Heisenberg71
When you're dead, you're dead
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- Wakefield
I need help guys as my head is going to melt. I am very lucky because on Friday I receive a bonus through work. I have sign-off from the boss (Mrs Heisenberg) to spend a portion of it on a new n+1, which I am super excited about. I currently ride a Boardman 9.4 elite SLR. Very light, very stiff, very racy, SRAM Red groupset, Mavics etc. Great bike.
However because 'I feel I'm worth it' and I have 'shiny spoon syndrome' (army term for wanting something better and having to have it) then I really fancy fully modernising to both Di2 and preferably discs too. I ride my c15 miles commute every day, maybe 50-60 miles weekend rides most weekends, summer night rides etc. I am not in a club, doing Crit's or TT's etc but this year I have already entered 3 sportives (may do more) and have a whopping London to Edinburgh four day ride with work colleagues. Hence its a good year to trade up. I feel this year my cycling will be stepping up another level.
After weeks of internet based research and a bit of help through here I am down to just five bikes. However I am really struggling to choose between them. If someone gave me any one of the five I would be a very happy man. Because I have to choose then I am struggling. Please help me to make decision!
Bang up to date and very sexy, slightly more endurance (geometry) based version of my current bike. A £3500 bikes available brand new under £2300. Fantastic bike but do I want something different or stick to what I know? No doubt a fantastic bike but little in the way of real world reviews.
A very nice 2015 Defy Advanced Pro 0 in stealth black. Awesome reviews! Another £3500 bike available for under £2500. I have been into LBS and these look even better in the flesh!
Staying with Giant the Propel Advanced 0 with its aero frame, race geometry and bling paint job. Di2 thrown in and a truly sexy bike, again with great reviews. No discs but who needs to worry about stopping when you're setting a new KOM, right? Again a brand new 2015 bike available for less than £2500.
As suggested by you guys the gorgeous Rose Xeon CDX. Fairly rare and very sexy bike. However being a very impatient person the lead time doesn't excite me. If I am honest the bike doesn't excite me the same way others do but I know it would be fantastic. Available in budget at less than the £2500
Or as a complete left-field option this truly spectacular Specialized Venge! I have always lusted after the Venge with its race geometry, swooping lines, deep wheels, aero bars etc. I like things a bit flash sometimes. It doesn't have Di2 or discs. It's at a fantastic price though and could be upgraded to Di2 and still come at about £2800 making it the most expensive bike in our list. Arguably to some it's also the most gorgeous.
What a dilemma! Please can you help me decide? We have five days until I hand over the cash for one of these five. Thank you. First world problems huh.
However because 'I feel I'm worth it' and I have 'shiny spoon syndrome' (army term for wanting something better and having to have it) then I really fancy fully modernising to both Di2 and preferably discs too. I ride my c15 miles commute every day, maybe 50-60 miles weekend rides most weekends, summer night rides etc. I am not in a club, doing Crit's or TT's etc but this year I have already entered 3 sportives (may do more) and have a whopping London to Edinburgh four day ride with work colleagues. Hence its a good year to trade up. I feel this year my cycling will be stepping up another level.
After weeks of internet based research and a bit of help through here I am down to just five bikes. However I am really struggling to choose between them. If someone gave me any one of the five I would be a very happy man. Because I have to choose then I am struggling. Please help me to make decision!
Bang up to date and very sexy, slightly more endurance (geometry) based version of my current bike. A £3500 bikes available brand new under £2300. Fantastic bike but do I want something different or stick to what I know? No doubt a fantastic bike but little in the way of real world reviews.
A very nice 2015 Defy Advanced Pro 0 in stealth black. Awesome reviews! Another £3500 bike available for under £2500. I have been into LBS and these look even better in the flesh!
Staying with Giant the Propel Advanced 0 with its aero frame, race geometry and bling paint job. Di2 thrown in and a truly sexy bike, again with great reviews. No discs but who needs to worry about stopping when you're setting a new KOM, right? Again a brand new 2015 bike available for less than £2500.
As suggested by you guys the gorgeous Rose Xeon CDX. Fairly rare and very sexy bike. However being a very impatient person the lead time doesn't excite me. If I am honest the bike doesn't excite me the same way others do but I know it would be fantastic. Available in budget at less than the £2500
Or as a complete left-field option this truly spectacular Specialized Venge! I have always lusted after the Venge with its race geometry, swooping lines, deep wheels, aero bars etc. I like things a bit flash sometimes. It doesn't have Di2 or discs. It's at a fantastic price though and could be upgraded to Di2 and still come at about £2800 making it the most expensive bike in our list. Arguably to some it's also the most gorgeous.
What a dilemma! Please can you help me decide? We have five days until I hand over the cash for one of these five. Thank you. First world problems huh.
