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  • March 3, 2018 at 10:58 am #28200
    Psycheonabike

    Hi all, first post in here!

     

    I’ve signed up for a charity bike ride in France later this year. 600m over 6 days. It’s designed to be achievable for the average regular cyclist. I’m looking to buy another bike to take. I’ve a budget of around £12-14k. Been looking at the Scott Speedster Gravel 20 Disc as I’ll be using it as my main bike when I return. I’m 6′ and around 14.5st 

    ….what do you think? Will the Scott cut it? 

    Thanks, 

    Tony 

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  • March 5, 2018 at 9:40 am #913829
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    SteveAustin

    buy the bike you want for

    buy the bike you want for after the event. any bike you mentioned will be fine for the event, but i would buy it  and train on it in readiness, to check bars saddle tyres etc are right, and iron out any faulty/unreliable parts

    are you sure its 100mile a day? big difference between 100mile and 100km over 6 days, and training for that imho

    gl

    March 5, 2018 at 1:20 am #913827
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    alansmurphy

    I have a Cannondale Synapse
    I have a Cannondale Synapse carbon 105 with rim brakes and it stops on a six pence. And I’m not in the “I hat discs” camp as my GT Grade wet bike has hydro discs and Specialized commuter has cable discs.

    I do enjoy the modulation in the discs, the more expensive ones being even better. On the other hand, if I want to stop on the Cannondale I can stop. Brakes set up well can usually send you over the bars so all work 😉

    There’s a few things that should govern your choice with budget being one, do you have all the kit you need (computer etc.). Any chance of upgrades to wheels etc. After that, ride them, the feel is a big thing. Also, at some point your heart will kick in over the head!

    March 4, 2018 at 3:19 pm #913825
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    hawkinspeter

    I’ve got an older Synapse

    I’ve got an older Synapse (aluminium) and they are very good bikes. They’re considered to be a more relaxed geometry for doing long distances comfortably, but they’re at the more racy end of that market if that makes sense. Basically they’re quick and comfortable.

    My one is a caliper version and that’s probably the biggest drawback with it as I have no confidence in riding it in the wet. I think the newest models have disc brakes which I now consider essential for wet riding.

    March 4, 2018 at 3:14 pm #913823
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    Psycheonabike

    Thanks…anyone comment on

    Thanks…anyone comment on the Cannondale?

    March 4, 2018 at 12:57 pm #913821
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    The _Kaner

    I’ve a 2016 Defy Advanced 2E
    I’ve a 2016 Defy Advanced 2E (euro routed brakes). Takes 28s and still fits fenders/mudguards. It’s mech disk brakes. 50/34 and 11-32 105 5800. 8.5kg and comfortable on crappy Irish country roads. Can’t say anything about the Scott as I’ve no experience.
    If it had hydraulic brakes it’d be near enough perfect.

    March 4, 2018 at 10:35 am #913819
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    Stratman

    I’ve been happy with my Defy

    I’ve been happy with my Defy Advanced, I’ve done London Paris and a couple of the Yorkshire TdF stages on it.  Not sure how wide the tyres go on the new ones though.

    March 4, 2018 at 10:03 am #913817
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    Psycheonabike

    So, currently flirting with
    So, currently flirting with either…..Cannondale Synapse (not sure my budget covers that though) Giant Defy Advanced 3 and the Scott Speedster Gravel 20.

    If I could do a Poll I would

    As ever all thoughts and advice welcomed. Thanks to all who have replied up to now!!

    Tony

    March 4, 2018 at 9:37 am #913815
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    hawkinspeter

    Psycheonabike wrote:

    Psycheonabike wrote:
    Is a carbon frame a must?

    Your choice of tyre size will make more difference than the frame material, so go with whatever frame meets your other criteria.

    Aluminium frames are relatively cheap and light, so they’d be a good choice. They are sometimes considered to be a “harsh” ride, but the trick is to allow your tyres to absorb vibration by not having them at too high a pressure e.g. 100PSI will probably make your tyres rock hard and you’ll notice all the road imperfections.

    The Scott Speedster looks ideal. The G One tyres are generally highly regarded and are good for smooth roads or bumpy tracks.

    March 4, 2018 at 9:35 am #913813
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    AfterPeak

    Having just moved on to a
    Having just moved on to a carbon frame I would say yes. This may annoy others but also tubeless wheels. They are a total must. I hardly feel anything through the cockpit now and I am only running 25mm (wide section) tyres.

    March 4, 2018 at 9:04 am #913811
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    Psycheonabike

    Is a carbon frame a must?
    Is a carbon frame a must?

    March 4, 2018 at 7:37 am #913809
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    CXR94Di2

    My in law has just bought a

    My in law has just bought a Specialized Roubaiux with specced gears of 50/34 11-34 cass using long cage Shimano 8000 series rear derailleur.  Very nice bike with suspension in the headstock.  

     

    My comments would be, frame that can take 35mm tyres, hydraulic brakes 11-32 cass and high stack number to make it a comfortable ride.  

    March 3, 2018 at 10:39 pm #913807
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    Beecho

    Worth keeping an eye on Evans

    Worth keeping an eye on Evans’ ex-demo bikes. Often has a proper bargain or two.

    March 3, 2018 at 9:39 pm #913805
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    fenix

    Look up Paris Roubaix on
    Look up Paris Roubaix on YouTube. Road bikes can take a lot of abuse.

    Your budget will be absolutely fine – go for decent wheels that will take wider tyres – more air in the tyre makes for a comfier ride.

    I’d say any bike over about 500 would be able to cope though.

    March 3, 2018 at 9:14 pm #913803
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    Psycheonabike

    Doh!!! Wish I had that type
    Doh!!! Wish I had that type of dosh! I missed the decimal point out.

    Thanks for the replies…

    I live in Somerset and often clock up the miles on The Levels were the roads aren’t always smooth. I gather a normal road bike wouldn’t hack those types of more rough roads?

    March 3, 2018 at 4:47 pm #913801
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    StraelGuy

    Assuming it isn’t a typo,

    Assuming it isn’t a typo, have you considered a Pinarello Dogma F10 with Dura ace Di2 and Meilenstein wheels ?

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