2k road bike

[bainy16]

Hi i am looking at getting new road bike in the next few months as an upgrade from my current one which i will turn into my winter bike i have around 2k to spend so im after a little advice what i should purchase as this will have to last me a few years (the wife said so) should i buy second hand? get carbon with lower quality group set then upgrade later or get a better group set straight out,my rides will be recreational 50-100 miles no racing
thanks in advance

 

[smokeysmoo]

There is absolutely no need to go second hand with that budget IMO, but, if you do decide to then I personally wouldn't buy a second hand carbon bike.

Buy a new carbon bike if that's what you want, or a high end alu or a Ti, or a bamboo if you want, just not second hand carbon.

You may even be able to get into electronic shifting at £2k if you look at Rose and Canyon bikes.

That said though, get the very best frame you can, everything else is easy to upgrade as and when required.

 

[ianrauk]

As what Smokeysmoo says, check out both Rose and Canyon. You get a whole lot of bike for your buck.

 

[bainy16]

Been looking at carbon but there seems to be that many types is there a grading chart for carbon?

 

[bainy16]

I tend to look at the more recognised trands like specialize trek Scott felt and so on but will certainly check out these 2 brands as im fairly new just want to get lots of feed back before I part with the cash

 

[Sittingduck]

Perhaps something like this?

 

[ianrauk]

I tend to look at the more recognised trands like specialize trek Scott felt and so on but will certainly check out these 2 brands as im fairly new just want to get lots of feed back before I part with the cash

Both Canyon and Rose are very well respected (German) manufacturers.
Canyon bikes were used by the Katusha pro cycling team

 

[redcard]

http://www.kbcycles.com/more_details.php?id=102715

 

[Sittingduck]

Canyon Ultimate CF frames are nice!

Or a Supersix Evo frameset for 1500 (if you hunt around for deals) and a groupset from Ribble. Get cheap finishing kit and wheels for now and upgrade them in the the next few months

 

[vickster]

Ridley Excalibur?

http://www.pearsoncycles.co.uk/store/content/106/Ridley-Excalibur/

 

[bainy16]

Like the look of that one

 

[vickster]

Well known Belgian brand, for sale through a UK retailer (unlike Rose and Canyon who are mail order only)

 

[Aperitif]

Might as well give Planet X a mention, although I ride Ti...service and component quality is A1.
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXN2AGRFN/planet_x_n2a_gran_fondo_special_edition_road_bike

And it comes with a Turbomatic saddle - nice!
Good luck with whichever bike you choose. This one will take you for a burn up while your other bike can deal with the day to day stuff as the £ accumulate for the bike after this one. Ti fromes from Van Nich are available through Planet X too - should 'sleek metal' take your fancy...although a top spec build would come in at +200 over your target price. For that you buy comfort and beauty, along with strength.