Help - £3k Dream Machine Shortlist...

[bpsmith]

Sorry, can't help in that respect, as based in South Wales.

 

[Cuchilo]

I like the look of Cervelo but Giant would be on my list also .
Sigma sport in Kingston / Hampton have some sexy bikes in stock and there are also a few other bike shops local to it . Including Giant in Twickenham

 

[Andrew_P]

Big fan of Canyons but they don't make me excited like the Cervelo or have that 'buzz' about them like the Cannondale.

Does anyone know of any London based LBS that stock either and do test rides?

I had tot travel to Tadley to sit on a SuperSix on a turbo. Sigma Sport in Kingston had a fair display last time I was there but mostly 56 & 54 set up. Avoid Sat & Sun to get attentive service

 

[vickster]

Big fan of Canyons but they don't make me excited like the Cervelo or have that 'buzz' about them like the Cannondale.

Does anyone know of any London based LBS that stock either and do test rides?

Sigma sell Cannondale. You won't find Canyon in the UK. Italian try GB Cycles in Croydon?

 

[Sillyoldman]

Big fan of Canyons but they don't make me excited like the Cervelo or have that 'buzz' about them like the Cannondale.

Does anyone know of any London based LBS that stock either and do test rides?

swift cycles 5 mins walk from Liverpool Street Station stock cannondale

http://www.swiftcycles.co.uk/pages/about

 

[srw]

£3k would get you titanium rather than the same plastic that everyone else has got.

 

[vickster]

Sigma sell Cervelo too, I don't know if they do testrides (I'd be surprised on a 3k bike without a hefty deposit) but they'll put you on a turbo for sure

For 3k you can have a 2015 R3

http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Cervelo/R3-Ultegra-Road-Bike-2015/3DE2

 

[DooDah]

Sigma sell Cervelo too, I don't know if they do testrides (I'd be surprised on a 3k bike without a hefty deposit) but they'll put you on a turbo for sure

For 3k you can have a 2015 R3

http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Cervelo/R3-Ultegra-Road-Bike-2015/3DE2

IMO I would expect better wheels than that for a 3k bike with Ultegra

 

[vickster]

I'd expect a like that isn't black

I didn't look at the spec, it's one the OP is looking at

 

[ryan_w]

I agree that the Fulcrum 5.5s are rather a let down and expensive to replace with something more suited to the rest of the bike (RS81 etc)...

Looking into more of the 2015 range, it surprises me that the 2015 Cannondale Super6 is £3,499 new. Why is this £800 cheaper than the 2014 model which was £4,299 new? Any ideas or am I missing something here?

2015: http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/cannondale-super-6-evo-hm-dura-ace-rep-road-bike-2015-p258012

2014: http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/cannondale-super-6-evo-hm-dura-ace-road-bike-2014-p228575

Cheers gents.

 

[vickster]

Lots of similar Cannondale chatter here

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/wtd-next-bike.162899/

Westbrook are in the NE, not so practical for a test ride as you are in London

Gents, pfft