Undecided between these bikes

Tretze
Tretze Posts: 2
edited December 2017 in Road buying advice
Hi everyone.

Right now, my only bike is a MTB (MMR Kendo 10 27.5 2016, Shimano XT)
I want to buy a road bike.

I've narrowed the search to these bikes:


1) Cervélo R2 2017 (Shimano 105 5800)

carbon frame
head tube tapered
internal cable routing


2) Rose Xeon RS (Shimano Ultegra 8000 or Shimano 105 5800)

aluminum frame
head tube tapered
internal cable routing

3) Rose Pro SL (Shimano Ultegra 8000 or Shimano 105 5800)

aluminum frame
head tube tapered
internal cable routing


4) Bianchi Freccia Celeste (Campagnolo Potenza)

aluminum frame
head tube non tapered
external cable routing


5) MMR Miracle 2017 (Shimano Dura-Ace 9000)

carbon frame
head tube tapered
internal cable routing


All of them seem to be good bikes (based on reviews).
I don't mind about carbon vs aluminum.
I assume that external cable routing does not affect.


But what about the non tapered head tube? Is it really noticeable?
In theory, it gives the front of the bike more stiffness.
What do you think? Is it a deal breaker?


I love the looks of the Bianchi the most, but it is the only one with non tapered head tube.

Comments

  • yiannism
    yiannism Posts: 345
    Since you like Bianchis i will throw there the intenso. Great comfortable bike and on your budget.

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