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Thanks for all the replies folks! I'll check out all these suggestions more thoroughly after work, tonight. 
£700 on a Road Bike
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uclown2002
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KennaughKickIt
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And the whole bike weighs just under a kilo and a half!!
I'm assuming they meant that the frame weighs that? I'm a newb but surely a whole bike can't weigh that little?
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Also wondered this...
KennaughKickIt
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Yeh, it's the frame. Still pretty light for a frame but I guess the bike is a lot closer to 10kg than 1.5kg.
huwsparky
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Thanks for the offer but I live in west Wales, not very close to London!!
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Right, I've had a look at all the bikes recommended. Many of them, I can't see the major benefit of spending an extra £200-300 over the Triban (particularly the Boardman, even after all that discount).
I'll do some more quick research when I get back from my hols, in case there are some 2014 bikes at a great price as recommended by @helston90 . In the meantime, I've narrowed it down to two options:
The Triban with these wheels (although, I'm not really sure why yet but I'll do some more reading shortly).
And the Felt F95.
I think I prefer the Felt, for two reasons:
1. More of the chainset components are SORA and not subbed out with another manufacture.
2. It's a KG lighter, which would be nice.
The downside to the Felt is that it doesn't have a lifetime warranty like the Triban, but I can live with that...
Does anyone have any thoughts on my final two options? I'd be interested to know the weak points of the Felt that I may not have thought of yet.
Also, Is it possible to buy the Felt from anywhere else other than Wiggle? I'd rather a different colour if I can...
Thanks all - fantastic replies - it's really appreciated.
I'll do some more quick research when I get back from my hols, in case there are some 2014 bikes at a great price as recommended by @helston90 . In the meantime, I've narrowed it down to two options:
The Triban with these wheels (although, I'm not really sure why yet but I'll do some more reading shortly).
And the Felt F95.
I think I prefer the Felt, for two reasons:
1. More of the chainset components are SORA and not subbed out with another manufacture.
2. It's a KG lighter, which would be nice.
The downside to the Felt is that it doesn't have a lifetime warranty like the Triban, but I can live with that...
Does anyone have any thoughts on my final two options? I'd be interested to know the weak points of the Felt that I may not have thought of yet.
Also, Is it possible to buy the Felt from anywhere else other than Wiggle? I'd rather a different colour if I can...
Thanks all - fantastic replies - it's really appreciated.
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September
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Also, sorry for the DP but this seems like a decent option @ £411
Felt Z100 2014: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-z100-2014/
Felt Z100 2014: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-z100-2014/
KennaughKickIt
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Both those Felts look like bargains. I'm in a similar position and think I'll plug for the Triban 500. I live in an area with lots of flats and mountains (which come with descents) so the extra gears appeal more, plus the lifetime warranty. I'm holding off for a couple of weeks though so it'd be great to hear what you eventually go for and how it rides!
Have you seen this F95 on Merlin Cycles for only £360? (40% off) Just to make your life a bit more complicated- Merlin are on TCB as well.
RebornBumbler
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Amazing deal, I reckon!
On mine I've replaced the 11-25 Sunrace cassette and chain (with Shimano Tiagra 12-27 and a KMC), the bar tape (mainly because it was white) and the (dreadful) saddle.
Longer review of sorts here: http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/felt-f95-2013.157232/
Since then I've smashed all my previous best speeds and longest distances on a regular basis (~130km last Sunday morning)
It might be a bit twitchy/racy for some.
360 quid eh? Blimey!
On mine I've replaced the 11-25 Sunrace cassette and chain (with Shimano Tiagra 12-27 and a KMC), the bar tape (mainly because it was white) and the (dreadful) saddle.
Longer review of sorts here: http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/felt-f95-2013.157232/
Since then I've smashed all my previous best speeds and longest distances on a regular basis (~130km last Sunday morning)
It might be a bit twitchy/racy for some.
360 quid eh? Blimey!
OP
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I didn't spot that it was a 9 speed! Holy moly... On my 21 speed MTB, I only use the last 7 gears... Are 9 speeds generally geared a little harder?...
Haha that's a cracking price. Tempted to buy pre-holiday, I must admit...
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interesting!Amazing deal, I reckon!
On mine I've replaced the 11-25 Sunrace cassette and chain (with Shimano Tiagra 12-27 and a KMC), the bar tape (mainly because it was white) and the (dreadful) saddle.
Longer review of sorts here: http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/felt-f95-2013.157232/
Since then I've smashed all my previous best speeds and longest distances on a regular basis (~130km last Sunday morning)
It might be a bit twitchy/racy for some.
360 quid eh? Blimey!
Why did you change the gears?...
RebornBumbler
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I live in North Devon ...
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Haha I figured it was hill related. Just read your whole thread and that was the push I needed... it's got to be the 95 now, I feel....
Little worried about the gearing TBH, but if its a £30 fix I think it's worth a shot...
Little worried about the gearing TBH, but if its a £30 fix I think it's worth a shot...