Time for a Roadie...

[JimCross]

Having been riding a Specialized hybrid for a couple of years it's time to get a roadie. CycleScheme voucher arrives in mid-January, budget is £1200-1500, will be used for fun rides (typically around 3 hours), some competitions (mostly duathlons), and maybe occasional longer rides (e.g. London to Paris). Happy to buy from somewhere like Pauls Cycles, and happy to get a 2011/2012 model.
Currently thinking about a Cannondale SuperSix (maybe a bit aggressive?) or Synapse (maybe not aggressive enough?) or CAAD 10. Any other suggestions?

[itsnotarace]

Supersix and CAAD share the same geometry, Synapse has a longer head tube and shorter top tube for a more upright position. Best advice is to test ride everything in your budget

[McFsC]

Wiggle have some fantastic offers at the minute around your budget. Also, don't rule out a Boardman, superb bikes for the money.

[Gizmoish]

I've got a caad8. Love it.

If you can get a Supersix (2012 model maybe?) then I'd have that.

And now everyone else will come along and recommend derivations of what they have.

[Rolls]

Supersix... (That's what I have )

[Jimbo.]

JimCross said:

Having been riding a Specialized hybrid for a couple of years it's time to get a roadie. CycleScheme voucher arrives in mid-January, budget is £1200-1500, will be used for fun rides (typically around 3 hours), some competitions (mostly duathlons), and maybe occasional longer rides (e.g. London to Paris). Happy to buy from somewhere like Pauls Cycles, and happy to get a 2011/2012 model.
Currently thinking about a Cannondale SuperSix (maybe a bit aggressive?) or Synapse (maybe not aggressive enough?) or CAAD 10. Any other suggestions?

As this is your first "proper" roadie (or at least, I assume it is!), I'd *strongly* recommend trying as many bikes as you can. In terms of fit and riding position there's a world of difference between the SuperSix and the Synapse, despite what may only be a few mm here and there throughout the geometry chart.

Re. the Synapse not being "aggressive enough", a) how and b) why do you need such "aggression". If you're not road/circuit racing, it's a non-issue. Doesn't hinder a friend of mine, FWIW, who's raced Cat 3 on his with no drama

[Viperzs]

I'd suggest looking at Cube. I'm not sure if they had any price increases for 2013 for you get damn good value for money from them.

I've got a Cube Agree GTC. Full carbon frame with 105 groupset, easton kit and Schwalbe Ultremos. They're definitely worth a look.

[d8mok]

I love my supersix. Best road bike I've ever ridden.

(Only road bike I've ridden lol)