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Between these 3 bikes

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  • April 21, 2014 at 5:04 pm #21218
    Parkrider

    Got a buyer for my current bike, which is the Fuji SL1 Pro, so I planned to make the jump to a another bike.

    I have cycled for over a year now and now I wanted to try a better frame as I come to learn about the geometry, design and materials of the bike. I love to climb hills and do century rides over the weekend. On working days, I just do high cadence ride at night. My long term future plan is to build a classic frame design, much like the Colnago Master but titanium materials for my second bike.

    Budget is a constraint for me, so I am only able pick among the 3 bikes below:

    1. Colnago AC-R
    – It follows the M10 frame geometry and design but it is not built in Italy and I am not sure if it does give a same feel as the M10. It has a nice groupset but terrible wheels. If I get this, I can look forward on upgrading the parts. Planned to swap the groupset for a Campagnolo Chorus too.

    2. Pinarello Razha
    – Always loved the shape of Pinarello’s bike. Used to hate it but now I am very curious and would really like to try their technology on the frame. Among these 3, it comes with the worst groupset. Planning to get a Shimano Ultegra 6800 on this bike.

    3. Canyon Ultimate AL 8.0
    – According to their stats, this bike weights only 7.45kg for an alu frame. I also like their design, simple and it also comes with the best groupset among the 3. I won’t be upgrading the Campagnolo Athena on this bike and the wheels are a-okay too. I am not sure on the re-sale value though.

    So among these 3, which is the best deal and bike? Really appreciate the opinions and advice! Thanks!

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  • April 21, 2014 at 8:38 pm #787517
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    Gkam84

    themartincox wrote:Really,

    themartincox wrote:
    Really, bike shops are refusing income because of where the bike was purchased? that’s akin to an independent garage refusing to work on ANY car!

    Not because of where they were bought, but because of the hassle getting certain parts from Germany.

    As for Wiggle going into servicing, the word going around, they will only be servicing certain brands that fit with their brands the currently stock 😉

    April 21, 2014 at 6:44 pm #787515
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    Anonymous

    I’ve had Canyon road bikes
    I’ve had Canyon road bikes for years, expertly serviced by my LBS, no problems as most parts that may need replacing are indeed widely available, so I would not base your choice solely on that aspect.

    April 21, 2014 at 6:43 pm #787513
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    themartincox

    Really, bike shops are
    Really, bike shops are refusing income because of where the bike was purchased? that’s akin to an independent garage refusing to work on ANY car!

    When the bigger firms (wiggles et al) are starting to look at servicing, why cut off your nose to spite your face?

    business suicide!

    To the OP, get your leg over on them if at all possible, thats undoubtedly the best way to find out.

    I’ve really enjoyed the Canyon when I had it last year, comfy and responsive for many century rides 🙂

    April 21, 2014 at 6:28 pm #787511
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    Gkam84

    Not the Canyon, think of the
    Not the Canyon, think of the “best deal” you need to think of servicing and parts in the future. After a couple of conversations lately about Canyon’s. Bike shops are shying away or flat out refusing to do anything on them.

    I’ve had a few servicing enquiries, I’m not very busy, but I am reluctant to take them. Lots of parts have to be bought straight from Canyon, like the bikes do, they come from Germany, but not in a speedy manner.

    I guess its a bit different on a road bike, because most things are replaceable with off the shelve parts, not like on their MTB’s

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