New bike for spring.

[Crandoggler]

Seems like a good idea to get a new bike for spring. I'm currently training for LEJOG this winter, and having just the one pushbike means that this one is going to be getting a lot of use in this weather. To that end and to justify it to myself, I think that a new bike may well be in order. (I understand that I can strip and clean the bike - but humour me).

So what's about? I'm pretty sure what bits I want on the bike, but what bike?! I've had a little look, but Pro Carbon from Planet X seems to come up trumps, but I dislike the frame shape.

What I would like:
Carbon frame and fork.
SRAM Groupset (Rival at least), not shimano, not campagnolo.
'Sportive' geometry as it will be used for 100+ mile per day rides.

Oh... And around £1000 lol!

 

[Citius]

How about a PX Pro Carbon? It's bicycle shaped...they all are...

 

[Crandoggler]

I'd only need the frame then.

 

[vickster]

If you want SRAM, look at PX or Dolan.

http://www.dolan-bikes.com/road/road-bikes/dolan-l-etape-carbon-road-bike-sram-rival-22.html

http://www.dolan-bikes.com/road/road-bikes/dolan-dual-carbon-road-bike-rival-22.html

 

[cyberknight]

Ribble evo pro carbon
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/bbd/r...bon?part=BB15RIBEVOPRO&sub=conf_BB_ALL&bike=1

 

[Crandoggler]

I think I'd gain more by buying the pro carbon frame for £240, all said and done.

 

[vickster]

You'll quickly find your budget goes over £1000 once you start buying decent parts. My Genesis build started from a £400 frame, ended around £1400 using midrange parts

Everything was new other than the tyres!

Interesting that Ribble now offer SRAM

 

[Crandoggler]

Theoretically I could swap all my parts onto my new frame for very little outlay. may get a LBS to cut the head tube and fit the headset.

 

[vickster]

That leaves you without a winter bike however...

 

[Citius]

I'd only need the frame then.

Not if you want two bikes (which is my understanding of what you wanted to achieve)

 

[Crandoggler]

Unfortunately I'm not in a position (space or, well... I could afford 2 bikes, but don't want to afford 2 bikes)

 

[vickster]

You need 4, there's the sweet spot

I made space with an Asgard in the garden

 

[outlash]

So, what you actually want is a new frame?

 

[vickster]

So, what you actually want is a new frame?

Ooh titanium time

 

[outlash]

Oh yes , the Condor Ti frame perchance?