New bike

rogerv78

Ok so I'm thinking of investing in a new bike next year as a bit of a 40th birthday prezzie, at present I ride a 2014 cube pelaton race and its been a great bike with 105 groupset, I have changed the wheels to some 40mm carbon reynold assaults which I love so will transfer them to the new bike.

It needs to be an endurance/sportive style bike as I mainly ride sportives or weekend rides with mates.

Ideally I'd like a carbon frame and full ultegra groupset and ideally with an 11-32 cassette as that is what I like to ride. Non disc brakes as my reynolds are not disc brake wheels.

Budget is around £2-2500.

I look forward to seeing your recommendations and advice.

Thanks in advance.

cougie

There's loads of choice. I'd just look myself. You know what you like.

dj58

The new Cannondale Synapse should be on your list I would have thought. There is only one non-disc brake model though, and that is Shimano 105.

rollemynot

Swap out the rear cassette and mech... and this would be my dream bike

https://www.slanecycles.com/bianchi-inf ... iSEALw_wcB

davesnothere

Rollemynot wrote:

Swap out the rear cassette and mech... and this would be my dream bike

https://www.slanecycles.com/bianchi-inf ... iSEALw_wcB

Approved by NASA no less

Traditional passive damping of the frame using superficial rubber inserts and isolators are only marginally effective compared to the integrated carbon Countervail system developed by Bianchi and proven in the extreme conditions of NASA aerospace operations.

ryan_w-2

Cervelo R3: https://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Cerve ... -2017/82LP

A race bike as comfy as a hybrid...

svetty

rogerv78 wrote:

...It needs to be an endurance/sportive style bike as I mainly ride sportives or weekend rides with mates.....

I get what you are saying but these terms are more marketing than anything and you may risk limiting your choices and excluding many suitable options. Any bike that fits you would be ideal.

I ride an SS Evo and do 100+ mile all day rides and multi-day trips without issues - and you get the benefit of the sharper handling. I'm not saying this would be right for you but would suggest you don't limit your choices unnecessarily.

kingrollo

Kuota do some very nice bikes at this price point if you want something a bit different.

Welshjim22

Giant bikes on sale at Giant stores 20% off.

The_Wicker_Man

DJ58 wrote:

The new Cannondale Synapse should be on your list I would have thought. There is only one non-disc brake model though, and that is Shimano 105.

There's also a Ultegra rim brake model too

trivial_poursuivant

You can do a lot worse than a Bianchi Infinito cv. Good news is the wheels they ship them with are pretty rubbish so it's the one thing that needs replacement. 2016 models can be found for about 2500 only difference is the paintwork.

Seb K

Cervelo sucks but then Ryan rides one so it makes sense .

rando

Seb K wrote:

Cervelo sucks but then Ryan rides one so it makes sense .

What's wrong with Cervelo ?

ryan_w-2

rando wrote:

Seb K wrote:

Cervelo sucks but then Ryan rides one so it makes sense .

What's wrong with Cervelo ?

Guys a d!ck mate, don't fret.

01samuelr

I've just got a new 2017 cannondale supersix evo for £1250. Its "only" 105 but I can't tell the difference between 105 and the ultegra on my old bike. Its quick and nimble. I prefer it to my 2016 trek domane. It feels just as comfortable but feels quicker.
This gives you £1250 to upgrade the wheels, get new kit or go away on holiday.
After getting the ss evo. Im struggling to see where the extra £1000 went on the trek.

proylance

I always say buy the best frame you can afford, as then when you want to upgrade it's the wheels and group set, not the whole bike as you then fancy a better frame (I learnt the hard way a couple of times).

trivial_poursuivant

proylance wrote:

I always say buy the best frame you can afford, as then when you want to upgrade it's the wheels and group set, not the whole bike as you then fancy a better frame (I learnt the hard a couple of times).

+1

rogerv78

Svetty wrote:

rogerv78 wrote:

...It needs to be an endurance/sportive style bike as I mainly ride sportives or weekend rides with mates.....

I get what you are saying but these terms are more marketing than anything and you may risk limiting your choices and excluding many suitable options. Any bike that fits you would be ideal.

I ride an SS Evo and do 100+ mile all day rides and multi-day trips without issues - and you get the benefit of the sharper handling. I'm not saying this would be right for you but would suggest you don't limit your choices unnecessarily.

This is interesting as I was always under the assumption that bikes were set up differently for different disciplines?

Will widen my search, thanks for the info !

trivial_poursuivant

rogerv78 wrote:

Svetty wrote:

rogerv78 wrote:

...It needs to be an endurance/sportive style bike as I mainly ride sportives or weekend rides with mates.....

I get what you are saying but these terms are more marketing than anything and you may risk limiting your choices and excluding many suitable options. Any bike that fits you would be ideal.

I ride an SS Evo and do 100+ mile all day rides and multi-day trips without issues - and you get the benefit of the sharper handling. I'm not saying this would be right for you but would suggest you don't limit your choices unnecessarily.

This is interesting as I was always under the assumption that bikes were set up differently for different disciplines?

Will widen my search, thanks for the info !

Endurance frames are usually stacked higher at the front and offer more flex in the right places to improve comfort. You could get a very aggressively shaped frame low at the front and short wheelbase which may be nice and fast but is not going to be as comfortable to crunch mile after mile on. Some people with good flexibility can get away with riding anything for long periods. Some can't. So look for a bike which you feel suites your riding style.