New race bike.....any thoughts?

AllezAllezAllez
AllezAllezAllez Posts: 207
edited July 2017 in Cyclocross
Hi All,

Just deciding between the following bikes.

I've narrowed it down to two models:

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/tcx-advanced-pro-2

or

http://www.paulmilnescycles.com/ridley-x-night-rival-1-disc-brake-carbon-cyclocross-bike---orange-4062-p.asp

Any thoughts?

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  • tgotb
    tgotb Posts: 4,714
    AllezAllezAllez wrote:
    Hi All,

    Just deciding between the following bikes.

    I've narrowed it down to two models:

    https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/tcx-advanced-pro-2

    or

    http://www.paulmilnescycles.com/ridley-x-night-rival-1-disc-brake-carbon-cyclocross-bike---orange-4062-p.asp

    Any thoughts?
    If you're spending that much money, you really want to be test-riding both.

    I know it's not answering your question, but (unless you already have a pit bike) you'll get more bang for your buck if you get 2 bikes for ~1k each.
    Pannier, 120rpm.
  • trek_dan
    trek_dan Posts: 1,366
    Nice bikes but a bit posh and over spec'd for racing. From experience I'd avoid 11 speed like the plague, stick with 9 or 10.
  • AllezAllezAllez
    AllezAllezAllez Posts: 207
    Any recommendations for lower priced race bikes?

    I'm currently on a Alloy Nocro Threshold which is very heavy so I was looking at a lighter carbon bike.

    I did think about Planet X, but I've had a couple of bad experiences with them in the past.

    I've thought about 2 cheaper bikes, but most weekends I'm at races by myself and I don't feel that comfortable leaving bikes in the pits.
  • trek_dan
    trek_dan Posts: 1,366
    How much does the Threshold weigh? Seems like a more than decent base to me, how about upgrading to tubs and a lighter drivetrain?
  • AllezAllezAllez
    AllezAllezAllez Posts: 207
    trek_dan wrote:
    How much does the Threshold weigh? Seems like a more than decent base to me, how about upgrading to tubs and a lighter drivetrain?

    Roughly 12kg. Which feels heavy on the shoulder.... :D

    Although, I could probably do with some upper body strength work!
  • VamP
    VamP Posts: 674
    I see Evans still have a few 54cm Crocketts in last year colours. This is a superb race ready bike. I'd get two of those if I was in your shoes.

    And spend the rest of the budget on some mud wheels.
  • imposter2.0
    imposter2.0 Posts: 12,028
    Canyon Inflite might be worth a look - if only because Canyon is offering major discount off the second bike if you buy two.
  • trek_dan
    trek_dan Posts: 1,366
    VamP wrote:
    I see Evans still have a few 54cm Crocketts in last year colours. This is a superb race ready bike. I'd get two of those if I was in your shoes.

    And spend the rest of the budget on some mud wheels.

    The canti version at £925 is superb value, got no need for it but almost tempted :)
  • AllezAllezAllez
    AllezAllezAllez Posts: 207
    Imposter wrote:
    Canyon Inflite might be worth a look - if only because Canyon is offering major discount off the second bike if you buy two.

    Just contacted Canyon and £400 off for 2 x Pro Race 8.
  • dBritain
    dBritain Posts: 37
    I've just picked up a Storck TIX comp from Vielo Sports for £1100 for the frame. Maybe worth looking at that? :
    http://www.vielosports.co.uk/sale/frame ... e-set-1099

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