A "do it all" disc braked road bike
Discussion
Usget said:
Eddh said:
I have just bought a PX London Road, it seems great, came with 35mm tyres on it which are really comfortable and seem to roll well. I will be getting some knobblies to go on it too for taking it on footpaths and blue graded trail centres.
Try it on a red one! 
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I purchased a Canyon Aeroad a few years ago and delivery was spot on but it was in stock. Likewise there were already a few in the wild so had numerous reviews to enable me to make an informed decision. I really wish I hadn't seen your post as I find myself really drawn to it for use as a winter bike. Had it had a decent lead time I'd have ordered one but by the time it arrives, the summer bike will be ready for an airing.
Looks like I will have to continue using my adapted MTB for poor weather duties but will keep my eyes open for some real world reviews. I can be quite impulsive though so expect a confirmation order before the end of the month
I purchased a Canyon Aeroad a few years ago and delivery was spot on but it was in stock. Likewise there were already a few in the wild so had numerous reviews to enable me to make an informed decision. I really wish I hadn't seen your post as I find myself really drawn to it for use as a winter bike. Had it had a decent lead time I'd have ordered one but by the time it arrives, the summer bike will be ready for an airing.
Looks like I will have to continue using my adapted MTB for poor weather duties but will keep my eyes open for some real world reviews. I can be quite impulsive though so expect a confirmation order before the end of the month
Edited by RLE on Friday 27th January 14:38
RLE said:
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I purchased a Canyon Aeroad a few years ago and delivery was spot on but it was in stock. Likewise there were already a few in the wild so had numerous reviews to enable me to make an informed decision. I really wish I hadn't seen your post as I find myself really drawn to it for use as a winter bike. Had it had a decent lead time I'd have ordered one but by the time it arrives, the summer bike will be ready for an airing.
Looks like I will have to continue using my adapted MTB for poor weather duties but will keep my eyes open for some real world reviews. I can be quite impulsive though so expect a confirmation order before the end of the month
In case you missed my other thread about what I ended up buying, which may tempt you...I purchased a Canyon Aeroad a few years ago and delivery was spot on but it was in stock. Likewise there were already a few in the wild so had numerous reviews to enable me to make an informed decision. I really wish I hadn't seen your post as I find myself really drawn to it for use as a winter bike. Had it had a decent lead time I'd have ordered one but by the time it arrives, the summer bike will be ready for an airing.
Looks like I will have to continue using my adapted MTB for poor weather duties but will keep my eyes open for some real world reviews. I can be quite impulsive though so expect a confirmation order before the end of the month
Edited by RLE on Friday 27th January 14:38
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RLE said:
Liking the look of the Canyon Endurace 7.0 posted earlier on the thread but delivery dates are over three months plus.
Specialised Diverge comes highly rated but appears to be marketed as a "Gravel" bike.
The endurance cf 8 all shows within stock. I was chatting with them today and was guaranteed 10 day delivery. They were adamant that there is no backlog at the moment and the endurance cf is all show as in stock. At 1799 I am seriously tempted.Specialised Diverge comes highly rated but appears to be marketed as a "Gravel" bike.
snobetter said:
In case you missed my other thread about what I ended up buying, which may tempt you...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
That looks really good value. Think I may go and try one for size if I can find a stockist locally. Be interested to hear your thoughts once you've had time to give it a run out.http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Dizeee - thanks for the heads up.
Just to add to this, I tried a Pinnacle Arkose 4 the other day, aluminium frame with Ultegra spec hydraulic brakes and the drivetrain all 105. Wheels could probably benefit from an upgrade but I was quite impressed. Obviously lighter than the CDF and got up to speed quicker too. Takes 40mm tyres and has a carbon fork. Evans RRP is £1450 which is a lot for its own brand, but the RS685 shifters are over £400 by themselves.
I have last years Arkose 4, it was an unused bike with a small scratch on the chain stay so was reduced to £950. Really happy with it, easy to set up the wheels tubeless with 40mm Schwalbe G Ones which roll pretty well on the road.
It's not light but then it's not that sort of bike and I can ride it pretty much anywhere without worrying about riding back roads that are literally covered in grit. On my last ride I encountered 3 seperate lots of hedge cutting which are almost guaranteed punctures on normal tyres but no problem with a tubeless setup.
It's not light but then it's not that sort of bike and I can ride it pretty much anywhere without worrying about riding back roads that are literally covered in grit. On my last ride I encountered 3 seperate lots of hedge cutting which are almost guaranteed punctures on normal tyres but no problem with a tubeless setup.
Bowman Pilgrim (£637) with some Hunt wheels (£370) and shimano components with some sensible component choices (Tiagra and 105 mix). Neil at bowman sometimes has ex display models for decent discounts also. This really is a do it all bike, used in TCR often for this very reason.
I built mine for £1800 with ultegra levers and everything else 105 and nothing from the parts bin, I reckon £1400 is doable.
I built mine for £1800 with ultegra levers and everything else 105 and nothing from the parts bin, I reckon £1400 is doable.
The only thing that puts me off the Arkose is that its an Evans own brand, and if I decide in a years time that the frame isnt much good, I'll get nothing back for it. At least the CDF frames have some value in them if I dont like it. Its probably cost effective to build myself as if I dont like the frame, I can strip it and keep everything else to bolt onto another (within reason).
The Pilgrim is a lovely bike, but looking at the comments on clearances, its not as generous as some of these other bikes. To be able to take 30-32mm with guards would be ideal.
The Pilgrim is a lovely bike, but looking at the comments on clearances, its not as generous as some of these other bikes. To be able to take 30-32mm with guards would be ideal.
Chicken Chaser said:
The only thing that puts me off the Arkose is that its an Evans own brand, and if I decide in a years time that the frame isnt much good, I'll get nothing back for it. At least the CDF frames have some value in them if I dont like it. Its probably cost effective to build myself as if I dont like the frame, I can strip it and keep everything else to bolt onto another (within reason).
That's a valid point. But you can turn the market's brand snobbery to your advantage if you buy secondhand. Then you're the one paying pocket money for the Arkose...
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