deciding between 5k bikes
shalant
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hi all. i'm enjoying nerding out on my impending bike purchase. my local shop fitted me (for a substantial fee) to a boutique brand bike that's about 5k, with ultegra discs and ksyrium elite UST wheels. for the same price i could get a specialized tarmac with the same plus carbon wheels. the fit said i'm pretty flexible so i could ride pretty much anything. i suppose the question is what's worth another k, help with every detail at the best shop in town, or carbon wheels and less good help from a less boutiquey shop?
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What do you ride now ? Are you in the UK ? 5 grand for ultegra sounds very pricey. And carbon wheels - lightweight or aero ?0
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how much did they charge you?
what makes them so boutique?
are they actually any good?Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
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what shop was it?Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
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@OP get a Tarmac with ultegra, lots of great deals.
They’re a serious peace of kit, backed up with a good dealer network and spend the rest on some great cycling holidays which will improve your fitness and provide some stunning memories.
All in my humble opinion of course;-)“Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realize fishing is stupid and boring”
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lots of lovely bassos available at that price......Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
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Is it your "Forever bike"?
If so you might want to consider a titanium frame. Some options here:https://road.cc/content/feature/213004-terrific-titanium-12-loveliest-titanium-road-bikes-weve-ridden
I ride a Van Nicholas and it's a lovely bike.
SteveHead Hands Heart Lungs Legs0 -
System Six Dura Ace or the Tarmac.0
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SloppySchleckonds wrote:Matthewfalle wrote:what shop was it?
Halfords
Carrera SL-R then.
much underrated bike made by the same guys who make the S-Works Tarmac frame using the same materials.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
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Was looking for this carrera but halfords didn't have it in?
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Moonbiker wrote:Was looking for this carrera but halfords didn't have it in?
they have two in the Bikehut in Gosport - stealth black and a really sweet burnt orange.
#don'tfollowtheclubbiePostby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
I've got a Basso Astra lovely bike and different to everything else on the road.0
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They are still trying to get the stem on upside down.Moonbiker wrote:Was looking for this carrera but halfords didn't have it in?0 -
darkhairedlord wrote:
They are still trying to get the stem on upside down.Moonbiker wrote:Was looking for this carrera but halfords didn't have it in?
no they aren't. they are fine.
some clubbie is still trying to match his awful club kit to it.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
buddy_wr11 wrote:I've got a Basso Astra lovely bike and different to everything else on the road.
if you can't get a Carrera then this.
Everything else is booooooring
Buy a Basso.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
You can get the SL5 Tarmac Dura Ace for £2300!0
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BMXboy10 wrote:You can get the SL5 Tarmac Dura Ace for £2300!
but its boring and bland.
carrera
bassoPostby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
No it’s not. I have an SL4 Comp and it’s a great bike to ride. The paint scheme on the current crop of Tarmacs also add a bit of bling. Cosmic black is really nice in the flesh.0
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the two boutique brands i was fitted to were an orbea orca and parlee altum. i am constantly tempted by big-name discounts, internet brands, and going for extreme value. plus i have young kids so a bit of idle computer time. i rented a tarmac sl6 and luuuuuuuved it. honestly enjoying the back and forth. thanks!0
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Orbea is hardly a boutique brand, they give them to Spanish second division teams.0
