The £1500 what bike thread

[smifffymoto]

Following on from my Cube vs Giant thread.

Originally I was looking at a CdF 30,then looked at clearance bikes,hence the Cube vs Giant thread.Then liked the idea of a Kona Roadhouse 2016 not 2017 or a Bianchi Vigorelli.

Quite frankly I am going round in circles.I like steel but they seem expensive when compared to carbon and carbon is getting some very good discounts.

I am 6 foot,113kg,ride for pleasure and can be in the Pyrenees in 4 hours door to door.

If it was your cash what would you buy?

[Equilibrium25]

Like steel? How about last year's equilibrium disc 30, reduced from £1850 to £1240?

I'm 5'11 and actually had a 2015 Equilibrium in small, since replaced under warranty with a 2017 medium (both sizes work for me), so perhaps the medium advertised here would work for you.

https://www.biketart.com/bikes-c1/road-bikes-c35/g...

[R1gtr]

I got a 2016 Cannondale CAAD12 Ultegra disc in the sales for 1400 and can highly recommend it. It was that or a Cube or a Dolan for me and my budget was 1500.

[Dannbodge]

for £1500 I've just bought a Specialized Tarmac SL4 Sport.

However CAAD12 is a good shout.

[Timothy Claypole]

A little bit of budget creep but a big discount too...

http://shop.devercycles.co.uk/4161/products/colnag...

Carbon Colnago with ultegra.

Personally I always buy 2nd hand for even bigger savings, but have to admit some of the previous year models are hard to ignore.

[smifffymoto]

Equilibrium25 said:

Like steel? How about last year's equilibrium disc 30, reduced from £1850 to £1240?

I'm 5'11 and actually had a 2015 Equilibrium in small, since replaced under warranty with a 2017 medium (both sizes work for me), so perhaps the medium advertised here would work for you.

https://www.biketart.com/bikes-c1/road-bikes-c35/g...

Getting a bit personal,what is your standover height?

Is better to have a bike a bit to small rather than to big?

[nammynake]

Canyon. Bang on your budget and rated up to 120kg.

https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/road/endurace/2016/en...

[smn159]

Maybe not so convenient for you given your location, but I was in a similar position and so invested £75 in a new bike consultation with The Bike Whisperer in Newbury. He measured me up, told me the best geo for me and gave me a recommendation within my budget (Canyon AL7 w/Ultegra).

Was delivered last week and It's a marvellous thing - very happy

[Dizeee]

Canyon Endurace Disc. I've just purchased one from stock although disc makes it up to 1850 once you pay all the delivery and packing charges

[mcelliott]

Ok a bit more than £1,500 (£1,700 actually) but I rode my Emonda ALR (ultegra) right through the Pyrenees in September, so that was 6-7 hours every day, for 5 days. Comfortable and fast, and really good wheels and finishing kit too. All the bike you'll ever need really.

[TheGuru]

smn159 said:

Maybe not so convenient for you given your location, but I was in a similar position and so invested £75 in a new bike consultation with The Bike Whisperer in Newbury. He measured me up, told me the best geo for me and gave me a recommendation within my budget (Canyon AL7 w/Ultegra).

Was delivered last week and It's a marvellous thing - very happy

Specialized retailers should be able to do that for free, they can fit you for their bikes obviously, but once you've done the fitting it will give you a good idea for any others.

[Equilibrium25]

smifffymoto said:

Getting a bit personal,what is your standover height?

Is better to have a bike a bit to small rather than to big?

Good question (standover height) that I don't know the answer to. I had a professional bike fit on the small and then when it came to the replacement the LBS (who also carried out the fit) confirmed that every measurement bar one transitioned to the medium. The single exception was that a slightly shorter stem would have given an exact fit, but that they felt that it should be fine. Standover was no issue on either.

I do agree, smaller is better than too big. In my case, I was only able to test ride a small first-time around - so although they could have sold me either, small was a safer bet. With a proper fit in the bag, it was easier to be sure on the medium for the replacement.

Edited by Equilibrium25 on Thursday 16th February 11:18

[JTSmith]

Easy one IMO

https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/road/endurace/endurac...

Canyon Endurance AL Disc 7.0

Full Ultegra Hydro (with the nicer R875 Levers)

Plus you can get it in Canyon red which looks killer!

Bob on £1500!

[scherzkeks]

Timothy Claypole said:

A little bit of budget creep but a big discount too...

http://shop.devercycles.co.uk/4161/products/colnag...

Carbon Colnago with ultegra.

Personally I always buy 2nd hand for even bigger savings, but have to admit some of the previous year models are hard to ignore.

Best option, IMO. Wheels are not the best, but you are getting a decent gruppo and a very good frame that will be worthy of upgrades should you hang on to it. Too bad it isn't in Campy spec, but still the one to get, IMO.

[smifffymoto]

Well the draw of steel won through and the ability for a rack.
Thanks for your input chaps was appreciated.
Ordered a Genesis Equilibrium 20 from Freeborn.I was looking for discounted 2016 but was offered 2017 with 20% discount,11/32 cassette and mech,delivered for under my budget of £1500.

[JTSmith]

Great choice! Hope you have many happy miles

[Dizeee]

JTSmith said:

Easy one IMO

https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/road/endurace/endurac...

Canyon Endurance AL Disc 7.0

Full Ultegra Hydro (with the nicer R875 Levers)

Plus you can get it in Canyon red which looks killer!

Bob on £1500!

5 month wait minimum though - I ordered one a few weeks ago and esitmated shipping was mid to end of May, arrival in June. And that was the best case scenario - hence why I ended up cancelling and choosing from their in stock range.

[Equilibrium25]

smifffymoto said:

Well the draw of steel won through and the ability for a rack.
Thanks for your input chaps was appreciated.
Ordered a Genesis Equilibrium 20 from Freeborn.I was looking for discounted 2016 but was offered 2017 with 20% discount,11/32 cassette and mech,delivered for under my budget of £1500.

Great choice :-) I loved my stainless steel equilibrium and I'm looking forward to putting some good miles on the 2017 disc 30.

Is that a disc model or rim braked one that you went for?

[JTSmith]

Dizeee said:

JTSmith said:

Easy one IMO

https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/road/endurace/endurac...

Canyon Endurance AL Disc 7.0

Full Ultegra Hydro (with the nicer R875 Levers)

Plus you can get it in Canyon red which looks killer!

Bob on £1500!

5 month wait minimum though - I ordered one a few weeks ago and esitmated shipping was mid to end of May, arrival in June. And that was the best case scenario - hence why I ended up cancelling and choosing from their in stock range.

Yeah fair enough, seems most bike from Canyon have a ridiculous wait on them... Why bother advertising them if they aren't even close to production yet?!?!

[smifffymoto]

Equilibrium25 said:

smifffymoto said:

Well the draw of steel won through and the ability for a rack.
Thanks for your input chaps was appreciated.
Ordered a Genesis Equilibrium 20 from Freeborn.I was looking for discounted 2016 but was offered 2017 with 20% discount,11/32 cassette and mech,delivered for under my budget of £1500.

Great choice :-) I loved my stainless steel equilibrium and I'm looking forward to putting some good miles on the 2017 disc 30.

Is that a disc model or rim braked one that you went for?

Disc model.With my 113kg the added weight will not hinder the bike