R3 v Emonda v Supersix - what else to consider?

Thigh_burn

I'm getting a new bike. I recently had a bikefit and the bikes that were recommended to me after that were the Cervelo R3, the Emonda SL6 and the Supersix Evo Ultegra. I'm going to be taking all out for a test ride.

Of the lot, the Cervelo is the most expensive and highest spec - and the bike in my heart I'd love. But I can't ignore the fact the others are almost £1k cheaper and I know that all the bikes are far better than I as a rider deserve.

But what else should I be considering? I did look at the Canyon Ultimate CF SL and SLX 8.0, but I do have a real nervousness buying without riding first.

Any other recommendations gratefully received. Thanks

Drax32

Just bought the Trek Emonda SL6 Disk which I find very comfortable, I tried the Supersix Evo, Giant tcr and Defy but found the Trek was for me . Looked at Canyon but wasn't willing to take the risk without a test ride . My last bike was a carbon Synapse but find the Emonda is a better ride and disk brakes work well with good tire clearance, Hope this helps .

gary_sparrow

I’d go for the trek

https://youtu.be/0cW1Q-ROXlU

The cervelo is over priced . I’d sooner spend the money on a trip to the sun with the difference .

dstev55

I'm surprised you were recommended a Supersix Evo along with an R3 and an Emonda as the SS Evo is quite a bit more aggressive than the other two.

It wasn't a Guru bike fit by any chance was it?

Thigh_burn

dstev55 wrote:

I'm surprised you were recommended a Supersix Evo along with an R3 and an Emonda as the SS Evo is quite a bit more aggressive than the other two.

It wasn't a Guru bike fit by any chance was it?

No it wasn't, was a Retul fit.

I was also a bit surprised, but apart from anything I'm quite keen on trying it, just to get a feel for what the ride is like, I'm assuming Cervelo or Trek will win out.

@Drax & Gary, thanks for the tip and video. A very strong contender.

ETA: A bit odd in that video how the bike is the Editor's Choice, but the little sub title at the beginning notes 'In partnership with Trek'. In other words, Trek paid for the video? A charitable me would say that Cycling Weekly awarded them the Editors Choice awards first, then Trek paid.

gary_sparrow

That gunmetal trek is really nice in the flesh . The Cannondale will feel more aggressive for sure . Head tubes are shortish

The Spiderman

I looked at these plus the TCR last year. Heart said Cervelo but couldn’t justify an extra 1k.
In the end a brilliant deal on the Supersix sealed my decision but having now got some miles on it I am more than happy .
Surprisingly comfortable for a race bike, in some ways it feels more compliant than my older Giant Defy Advanced but with a zip that the Giant doesn’t have.

Drax32

The deciding factor for me was the Ultegra R8000 compact chainset , all the other bikes I looked at had a mid compact system. The bike shop swapped over the cassette to 11-34 Ultegra and rear mech to a medium .
I also think the new Shimano Ultegra R8000 chainset runs better than my old Cannondale FSA chainset .

sloppyschleckonds

Drax32 wrote:

The deciding factor for me was the Ultegra R8000 compact chainset , all the other bikes I looked at had a mid compact system. The bike shop swapped over the cassette to 11-34 Ultegra and rear mech to a medium .
I also think the new Shimano Ultegra R8000 chainset runs better than my old Cannondale FSA chainset .

Unless you live somewhere with ridiculous gradients a semi-compact with a 32 or 34 would be a good set up

Amazing what a new chain & cassette can do to the feel of a chainset