2k on a bike

[Cheshire Celt]

^^^^^^^^^ cheers might lgo out to a few shops today see what I think

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

As Noodley says..........seriously, go for Canyon!! VFM, light, Di2 options and something a little different. Only downside is lack of a test run and proper fit. Though take to your LBS and get fitted to the bike, providing you order the correct size. See a few below in ur budget:

The Aero 8.0 with Di2. Weight claimed 7.6kg
http://www.canyon.com/_uk/roadbikes/bike.html?b=2515

Ultimate slx with full Dura ace. Weight claimed 6.8kg!
http://www.canyon.com/_uk/roadbikes/bike.html?b=2510

Just looking at them makes me want to bust out the credit card.

 

[Cheshire Celt]

Those bikes are really nice to love the idea of the di2 are they sold in uk shops ??? Might wanna go look at one of those don't really fancy spending that amount of cash buying over the net ,

 

[Cheshire Celt]

Really like this. http://www.canyon.com/_uk/roadbikes/bike.html?b=2515

 

[Tight Git]

The Aeroad has a much more aggresive position than the other Canyons as I discovered when I had a Retul bike fit 2 weeks ago. Although it's not the same as a test ride it was £90 well spent as I knew what size to order!

I now have a lovely Ultimate stealth cf slx 8.0 sat in my lounge waiting for a ride out later today. It is incredibly light - go for it!

 

[Cheshire Celt]

Did you buy online or from a shop

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

Really like this. http://www.canyon.com/_uk/roadbikes/bike.html?b=2515

It's a lot of bike for the £££. I think there is one UK rep. Can someone clarify? I am not 100% sure how easy it is to get a test but quite a few people take the plunge based on the fact that in every group test that Canyon bikes are put into they win. Well everyone i have seen. It's all down to value. As they are internet only based they can keep their prices extremely low. If you choose to go down this route, and i hate to confuse matters, but Rose bikes are also exceptional value for the spec. They also allow the ability to configure every aspect of the bike including some very deducted wheels (Mavic cosmic's for one). I personally prefer Canyon IMO. My brother has a Canyon Nerve mountain bike and it's epic!

Rose bike in budget:
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/rose-xeon-crs-3100-double/aid:557069

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

The Aeroad has a much more aggresive position than the other Canyons as I discovered when I had a Retul bike fit 2 weeks ago. Although it's not the same as a test ride it was £90 well spent as I knew what size to order!

I now have a lovely Ultimate stealth cf slx 8.0 sat in my lounge waiting for a ride out later today. It is incredibly light - go for it!

Nearly bought this exact bike but found a fantastic De Rosa that i could get a good run out in. Ended up going for the De Rosa as it was a stunning bike and beautiful to ride. I still look at the Canyon slx and drool. Serious bike for the £££.

 

[vickster]

I don't think you can buy Canyon in store in the UK - don't they come from Germany?

It may just be me, but I am not sure I'd spend 2.5k on a bike online unless I was 110% what I wanted and what size

It's not black, but Sigma have some Focus bikes on sale, e.g. http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/p/22139/focus-izalco-team-ergoride-20-bicycle-2012/

As a top end retailer, Sigma's site is worth a browse

 

[Cheshire Celt]

Deffo leaning towards the canyon having done a bit of reading up on it and there seams to be a lot of support on here too

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

I don't think you can buy Canyon in store in the UK - don't they come from Germany?

It may just be me, but I am not sure I'd spend 2.5k on a bike online unless I was 110% what I wanted and what size

It's not black, but Sigma have some Focus bikes on sale, e.g. http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/p/22139/focus-izalco-team-ergoride-20-bicycle-2012/

You defo can't buy from uk store but i think there is a rep who can arrange test rides. Or there was. Anybody have any insight on this? It's mail order Germany either way but a test ride is ideal and at least, like Mark, get a proper fitting.

 

[Tight Git]

I asked the rep and they don't do any sort of test ride. To me the £90 for the bike fit was money well spent, I know Canyon do a 30 day return but I couldn't be doing with the hassle.

I did see a Canyon go past my house a couple if months ago but by the time I realised he'd gone, or I'd have stopped him!

 

[Cheshire Celt]

I am off to some bike shops in Manchester today just for a look will start at evens are there any other shops in Manchester with a good reputation

 

[vickster]

Cyclesurgery maybe? There mut be high end independents? I am not sure Evans is the place to drop 2k? Is there a spesh concept store?

 

[Judderz]

Orbea Orca, Mavic Aksiums and full Ultegra

(just a guide price)

http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/126500.html