For the past 9 months I have really enjoyed a 12 year old, all carbon Willier Motorillo and now thinking of an up grade.
My profile: Age 63 with lots of sporting interests so two rides a week on average but I'm riding at least a 50km and 50mile challenge a month. Have done 100km a few times and before winter aim to do a 100 mile day.
193cm tall with 91cm inside leg measurement.
Looking to upgrade a)because I can and b) for max comfort and an overall newer "nicer" ride. Currently my wrists do ache after poor roads and longer rides.
If this goes well and I continue to ride the distances thinking I might go for a custom build at the next milestone birthday!
Both of the above seem to attract excellent reviews as benchmark setting endurance bikes. The Specialised also seems to have suspension built into the head tube which should give a more comfortable ride. But its still a little confusing as there's a no of models to choose from.
https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/shop/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road-bikes/roubaix/c/roubaix
eg
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184960995648?hash=item2b1088d140:g:6kYAAOSw35Fgz3lw
https://www.cannondale.com/en-gb/bikes/road/endurance/synapse
e.g.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184960904273?hash=item2b10876c51:g:NBEAAOSwS6Rg1S0f
I would prefer to spend upto £3k, (maybe more see above examples) on a second hand (
eBAy?) bike but would like some informed help as I start to keep an eye out on what's available.
1 Also want to fit 28 or 32mm tubeless tires - for convenience and for ride comfort (I doubt I'll be getting any younger)
2 Probably not electronic shifting - unnecessary IMO. I'm not racing
3 Ambivalent re disc brakes. Might be nice but could I change pads myself?
4 Wheels seem the most favoured upgrade. Do either of these have 'average' wheels as factory fit?
5 What are the best groupsets to look for?
6 Sizing an XL / 58-61cm frame?
6 What am I missing?
I'm sure that there are lots of other good bikes you'd recommend but I'd rather look out for one or two and get the right spec in the right colour (not too "blingy").
Look forward to thoughts. Thanks in advance.
