Direct sellers

[Paul Drawmer]

I'm in the market for a budget bike (MAX £1500) and so far like the offerings from Canyon and Rose.

Can you recommend other direct sellers who make a decent alloy frame?

[Paul Drawmer]

Apologies; Road bike.

[Paul Drawmer]

Thank you to everybody for your suggestions....

I like the idea of making my own; my present bike was built up from scratch onto an old Trek frame. However, some of the complete bike deals are very competitive.

I admit there's not a lot of science behind wanting an alloy frame, it's mostly a notion of mine that a cheap carbon frame will not be as good but cost more than a really good alloy one. I would prefer a screw in BB.

I need a 'relaxed' frame set, so have been looking at those aimed at comfort, not out and out racing. At 71, I don't flex as much as most of you guys, but I still get a buzz out of tapping out a few miles. As I'm going for new, I like the idea of discs, and I do need 'climbers' gearing as I'm not as strong as I was.

Anyway; I need to sell a couple of watches to pay for this madness. I also need to get rid of a 6 weeks old cough/cold that's stopped me even riding the exercise bike in the garage!

[Paul Drawmer]

Not press fit BBs thank you.

[Paul Drawmer]

I'm sure there are several threads on BBs on here, and it isn't worth covering it all again.

I'll keep to threaded BB system.

[Paul Drawmer]

There's also the fact that at my age, I may stop cycling before I wear anything out!

Lots of interesting stuff on here everyone, thanks for the suggestions. I admit my initial post was misleading as I still have to organise the boy's toys fund.

[Paul Drawmer]

Update.

All preconceptions out of the window. I've sold a couple of watches and bought a used Canyon Endurace CF. Due to collect it next week. In the meantime here's one of the seller's pics.

I can't wait!

Oh, and the bike is very much better than I am, but why shouldn't old guys have fun?