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£1500 to £1800, what to buy?

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  • February 28, 2017 at 10:53 pm #26834
    Gazsim

    I’m currently in the market for a new stead having had my current Specialized Sectuer since 2013 albeit the only original part now is the frame!! I’m certainly looking for something more Endurance based, most definitely with hydraulic discs and a minimum 105 groupset. I’m not convinced on what frame material to aim for but my riding mainly consists of about 100 mile a week during most of the year on varied terrain with a fair amount of hills locally. I’m not the best climber so an 11-32 cassette would also be an advantage. I’ve looked at online options like Canyon, Rose etc. but I’m not convinced on the potential delays, being unable to ride first and then the after care. Also looked at options from Giant, Cube, Trek Cannondale but struggling to make any decisions!! Any help appreciated. 

     

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  • March 13, 2017 at 1:43 pm #888059
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    Gazsim

    Thanks for all your comments

    Thanks for all your comments so far, obviously too much to choose from so this may take sometime! 

    March 12, 2017 at 9:10 pm #888057
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    John_S

    Oh, and another one to

    Oh, and another one to mention if you budget stretched just a little bit further is going for the titanium option.

     

    http://www.spacycles.co.uk/m1b0s21p3553/SPA-CYCLES-Elan-(105-11-Speed-Hydraulic)

     

    If you wanted to read more about this bike I read a good review of it in a recent edition of Cycling Plus.

     

    John

     

    March 12, 2017 at 8:57 pm #888055
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    John_S

    Hi Gazsim,

    Hi Gazsim,

     

    One to consider, and especially if you can find a discount (the 2017 model is a lot more money at £3,500), is the 2016 Kona Roadhouse.

     

    You mention that you want endurance based geometry and an 11-32 cassette so I think that this bike would tick a lot of your boxes.

     

    http://road.cc/content/tech-news/176979-just-kona-roadhouse-£1699-reynolds-853-disc-equipped-bike-arrives-testing

     

    http://road.cc/content/review/182237-kona-roadhouse

     

    http://2016.konaworld.com/roadhouse.cfm

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltLN1bOXS10

     

    You might also find something that you like in The Light Blue range:-

    http://www.thelightblue.co.uk/Sport/complete-bikes

     

    Or at the very top end (or maybe even just above it) is the Fairlight Strael which looks very nice.

     

    http://road.cc/content/tech-news/213228-video-just-fairlight-cycles-strael-disc-equipped-steel-all-season-road-bike

     

    Good luck with your search and finsing the right bike for you.

    John

     

     

     

    March 12, 2017 at 6:33 am #888053
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    drewesq

    How could you not consider

    How could you not consider the CAAD 12 with 105 and hydro disc brakes??

    What a fantastic looking bike in that black with blue stripes!

    That is what I would buy with your budget, just my 2p 🙂

    March 2, 2017 at 9:48 pm #888051
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    Gazsim

    Thanks for all your comments.

    Thanks for all your comments.

    Must admit I’m still leaning to my original gut choice now which was the Canyon Endurance AL 7.0 Disc! Great looking bike and obviously good value with the Ultegra group set so might be worth the punt without riding first. Giant Defy Advanced is up there and the Cube and Ribble…….

    March 2, 2017 at 10:32 am #888049
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    Ogi

    The only advice I’d give you

    The only advice I’d give you is to look for reduced 2016 models, as you might be able to get Ultegra bike for the money.

    March 1, 2017 at 9:55 pm #888047
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    StuJ

    I’ve taken a measured punt

    I’ve taken a measured punt and ordered a Canyon Endurace AL Disc 7.0 – due early April.

    https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/road/endurace/endurace-al-disc-7-0.html

    Alu frame, ultegra group, ultegra-level hydraulic discs, 12mm thru-axles, 28mm tyres, 50-34 / 11-32.  I’m commuting 100-120miles a week at the moment with occasional long weekend rides, so it ticked all the boxes.  It really depends on your needs, but I struggled to find anything else disc equipped with a sensible modern spec and no big compromises.

    March 1, 2017 at 8:36 pm #888045
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    drosco

    Bike of the year, Boardman
    Bike of the year, Boardman SLR.

    March 1, 2017 at 8:28 pm #888043
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    Nat Jas Moe

    How about a Ridley Fenix 105

    How about a Ridley Fenix C60 has Shimano 105

    March 1, 2017 at 7:35 pm #888041
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    Johnnyvee

    Test ride as many as you can

    Test ride as many as you can then check out places like bikesales.org.uk Pauls cycles and the usual suspects to find the best deal though many local bike shops will have some good deals on 2016 models depending what size you are.  Buy the one that gives you the biggest grin and can afford – you’ll ride it way more than one you are not so sure about. 

     

    March 1, 2017 at 1:44 pm #888039
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    Penny_Lane_Cyclist

    I bought a Canyon Endurace CF
    I bought a Canyon Endurace CF 9.0 Disc last month. Really nice and comfortable. Bought it on Thursday eve, arrived the next Wednesday. My experience of Canyon has only been positive.

    March 1, 2017 at 12:45 pm #888037
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    Al__S

    A Ribble of some sort. Yes,

    A Ribble of some sort. Yes, online, but they do do some aftercare stuff quite well, and you pick the exact bits you want (within your budget)

    March 1, 2017 at 12:26 pm #888035
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    pockstone

    Hi Woldsman,  I’ve just

    Hi ,  I’ve just bought a Cube Attain, which you’ve no doubt looked at as it seems to fit most of your criteria. GTC carbon pro disc is about 1700 quid in 2017 livery, but Rutland have the 2016 56cm and(maybe) 58cm at £999.99 and as far as I can tell the only difference is the paint job. If you want to spend up to budget the 2016 GTC SL has lighter wheels and full ultegra (and is a bit less garish) but is hard to find at such a good discount.

    I’d love to tell you that it rides like a dream, but the pedals only arrived last night and I’ve not had chance to take it for a spin. Review available on ‘another cycling website’.  

    Good luck.

    February 28, 2017 at 11:25 pm #888033
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    Woldsman

    Giant Defy Advanced 2 2017?

    Giant Defy Advanced 2 2017?

    https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/defy-advanced-2

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