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Advice on climbing bike 5k-6k

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  • May 8, 2014 at 3:29 pm #791179
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    tonyhogg

    I know what your saying about
    I know what your saying about cervelo’s, although they are closely linked to focus now I understand? My LBS can provide a bike fit, test ride, very helpful. I’m just concerned about getting this new 11sp setup initially because I had lots of issues with various BMC team machines I’ve tried. Not sure if it was the semi compact 52/36 after using compact. I’ve not heard much about the Focus Izalco Max in reviews only seen 2 and they weren’t saying much really.

    It’s got to be di2, I can’t put up with chain rub, self trimming, cable stretch etc, plus rapid constant multi shifting is really satisfying, and once that new garmin edge 1000 is plugged in! 🙂

    May 8, 2014 at 2:47 pm #791177
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    notfastenough

    Well in that case, go right
    Well in that case, go right ahead!!

    I think I see it as being that simple because it’s essentially the same approach as is necessary in my work – people think that I make lots of decisions, but in reality I just try to understand all the constraints really well and the solution kind of picks itself (albeit only to a certain extent). The problem, of course, and indeed the strength of a forum, is that unless you’ve tried every component going, you don’t necessarly know what your preferences are. If you’re spending that kind of cash though, do you have a relationship with the shop such that they will let you take out some of the higher end stuff for extended test rides?

    Now if I just hadn’t got married and had these pesky babies, I’d probably be buying the same kind of bikes…

    Where are you anyway? Did you see that thread on De Ver bikes? Strikes me that this kind of money could buy you anything you wanted at their prices.

    May 8, 2014 at 2:29 pm #791175
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    MKultra

    My “climbing” bike is a
    My “climbing” bike is a fixed.

    May 8, 2014 at 2:22 pm #791173
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    SamShaw

    My LBS stocks Parlee
    My LBS stocks Parlee http://www.velocity44.com/products.php?plid=m20b93s6p3819&tbv=PARLEE_Z5i_Road_Bikes_Road_Bikes_-_Drop_Handlebar and if I was spending that much on a bike, I’d seriously consider something quite niche. I’d also look at Cervélo’s (having a soft spot for them) but by they’re becoming more ubiquitous these days (probably due to the aforementioned LBS also being a stockist! 😀 ) The Focus is by all accounts absolutely stunning to ride.

    1. What’s on offer at your local shop.
    2. Can you get a proper bike fit there to determine if the bike will fit.
    3. Are you going to be happy with it long term.

    May 8, 2014 at 2:05 pm #791171
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    tonyhogg

    No offence taken but yes I’m
    No offence taken but yes I’m genuinely doing this, tried many different bikes recently, not impressed with 11sp or any mechanical setups after using ultegra 10sp di2 for a long time. It’s not as simple as your making out, I suppose I’d like to try buying a frame and choosing my own components but I’d never make my mind up!

    I’m not judging people who spend under £1,000 on a bike, there is plenty of choice for them, loads of different reviews, upgrade potential. Sorry but I’m just seeking some thoughts/opinions/advice on dura ace di2 11sp in particular. I know a few people who have bought a bike and are unhappy with it for various reasons, sizing etc, I’m just trying to make sure that’s not me.

    May 8, 2014 at 1:00 pm #791169
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    notfastenough

    Don’t take this the wrong
    Don’t take this the wrong way, but wasn’t it you that posted recently having gone from Ultregra Di2 to Dura-Ace mechanical, then bought Di2 again? And now you’re looking at this? Don’t misunderstand me, if you’ve got the cash, you spend it how you want and don’t let anyone tell you different (and what lovely things to spend it on! 😀 ), but are you geniunely doing this?

    I suppose the reason I ask is that while it’s entirely reasonable to see many “what bike for a grand?” threads, I’d expect someone who is in the market for something like this to understand their requirements and preferences to such a degree that the bike will pick them rather than the other way round. (e.g. My intended style of riding + required geometry + preferred materials/components etc, + nice paintjob = bike x).

    Apologies if I’ve mistaken you for someone else, or similarly, if I’ve been presumptious about your method of buying bikes.

    May 8, 2014 at 12:25 pm #791167
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    tonyhogg

    I wouldn’t buy a bike in a
    I wouldn’t buy a bike in a box again, already had my fingers burnt with the SRAM hydraulic brake fiasco, shame because it seems a fantastic bike, I thinks the focus is still slightly cheaper with di2 bought through a proper local shop, already had a test of the izalco with SRAM red 22 and its awesome

    May 8, 2014 at 11:31 am #791165
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    Charles_Hunter

    Canyon ultimate cf
    Canyon ultimate cf slx….

    http://road.cc/content/review/85070-canyon-ultimate-cf-slx-90-sl

    http://www.canyon.com/_en/roadbikes/series/ultimate-cf-slx.html

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