Help me choose new bike

[Steampig]

Have a look at a Boardman very decent bike imho -- just sold in less than great places.

The boardman is one i was thinking about, ive heard nothing but good things about it.
Anyone know much about this? looks pretty decent for the money?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_832193_langId_-1_categoryId_165710#tab2

 

[2pies]

As above, i've a budget of roughly £1500 to play with. My preference was a cube agree gtc pro but can't get one for love nor money so i guess i have to re - evaluate. My only stipulation is a carbon frame and if i was to be picky a more relaxed geometry but that's not essential.
Many thanks

Focus Cayo is very similar in spec and price to the Cube Agree. Both German, too!

 

[billy1561]

If you want a more relaxed Geometry Evans have Specialized Roubaix Carbon Fibre for £1400 .

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/roubaix-2012-road-bike-ec030132

Interesting that thanks. What's the difference between 'new tiagra' and the previous version or last years 105 any idea?

 

[PaulSecteur]

What's the difference between 'new tiagra' and the previous version or last years 105 any idea?

Im guessing very little. I use 5600 105 on the secteur, and 5700 105 on the roubaix. I have tried a little go on a Croix de Fer with the 10 speed tiagra. It felt good, I doubt in a blind test many people would tell the difference. I guess it would mainly be down to the cost and lightness of the internal components. I would be happy with new tiagr, and especially the 30 cog rear!

 

[billy1561]

Im guessing very little. I use 5600 105 on the secteur, and 5700 105 on the roubaix. I have tried a little go on a Croix de Fer with the 10 speed tiagra. It felt good, I doubt in a blind test many people would tell the difference. I guess it would mainly be down to the cost and lightness of the internal components. I would be happy with new tiagr, and especially the 30 cog rear!

Good info Paul thanks. I'm only really looking for a double of compact double but i guess most bikes come as double or triple. I guess your happy with spesh generally?

 

[2pies]

Interesting that thanks. What's the difference between 'new tiagra' and the previous version or last years 105 any idea?

2012 Tiagra has 10 gears, it previously had 9. The only difference between Tiagra and 105, aside from the huge weight differnece of 10s of grams , is cosmetic - 105 routes the shifter cables inside rather than outside.

Apparently Shimano will be focusing the 2013 range on Sora and Tourney, the new name for 2300. I doubt Tiagra or 105 will change much, which is nice to know if you are buying a bike now.

 

[PaulSecteur]

I guess your happy with spesh generally?

Yup! all 3 of my spesh bikes are spot on.

 

[MattHB]

I have a felt Z6. Full carbon with 2012 tiagra. I absolutely adore it. Tiagra is silky. Got mine for £1150

 

[Ashy]

Jumping in on this thread take a look at Rose bikes - similar to Canyon. Best thing is there are lots of bikes(frames/models/colours) to choose from and you can configure your bike further than the basic spec. I had a play the other night and it was great fun adding extras. You'll be surprised by the price as well.

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/products/bikes/road-bikes

 

[billy1561]

The new bike is on hold until after the hols at least. My other half seems to think i don't need another new bike. Hmmmmm