victoriancow11
New Member
I'm looking to buy a new road bike - all I have at the moment is a hybrid and a tourer and I want to start doing club rides. Budget £1k, although I'd rather not spend that much.
I need a triple which narrows down my options significantly. I am seriously looking at Ribble, and getting a bike with a triple 105.
Several questions:
- Is the 105 worth the extra money over the tiagra? (£120)
- What wheels should I get? I understand that the stock wheels (Rodi Airline 4 Clinchers) are worth upgrading, but I'm not sure what to. I'm thinking Fulcrum Racing 5?
- Should I get a carbon or alu frame? Should I save money by buying a alu frame (£150 cheaper, 400g heavier) and put that into the wheels/groupset?
Essentially It is a tradeoff between frame, groupset and wheels and I'm not sure what would be the best place to put the money.
Alternatively I could just buy a Trek Madone 2.1 Triple for £900. http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/madone-21-h2-triple-2014-road-bike-ec041059
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
I need a triple which narrows down my options significantly. I am seriously looking at Ribble, and getting a bike with a triple 105.
Several questions:
- Is the 105 worth the extra money over the tiagra? (£120)
- What wheels should I get? I understand that the stock wheels (Rodi Airline 4 Clinchers) are worth upgrading, but I'm not sure what to. I'm thinking Fulcrum Racing 5?
- Should I get a carbon or alu frame? Should I save money by buying a alu frame (£150 cheaper, 400g heavier) and put that into the wheels/groupset?
Essentially It is a tradeoff between frame, groupset and wheels and I'm not sure what would be the best place to put the money.
Alternatively I could just buy a Trek Madone 2.1 Triple for £900. http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/madone-21-h2-triple-2014-road-bike-ec041059
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance