n + 1 to compliment 2014 CDF

[Stef 1]

kinda wish I'd got the Equalibrium instead of CDF back in 2014 ...
I prefer my CDF to the ones they're produced more recently... but still...
Used it on trails etc plenty, but I think something slightly more roady would've suited me better

I kind of nearly want to....but part of me things it's ever so slightly too closely related to what I have...

 

[vickster]

Road bike vs CX. Classic N+1

 

[Stef 1]

Not considering weight, components, groupsets etc (of course everyone wants better), but I think this looks great...aesthetically.
https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/road/road-sportive/equlibrium-disc/equilibrium-disc-20

they look so much better without bags, lights, bottles and people on 'em!

 

[vickster]

Sorted then, but forget disc brakes, save weight and unnecessary summer bike clutter

 

[Stef 1]

yeah, it looks the part, but is still a tad heavy, and although I've not ridden one wonder if it's quite got that racey feel... it took me a week to settle on a pair of cycle shoes.... this might take me some time to figure out exactly what it is I want!

 

[vickster]

Just go and ride as many bikes as you can

 

[Stef 1]

Probably the best advice.....

 

[Johnno260]

Test ride as much as possible, it was the best advise I got here.

I asked so many questions before I bought my first drop bar bike, I test rode so many as well, but in my price range and the deal I got my Merida was the best, it felt the best I just got on it and rode.

I'm sure there are better brands out there for the price I paid, but it made me smile and still does.

 

[wonderloaf]

If carbon's your thing and you have up to £1k to spend this may help:
http://road.cc/content/buyers-guide...bikes-under-ps1000-high-tech-bikes-cycle-work

But then again maybe not!

 

[Heltor Chasca]

Sorted then, but forget disc brakes, save weight and unnecessary summer bike clutter

Marmite conundrum. Disc brakes have been my sweetheart for nearly 4 years. Utterly smitten. Never discount the romantics amongst us.

 

[vickster]

Marmite conundrum. Disc brakes have been my sweetheart for nearly 4 years. Utterly smitten. Never discount the romantics amongst us.

The OP seems stuck on weight however
I assume his CDF has discs for wetter days

 

[IBarrett]

The paint job on that equilibrium would do my head in.
The lines don't follow through the bike where the colour changes are and the angle of the stripe is at odds with the angle of the wheel/tyre.

I can feel my palms itch just looking at it.

 

[Arjimlad]

Love my TCR Advanced 3... bought in the sales for £800 or so (2016 model). I've done 100 miles on it in a day & it felt comfortable, but lashed out a 10 mile mini-triathlon-stage TT in my best ever time last summer too. I'm 5'11" and 13 stone and use the M/L size for Giant.

This is a younger model than mine.. https://winstanleysbikes.co.uk/gian...EaAh9AEALw_wcB#blue-black-medium-large--50cm-

 

[Heigue'r]

Im 5 11 also but on a medium tcr and have the saddle fairly forward,Best to have a sit/testride if you go that route.
Agreed about the comfort,no worries as an all day bike.Really enjoy this bike,whatever is better must be phenomenol

 

[Stef 1]

Thank you all for your input!
Arjimlad, I'm pretty much the same height and weight as you so that sounds good, and a few folks have recommended it too.

I'm currently flipping between 'do I REALLY NEED another bike' or is it just a 'nice to have' .... nearly hourly! I suspect the former will win out in the end though. The itch comes back a little bit bigger everytime each time I get a little fitter!

However, as others have suggested, I really can't make any sort of sensible decision without trying out a few different machines... which I'll do over the next few weeks! This has been really useful though... I'm now aware of a few brands that I previously wasn't too.

I'll be sure to report back once I've tried a few things and am a little clearer in my own mind about what exactly I want!