Which bike (£1k)

decembers_spawn
decembers_spawn Posts: 3
edited May 2012 in Road buying advice
Hi all

I'm looking to get a road bike to do a 20mile commute to work once or twice a week, fitness training, and some triathlons on.

I'm looking at:

Ribble evo pro carbon with a 105 or Centaur groupset
Planet x carbon grand fondo with Sram rival
Planet x carbon rival with Sram rival

All come in at £999. Any opinions would be most appreciated.

Thanks :D

Comments

  • andy-64
    andy-64 Posts: 51
    just put it in the search for bikes under a grand, there was a review cycling + check it out
  • andyboyce
    andyboyce Posts: 156
    Specialised Allez.....wins all the reviews under £1k
  • taff..
    taff.. Posts: 81
    andyboyce wrote:
    Specialised Allez.....wins all the reviews under £1k


    appart from the ones that the Defy1 wins :lol:
  • decembers_spawn
    decembers_spawn Posts: 3
    I have an Allez at the moment, albeit the entry level one. I'm looking to make the step up to a better groupset, and a carbon frame would be nice
  • southdownswolf
    southdownswolf Posts: 1,525
    taff.. wrote:
    andyboyce wrote:
    Specialised Allez.....wins all the reviews under £1k


    appart from the ones that the Defy1 wins :lol:


    Or the Boardman Team.... :lol:
    http://www.stuartmole.co.uk/
  • alihisgreat
    alihisgreat Posts: 3,872
    southdownswolf wrote:
    taff.. wrote:
    andyboyce wrote:
    Specialised Allez.....wins all the reviews under £1k


    appart from the ones that the Defy1 wins :lol:


    Or the Boardman Team.... :lol:

    The Defy and Boardman Team aren't really comparably as the Defy is a slightly more relaxed bike, and the Boardman has a more aggressive frame and riding position.


    I've got a Defy 1 and its a joy to ride... and is ideal for a commuter as Giant make a rack for it, and full mudguards...If you're looking for a race focused bike, I'd look to the Boardman though.. or maybe something like a Canyon roadlite or Rose Pro-2000.

    Out of your suggestions, I'd choose the Planet X over the ribble.
  • scazzer
    scazzer Posts: 254
    Have a look at Dolan site,

    Dolan Mythos starting from £813 and Hercules SE from £913 full carbon and niiiiiice looking bikes :wink:
  • mjw123
    mjw123 Posts: 61
    I'm looking at spending £1K and for that price the excellent ribble sportive bianco gets you a good carbon frame and reasonable components.

    That's where my money is heading.

    I believe it to be the next bike level up from the Allez
  • rocco284
    rocco284 Posts: 34
    What about Cannondale Caad 8 105? or tiagra version to keep it under £1000.

    what are peoples thoughts on the Caad 8?

    Sorry for hijacking the post, but its a similar question so didn't wanna start a new one!!

    cheers!
  • vectra0
    vectra0 Posts: 128
    Ribble- 105...
    always a winner!
  • singleton
    singleton Posts: 2,511
    rocco284 wrote:
    What about Cannondale Caad 8 105?

    What about a caad 10 105? Do some surfing guys - there are bargains out there.

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