Carbon frame with Ultegra Di2 - Options?

[mouseymousey]

Afternoon all

My main road bike is currently a Planet-x pro carbon with (some) ultegra bits. I've got the urge to get something new with a little more of a relaxed geometry.

My first port of call was the Planet-x RT-58 with full Ultegra but it's actually heavier than my Pro Carbon. So then I had a look at a Canyon Endurance CF which was more expensive but was a bit lighter. Then I had a look at Rose bikes and found I could get Ultegra Di2 for a few quid off of 2k - this bike:

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/bike/rose-xeon-team-cgf...

So my budget has increased by about 700 since looking at the RT-58 but I'm reasonably ok with that but can't go any higher. Are there any other carbon framed Di2 bikes I should be considering at this price point? I see I can spec a Ribble with Di2 for a little bit less but being fussy I'm not sure I like the colour schemes!

Any advice or hints on other bikes to check out would be appreciated.

[mouseymousey]

craigthecoupe said:

if you get the rose i hope you enjoy it, but those seat stays look wrong to my eye, both visually and structurally.

Which photo are you looking at?

[mouseymousey]

bakerstreet said:

The Pro Carbon is considered to have a relaxed geometry. How much heavier is the RT-58? 200-300g? Just have a bog poo before every ride.

Have you tried upgrading the wheels on your Pro Carbon? Stats suggest the difference in performance us tiny, but my bike felt much better with decent wheels.

Yes it's only 200g heavier which makes no real difference at all but in my mind buying a heavier bike is a step backwards. I swapped the stem on my pro carbon for a shorter one which helped with the geometry and I have no real complaints about it now, I've done a good 5000 miles on it. I just fancy something new.

The rear brake on the Rose bike is mounted under the cahinstay so that is putting me off a little now.

[mouseymousey]

stongle said:

The Madone is not really a relaxed geometry fit, and I'd question it over the Pro-carbon if you want more relaxed (perhaps look at a Domane). Although it has both H1 & H2 fitting options, H2 being slightly less aggresive (you should check what one it is). Nonethless, its perfectly possible to ride one all day. I'd favour this over the internet only brands (as you can try it); but depends if you can live with the branding. At that price its looks a steal, although I'd ditch the FSA cranks and rings). I've got a 7, and it's very, very stiff; but fast. The 7 also has the aero rear brake (you comment on), and I've had no issues with it other than a bit of rubbing (but I run Smart ENVE 6.7 / Aelous D3 50mm wheels which are generally wider than traditional V shape rims). Cleaning not an issue, quick squirt of Muc-off...

Thanks for that, a couple of things to look into.

Good news about the aero brake on your 7, that's put my mind at rest a bit.

[mouseymousey]

Interesting comments, thanks.

The Boardman does look good but it's currently 50% higher than my already stretched budget. I will look out for it appearing in a sale though as I'm probably going to have to wait a few weeks to build myself up into pulling the trigger on this!