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[vickster]

Why buy a race bike then?

That's said, if it's the right bike for you at the price you want to pay, buy it. It's your money, your bike, doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks now, you've had the feedback on the kit and been shown the alternative with the newer spec. Sooner or later, if you want a new bike and have the cash, just buy one

 

[SquareDaff]

Buy a frame and build it to your spec, sourcing parts when they are on special

I have just done this...on a Boardman CXR9.8 frame and built something of almost identical spec to the whole bike but for about 55% of the total cost. You just need to do your research and have a bit of patience.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Why buy a race bike then?

That's said, if it's the right bike for you at the price you want to pay, buy it. It's your money, your bike, doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks now, you've had the feedback on the kit and been shown the alternative with the newer spec. Sooner or later, if you want a new bike and have the cash, just buy one

I need a "race bike" to keep up with the Wednesday group ride out! The other times i'll just plod along on it.

 

[vickster]

Buy it then. It wouldn't be anywhere on my shopping list but why should you care what I think
Spend that compo and enjoy it

 

[vickster]

I have just done this...on a Boardman CXR9.8 frame and built something of almost identical spec to the whole bike but for about 55% of the total cost. You just need to do your research and have a bit of patience.

My Genesis has cost me about 50% more than list

 

[SquareDaff]

My Genesis has cost me about 50% more than list

I bought a lot of my components in the Oct to Dec window from all over Europe and showed no big shop loyalty whatsoever. I wasn't in a rush so didn't mind waiting the extra few days for delivery from Germany etc...

Then got the local bike shop to give it a once over once I'd built it.

 

[vickster]

I bought a lot of my components in the Oct to Dec window from all over Europe and showed no big shop loyalty whatsoever. I wasn't in a rush so didn't mind waiting the extra few days for delivery from Germany etc...

Then got the local bike shop to give it a once over once I'd built it.

I bought the parts as they came up at good prices. But SRAM costs more than Shimano, Hope BBs aren't cheap, now have handbuilt wheels. Added mudguards etc. But it doesn't matter, it's the spec I wanted, stock bike wasn't

 

[Deleted member 35268]

cracking deal - DO IT!!!!

 

[Andrew_P]

I have done 5000 miles on my FSA Chainset but replaced the standard PF30 with a well greased new one early doors.

I love the Supersix it really is a great bike. I have the Evo Red 2014. One thing I really should mention is that you cannot run safely anything more than a 23mm tyre the clearance above the brake calliper and chainstays is just too tight. And if you do run 25mm it would void a warranty. The changed this on 2016 models which can take a 28mm and come with 25mm fitted when new. Also they seem to be cheaper than the as new 2014/2015 bikes.

 

[Citius]

So they've put wheels you'd expect to see on a 500 to 1000 quid bike on a £1850 bike?

No, they've built the bike to a price point - which means making compromises.

It is for someone who cleans windows for a living and doesn't race just rides!

In which case, those wheels will be just fine.

 

[Citius]

Avoid anything with FSA Gossamer and FSA BB - they're crap.

They're not. FSA is perfectly reasonable and reliable kit - no better or worse than anything else.

 

[Andrew_P]

Pauls Cycles are selling a the SRAM Red 22 2014 Evo for £1699.

I reckon the parts alone come to a conservative £1300 if you stuck RRP for the parts closer to £1500-1600 that's a good deal too, but again cheaped out on the Wheels.

Pauls Cycles seems to be where Cannondale dump their old stock!

 

[SquareDaff]

I bought the parts as they came up at good prices. But SRAM costs more than Shimano, Hope BBs aren't cheap, now have handbuilt wheels. Added mudguards etc. But it doesn't matter, it's the spec I wanted, stock bike wasn't

And that's the crux of it - build what you want. I love my new bike!!

 

[outlash]

It is for someone who cleans windows for a living and doesn't race just rides!

You're only looking at it from your point of view. For a lightweight race bike, that's not expensive compared to bikes of similar quality.

 

[vickster]

You're only looking at it from your point of view. For a lightweight race bike, that's not expensive compared to bikes of similar quality.

And thus it may not be the right tool for the job he needs from it. Maybe a Synapse us more appropriate

But ultimately you need to go ride the bikes. Set a budget and identify good candidates. Size of alleged reduction from RRP should not be the main criteria imo