first imperial century! :D

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

'corrding to trek website domane and mandone both start at a grand
their 1 series starts at £600 so will have a peek tomorrow
Cheers Ed

Ed... just received an email from Ribble cycles... could not help but think of you (we have just bought one for my OH)...

Ribble 7005 Winter Training Bike 5800 Special Edition (link).
High grade 7005 triple butted aluminium alloy, horizontal top tube geometry.
- Built with carbon bladed Blackstorm Forks.
- Shimano's 11 Speed 5800 Groupset, consisting of:
- Ribble own-brand high quality brakeset.
- Shimano 5800 11-Speed Cassette
- Shimano 5800 11-Speed Chain.
- Shimano RS500 (105 level) 11-Speed Chainset (172.5 34/50).
- Shimano 5800 Front Gear.
- Shimano 5800 Rear Gear.
- Shimano 5800 STI Shifters.
- ITM Alcor Handlebars and Handlebar Stem.
- Selle Italia X1 Flow Saddle.
- Vittoria Ultralite Inner Tubes.
- Zefal Mudguards fitted

The email also indicates that it is the Fulcrum Racing Sport Wheelset... £619.99 til Thursday £20 delivery...

review here http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/7005-wintertraineraudax-11764/
There are a few options to choose from including cassette and rear derailleur length (I went with a longer one as a precaution)

 

[KneesUp]

a single should do
what is better about a compact compared to a triple? lighter, easier to adjust FD?

Well done 'Cheers Ed'

A double has less rotating mass, and we all know that rotating mass is the best weight to lose.

On the other hand my triple has a 22 tooth granny (because I live in Yorkshire and am neither 15 nor fit as a fiddle)

 

[Lilliburlero]

Well done, Ed

 

[young Ed]

Well done 'Cheers Ed'

A double has less rotating mass, and we all know that rotating mass is the best weight to lose.

On the other hand my triple has a 22 tooth granny (because I live in Yorkshire and am neither 15 nor fit as a fiddle)

fair enough, apart from both the local south and north downs we aren't too hilly here in kent and i am a keen climber so i don't mind a double or compact
not racing yet so i won't let triple/double/compact be my deciding factor over 2 bikes
Cheers Ed

 

[young Ed]

how about this? opinions @ianrauk
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/scott-speedster-30-triple-105-2009.167342/
i have first dibs BTW
alu frame, carbon froks, 105 groupset

or should i go new?
Cheers Ed

 

[Banjo]

The bike is mine.

If Ed does buy it I want him to know all the facts. I have had the bike since new Dec 2009 and done about 2000 miles/ year on it. mostly audaxing and long day rides.I have another bike for commuting plus a tourer .

Have been using it regullarilly until now. Its had a new bottom bracket and a few cassettes and chains. Front chain rings are original and still going ok.

Frame has a few chips and scratches , still looks good when clean. Outside of one shifter is scratched.

 

[ianrauk]

I think it may be too large for you @young Ed . What height are you?
It's @Banjo 's bike so it it will as he say's and it's a bargain.

 

[young Ed]

I think it may be too large for you @young Ed . What height are you?
It's @Banjo 's bike so it it will as he say's and it's a bargain.

i'm about 5'11" or 6'0"
Cheers Ed