Most affordable carbon framed bike. Advice sought.

[Cyclopathic]

So, what should I be considering as an entry level carbon bike? This is more of a thought exercise at the moment but if I do ever decide I'd really like one then I want to have the benefit of some background research.

All suggestions welcome.

 

[DooDah]

Cube Agree seems very good value for money, particularly if you look at the 2013 models. Relaxed geometry so should be a good allrounder IMO.

Here is one, but there are cheaper with a lower spec.
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/55682/Cube_Agree_GTC_Race_Compact_2013_Bike

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Planet X Pro Carbon Shimano Ultegra Triple Road Bike £999.99 -> http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLPULT2/planet_x_pro_carbon_shimano_ultegra_triple_road_bike

 

[paul04]

I did see this carbon bike in argos, £699
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3324525.htm

 

[smokeysmoo]

A wise man once said, "Buy cheap buy twice"

 

[TheDoctor]

Ribble Evo Pro at £780? That's with Sora, but Bike Builder lets you change, well, everything.

 

[DooDah]

Planet X Pro Carbon Shimano Ultegra Triple Road Bike £999.99 -> http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLPULT2/planet_x_pro_carbon_shimano_ultegra_triple_road_bike

Oooooooh.......Damn you, I thought I had chosen my future purchase, but now??????????????

 

[vickster]

Merlin have reasonably priced carbon, review last month in cycling active Merlin malt cr or similar

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Planet X Pro Carbon Shimano Ultegra Triple Road Bike £999.99 -> http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLPULT2/planet_x_pro_carbon_shimano_ultegra_triple_road_bike

I'm still flabaghasted by this bike, I'm almost tempted to buy this bike and then upgrade the frame!

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Fact looking closely I'd say the 2013 model of that planet-x bike is the same frame as the Ribble R872, which I'm pretty sure is a Chinese import (who cares). Meaning this bike is astonishing value.

 

[Lowcliff]

I did see this carbon bike in argos, £699
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3324525.htm

Bought one for my son it looks OK, but have not ridden it myself

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Bought one for my son it looks OK, but have not ridden it myself

No Ultegra though!

 

[derrick]

So, what should I be considering as an entry level carbon bike? This is more of a thought exercise at the moment but if I do ever decide I'd really like one then I want to have the benefit of some background research.

All suggestions welcome.

I would go for a top end aluminum frame rather than a low end carbon,

 

[youngoldbloke]

I did see this carbon bike in argos, £699
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3324525.htm

Quote -

• 58cm frame size.
• Suitable for 67 to 75cm (24 to 29 inch) inside leg measurements.

!!!!!!! see the Q+A too

 

[uclown2002]

Planet X Pro Carbon Shimano Ultegra Triple Road Bike £999.99 -> http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLPULT2/planet_x_pro_carbon_shimano_ultegra_triple_road_bike

Triple chainset then it mentions 50/34T?

35 mm tyres?