Bike Choice @ £2,500

mike.b · 2013-06-24T20:13:04+01:00

I'm a new member here looking for some proper rider opinions for new bike choices. I'd appreciate feedback from a wide variety of riders on bikes within my budget because no amount of bike site reviews and manufacturer promo material can match real peoples experience. I ride a lot with groups at weekends (avg 40-60 miles) and a decent number of sportivs during the summer (usually 60-100 miles) over anything from flat to good climbing terrain. I also throw in the odd endurance event like the Mcr-to-London 250 in 24 a couple of weeks ago [which is a great ride if anyone fancies a challenge]. So - i'm looking for a new bike within £2,500 budget. General spec is pretty obvious - Full Carbon Frame/Forks, Ultegra Groupset. I've looked at the obvious like Trek 4.7, Specialized Tarmac Comp and a number of similar along with a few smaller names like Planet-X N2A and Starley (very local to me). Any advice, recommendations, horror stories would be appreciated! Many thanks in advance & sorry for the long post!

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June 24, 2013 at 8:13 pm #19190

mike.b

I’m a new member here looking for some proper rider opinions for new bike choices. I’d appreciate feedback from a wide variety of riders on bikes within my budget because no amount of bike site reviews and manufacturer promo material can match real peoples experience.

I ride a lot with groups at weekends (avg 40-60 miles) and a decent number of sportivs during the summer (usually 60-100 miles) over anything from flat to good climbing terrain. I also throw in the odd endurance event like the Mcr-to-London 250 in 24 a couple of weeks ago [which is a great ride if anyone fancies a challenge].

So – i’m looking for a new bike within £2,500 budget.
General spec is pretty obvious – Full Carbon Frame/Forks, Ultegra Groupset. I’ve looked at the obvious like Trek 4.7, Specialized Tarmac Comp and a number of similar along with a few smaller names like Planet-X N2A and Starley (very local to me).

Any advice, recommendations, horror stories would be appreciated!

Many thanks in advance & sorry for the long post!
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June 25, 2013 at 4:41 pm #744263
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Jamesgraemer

I can definitely recommend
I can definitely recommend the Giant TCR advanced. Fantastic handling and power transfer, a slightly more racey riding position than the Defy but still very comfortable on long rides IME. Climbs well, descends solidly and like a motorbike on the flat!

June 25, 2013 at 3:08 pm #744261
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MinardiM189

I’m a very happy Canyon owner
I’m a very happy Canyon owner too.

Canyon normally have a sale during the TdF when you can get an even better bargain. 🙂

June 25, 2013 at 1:56 pm #744259
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Raleigh

Cervelo S2?
Vo2 Pro:carbon.
Cervelo S2?

Vo2 Pro:carbon. Any colour you like.

PHIAN bikes can print literally any graphics you like as well; even photos.

June 25, 2013 at 10:44 am #744257
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Simon E

There is supposed to be a
There is supposed to be a recession but every week someone’s asking on here about buying a £2,000 bike. Nice to know it’s not all bad news.
🙂

IME there’s no substitute for visiting some shops and trying a few bikes. Suggestions:

Cannondale CAAD10
Focus Izalco
Giant Defy

but there are lots more. The road.cc bike reviews are at http://road.cc/review-archive?tid=35 and they do seem to be ‘real world’ reviews, not recycled press releases.

My choice: Giant Defy Advanced/Composite. If you go for the cheaper Composite model you would have money spare to spend some on some nice wheels, which is invariably where the most noticeable upgrade can be made.

June 25, 2013 at 9:18 am #744255
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arfa

I originally rode a roubaix
I originally rode a roubaix elite but after I got taken out by a car that didn’t believe in giving way to bikes on a roundabout my frame got written off and replaced with the comp frame. In effect I have a shim 105 equipped roubaix comp frame. I am very happy with the 105 set up and the frame is very comfortable over distance (took me from london to paris in 2 days with no discomfort). It isn’t the fastest geometry out there but it is a pleasure to spend hours in the saddle.

June 25, 2013 at 8:23 am #744253
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Ashleyhoaken

Hi. Mike.b
Been in the same
Hi. Mike.b

Been in the same boat before For around the 2.5k at road bikes .
It rally relies on what you feel like for your needs. Some people go for stiffness and comfort over aero and lightness. Try a couple and feel what suites you and not other peoples chooses.

Some I would chose

BMC roadracer SL01
Eddy Merck emx-1
Merida ride carbon 95
Pinarello fp2
Pinarello Rokh
specialized roubaix
Storck Scenero
Trek mandone 4.5 and 4.7
Willier izoard

Feedback on all bike can be asked for.

Currently due the tour of French, the pro bike equipment has I have seen has gone up. Wait until slightly later in the tour sires when prices could come down also wait until the shop is at the end of the finance month before buying

June 24, 2013 at 10:05 pm #744251
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mike.b

Thanks Chiv.
Thanks Chiv.

June 24, 2013 at 9:32 pm #744249
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chiv30

mike.b wrote:chiv30
mike.b wrote:
chiv30 wrote:
Have you looked at canyon?
Their cf range of bikes are good (great) vfm and I’ll be honest I love my cf8 light stiff and still amazingly comfortable .

:D

2 votes for Canyon WOW – not looked at them but I will spend some time browsing. Did you get direct from Canyon in the UK? I guess they will tweak bits if necessary?

I bought directly from canyon , Germany , their customer service is fantastic and if I recall you can mail them with your order number to tweak things like longer stem/ different ratio cassette .

Don’t dismiss their AL range either as a mate has one and swears it’s as good as any carbon bike he has ridden again stiff and comfortable.

June 24, 2013 at 9:22 pm #744247
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mike.b

chiv30 wrote:Have you looked
chiv30 wrote:
Have you looked at canyon?
Their cf range of bikes are good (great) vfm and I’ll be honest I love my cf8 light stiff and still amazingly comfortable .

:D

2 votes for Canyon WOW – not looked at them but I will spend some time browsing. Did you get direct from Canyon in the UK? I guess they will tweak bits if necessary?

June 24, 2013 at 9:14 pm #744245
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mike.b

arfa wrote:A very happy
arfa wrote:
A very happy specialized roubaix rider here. Very comfortable for longer rides on not so great surfaces. OK. it is not the fastest on a sprint but if you are looking at longer rides as your focus, take a look.

Which Roubaix do you ride? The new Comp does have all the specs!

June 24, 2013 at 9:13 pm #744243
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mike.b

jaltham – Nice idea…and if
jaltham – Nice idea…and if I drop the Di2 i’m in budget.

thanks

June 24, 2013 at 9:10 pm #744241
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chiv30

Have you looked at
Have you looked at canyon?
Their cf range of bikes are good (great) vfm and I’ll be honest I love my cf8 light stiff and still amazingly comfortable .

😀

June 24, 2013 at 9:08 pm #744239
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bashthebox

Canyon canyon canyon canyon
Canyon canyon canyon canyon canyon

June 24, 2013 at 8:38 pm #744237
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arfa

A very happy specialized
A very happy specialized roubaix rider here. Very comfortable for longer rides on not so great surfaces. OK. it is not the fastest on a sprint but if you are looking at longer rides as your focus, take a look.

June 24, 2013 at 8:29 pm #744235
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Jaltham

A little over budget at
A little over budget at £2,699.99 is the Boardman AiR 9.0s – Di2, Aerodynamic and British designed, what more could you want?!
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