[Cyclist]

So this is not a best bike for a £1000 post, but a best (IYHO) £1000 frame set. I am happy to go + 50% but will try and stick to the grand if possible.

So far I have looked at every thing from Colnago to Raliegh.

My personal faves so far are:

Starley & kinesis Aithein, also the ribble aero frame has caught my eye, and for no other reason than I like the look.

Not interested in far sports china etc, and I have searched ebay for weeks… But 4 year old colnagos are going for the nearly new price on the odd occasions, which I find ridiculous.
So if anyone has had any good experiences with buying a brands frame set let me know.

I weigh 77kg, I like to ride my bike as fast as I can, and also just pootle in the sunshine without the numbers. I love hills so lightness is a factor.

Any and all objective comments welcome.

Thanks.

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[Cyclist]

Thanks for the suggestions,
Thanks for the suggestions, will take a look.

Yes, I am not adverse to going secondhand, as I have a couple of friends who got fantastic bikes/frame purchased from one summer wonders who moved on to the next big thing.

For some reason canyon don’t push any buttons for me, my logic says they are a great bit of kit but my monkey doesn’t find them sexy.

[Manchestercyclist]

Kinesis gran fondo, and
Kinesis gran fondo, and excellent do it all bike.
It’s light, has mudguard and rack fittings.

It’s fast and comfortable too + you can build it up with all your favorite parts

[60kg lean keen climbing machine]

Cinelli make some nice
Cinelli make some nice framesets – Experience £450 ish Aloy – Saette Radical plus £1230 ish Carbon – Strato Wired £1800 ish Carbon (sub kilo frame++) All Columbus tube sets – monocoque ect

[surly_by_name]

Aeroroad CF frameset on
Aeroroad CF frameset on £1,143.75 (bit over yoru budget but not much) but that appears to be sold out as well.

[surly_by_name]

Canyon (yes, inevitably)
Canyon (yes, inevitably) ultimate CF SL for £989. Now sold out, apparently.

[bashthebox]

You’re looking second hand as
You’re looking second hand as well as new?
I reckon I’d look at Canyon SLX or BMC team Machine, for no other reason than I like their aesthetics the most.

[pirnie]

Wilier GTR? I have the older
Wilier GTR? I have the older GT and if the new frame is anything like it, it’s a great frame for the money

[therevokid]

Kinesis Gran Fondo ??
Kinesis Gran Fondo ??

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