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Upgrading - Sub £900 bikes

by Ogg
Mon, Jul 16, 2012 14:26
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I'm looking to upgrade my 2004 Trek 1200 and have so far come across:

2012 Trek 2.1 - discounted to £900 from my LBS
2011 Cannondale CAAD 8 105 - £815
2012 Focus Variado 2.0 - £694

I'd probably cope with Tiagra (thats what's on my current bike) but most of the Tiagra spec bikes don't seem much cheaper.

Main reasons for upgrade are: existing bike is a 58cm and is a bit too long for me (TT is 575mm and I have to slide the saddle all the way forward) and everything on it is getting a bit shabby. (it was bought SH off Ebay in 2008)

If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.

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Ogg | 11 years ago
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Rose looks good, Canyon do a Roadlite for £799 http://www.canyon.com/_uk/roadbikes/bike.html?b=2502 ,
Ribbles go from £840 upwards with 105

Planet-X start at £999 (also seem to have very different geometry - long TT short seat tube?)

I've been trawling ebay for a few weeks now with no success - guess I'll have to bite the bullet and buy a new one!

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bashthebox | 11 years ago
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Planet-X are good value too. Canyon - do they do anything in that price range?

Anyhoo, unless it's on ride-2-work, I'd suggest going second hand. You'll get a carbon frame and Ultegra or better for that money.

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Raleigh | 11 years ago
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Ribble obvs.

Also, Apex anyday over Tiagra

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FatCycleRider | 11 years ago
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Take a look at the Rose Pro 2000

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/rose-pro-2000-compact/aid:557772

Great bike and has full 105 unlike the Trek and Cannondale.

It's also fully customisable. Every component including it's size/width/length can be chosen so the bike fits you perfectly.

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