Stick With the Norm, or More Exotic?

[bpsmith]

What are Focus and Canyon like also? My mate just ordered a Cayo 2.0 for £1,500 or so. Seemed like a great deal.

 

[vickster]

You need a short list and then go ride some

 

[bpsmith]

You need a short list and then go ride some

Spot on. Trying to spend some time getting to said short list, via this thread, in readiness for spending.

My perceived budget seems to be increasing ever slowly though!

 

[bpsmith]

Pearson look like nice bikes. Review of their HammerAndTongs model is very good. Then check their site and they have a Venge Expert in my size for £40 cheaper and £660 off RRP. lol.

Nope. Sticking to something different.

 

[Cyclist33]

I'd at least take a look at Rose if I had a large wad of cash - this caught my eye for ~ £2400:

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/bike/rose-xeon-crs-4000-2014

Though personally I'd have to change the handlebar tape

Whoa! That white one is absolutely beautiful.

 

[youngoldbloke]

I'd at least take a look at Rose if I had a large wad of cash - this caught my eye for ~ £2400:

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/bike/rose-xeon-crs-4000-2014

Though personally I'd have to change the handlebar tape

No prob - you can spec the tape from a wide range. I've got the 6800 Ultegra version, raw carbon, lovely bike. Was looking at someones Canyon last night, same spec equivalent bike, only the frame (obviously) saddle and seatpost (and tape) different from mine, very very very desirable too .

 

[Apollonius]

Bikes are like men/women. Get the one that takes your heart. Don't calculate.