Aero bike recommendations
es_vee
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Hello
I'm looking to buy my new 'forever bike' sometime either in the end of season sales (though given extraordinary demand this year don't know whether there will be anything left to discount) or early next year.
I'm looking for an aero bike that I can use for triathlon as well as general road riding, both casually and in sportives etc. My budget is ~£5k and my criteria are:
- Disc brakes
- Clearance for 28mm tyres
- Electronic shifting (not fussed by whether Shimano/Sram)
- Ideally the ability to customise the crankset/cassette prior to purchase (want gearing appropriate to the fact I'm no featherweight and live in very hilly area), though obviously I can just buy a new cassette later
- Not too heavy (although accepting that an aero disc bike at this price point isn't going to be sub 7 kilo)
- One piece handlebar/stem (more of a nice to have, I just like the aesthetics).
My current favourites are the Scott Foil 10 or the Canyon Aerorad Aeroad CF SL Disc 8.0 ETAP.
However I'd be grateful for any other suggestions as I feel like there has to be other options out there, although I've not found any as yet.
Thanks
I'm looking to buy my new 'forever bike' sometime either in the end of season sales (though given extraordinary demand this year don't know whether there will be anything left to discount) or early next year.
I'm looking for an aero bike that I can use for triathlon as well as general road riding, both casually and in sportives etc. My budget is ~£5k and my criteria are:
- Disc brakes
- Clearance for 28mm tyres
- Electronic shifting (not fussed by whether Shimano/Sram)
- Ideally the ability to customise the crankset/cassette prior to purchase (want gearing appropriate to the fact I'm no featherweight and live in very hilly area), though obviously I can just buy a new cassette later
- Not too heavy (although accepting that an aero disc bike at this price point isn't going to be sub 7 kilo)
- One piece handlebar/stem (more of a nice to have, I just like the aesthetics).
My current favourites are the Scott Foil 10 or the Canyon Aerorad Aeroad CF SL Disc 8.0 ETAP.
However I'd be grateful for any other suggestions as I feel like there has to be other options out there, although I've not found any as yet.
Thanks
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Loads of options.
Keep an eye out for a specialized venge - may be discounted since the new tarmac was launched and the venge becoming frame only for time being.
New canyon aeroad will be coming soon (unless canyon want to wind up those on weight weenies a bit longer).
Also consider the Basso Diamante SV Reflection which looks stunning
https://www.bassobikes.com/shop-en/bikes/road/diamante-sv-rim-reflection.html
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That is nice...although I'm not sure about a white bike...ticks a lot of boxes though.0
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https://www.orrobikes.com/shop/speed-bikes/venturi/52
Orro Venturi?
A bit over budget, but the 2021 Cervelo s-series looks very smart...
https://www.northernride.com/Cervelo-S-Disc-Ultegra-Di2-Purple-Chameleon-p/cervelo-s-disc-ult-di2-purp.htm
As above, probably worth hanging on to see what you make of the new Aeroad though.0 -
That's really helpful thanks, Orro not a brand I'd heard of but that di2 Venturi ticks a lot of boxes at a very competitive price point. Yeah I mean Aerorad will definitely be a contender, I would probably rather order from a bike shop or UK supplier all other things being equal though.0
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To be fair, 5 grand for a new U.K supplied aero bike, with electronic Groupset and the integrated cockpit you want is a big ask. You may have to compromise, especially at the moment. The Bianchi XR3 disc with Di2 Ultegra could be had for a couple of hundred quid over budget, but doesn’t have the integrated cockpit.0
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https://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/bikes/road-bikes/2020-scott-addict-rc-15-road-bike-in-grey__35851 if you can find stock?0
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You'll be able to get a mechanical systemsix for that (I think)0
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Just becareful with those integrated aero cockpits, it is PITA to put aerobars on it.
On my “non-aero” bike, I can place any aero bar I want on it basically.0 -
Most people I know who've bought 'forever' bikes rarely keep them longer than a few years...1
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Scott Foil for the win.Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
Scott CR1 SL 12
Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
Scott Foil 180
