Hi All,
After spending hours researching into 2 new bikes, im seriously re-considering if i actually need a new road and TT bike and therefore need some advice.
I am currently commuting everyday to work (22 miles per day) and ride regularly at weekends upto 100 miles per day. I also train on the turbo at home when weather is not suitable to be out in. My plan is to sign up to a couple of local clubs in the next few months and start competing next season.
I currently own two road bikes:
- 58cm Specialized Allez with Sora Groupset
- 61cm Giant CFR (Carbon circa 99) with full Ultegra 6500 Groupset
I would like to get into TT'ing next season and am tempted to get myself a TT bike. I planned to visit the Planet X Warehouse to test out a their current PX Stealth Pro Carbon and the SL Carbon Pro, but am unsure if i'll actually need these bikes for next season.
I have a S-Works E5 frame which i am tempted to build up with the Ultegra Groupset (from the Giant CFR) and DA 7800 wheels from my garage instead of purchasing a new road bike from PX.
Regarding the TT bike, i am tempted to use the Sora Components (from Allez) and just add DA shifters, some TT bars and pickup a new Dolan F&F for £300. I have another set of Mavic Cosmic wheels that could be used for this build.
Can anyone advise if this is a better idea for my first competative season? It seems to make sense, rather then spending £2,500 on new PX gear (as good as it may be!).
After spending hours researching into 2 new bikes, im seriously re-considering if i actually need a new road and TT bike and therefore need some advice.
I am currently commuting everyday to work (22 miles per day) and ride regularly at weekends upto 100 miles per day. I also train on the turbo at home when weather is not suitable to be out in. My plan is to sign up to a couple of local clubs in the next few months and start competing next season.
I currently own two road bikes:
- 58cm Specialized Allez with Sora Groupset
- 61cm Giant CFR (Carbon circa 99) with full Ultegra 6500 Groupset
I would like to get into TT'ing next season and am tempted to get myself a TT bike. I planned to visit the Planet X Warehouse to test out a their current PX Stealth Pro Carbon and the SL Carbon Pro, but am unsure if i'll actually need these bikes for next season.
I have a S-Works E5 frame which i am tempted to build up with the Ultegra Groupset (from the Giant CFR) and DA 7800 wheels from my garage instead of purchasing a new road bike from PX.
Regarding the TT bike, i am tempted to use the Sora Components (from Allez) and just add DA shifters, some TT bars and pickup a new Dolan F&F for £300. I have another set of Mavic Cosmic wheels that could be used for this build.
Can anyone advise if this is a better idea for my first competative season? It seems to make sense, rather then spending £2,500 on new PX gear (as good as it may be!).