what do yeas think?

[malraff]

hi all

sorry for another one of these questions, but...

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-rhigos04/ i am getting my first road bike and to my untrained eye this looks the biz especially at this price?

are they a good bike? i can find very little reviews on them - anything i should be wary of?

mal

 

[vickster]

I think Sittingduck may have one of these...?

 

[xxmimixx]

lwow full carbon and new 105, looks very nice specs for the money, but beware the CCC (Cannondale Caad Crew) will be landing shortly

 

[malraff]

yea i thought it look decent - but then again i wouldnt know if it was bad!

im just a little worried about buying a bike online and it not being the right size, the local bike shop for that money was getting me

https://twelve50bikes.com/shop/Cube-Peloton-Pro-2012/192

decisions decisions!!

 

[eldudino]

I've got a Verenti Millook, and I have a mate who has the Rhigos 03, both of us really like the bikes. The 04 looks a bargain with the level of kit on it.

 

[ttcycle]

The verenti has much nicer components and for a good price. I've not ridden it so not sure on that. If you're buying on line, might be a good idea to do the measurements on the competitive cyclist site. Did your LBS say what size Cube they were going to get you? You could always compare geometry online. I got one of my bikes online, not the same as being able to try it but if you do your research you should be ok.

 

[malraff]

yea they said a 56 frame, but the frame measurements of the 2 bikes seem quite different!

 

[Moodyman]

Makes no difference whether it's Verenti or Shmenti. Most good bikes are made in Taiwan by the same few factories.

The chances are that the Verenti is made by the same factory that makes a Giant or Trek or Specialized.

So...it's a good bike.

As TTCYCLE says, check your leg measurement and arm reach, but don't be afraid as Wiggle do a 28-day ride and return if it's not right for you.

 

[Judderz]

Only thing with this bike is the wheels...Pro Lite Como's are on the heavy side

 

[malraff]

now my uncle who does a fair bit of cycling says he wouldnt buy either 2 but this one instead

lol

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-z85-2012/

 

[Enw.nigel]

Malraff, I bought a Focus Cayo 105 from Wiggle in May and their customer service is excellent. They double check that you are ordering the correct size bike but you were also given a 30 day trial with the bike. If you did not like it you could send it back (make sure you keep the packaging). I don't know if this was still in place though.
Hope this helps as far as Wiggle are concerned.

 

[malraff]

Malraff, I bought a Focus Cayo 105 from Wiggle in May and their customer service is excellent. They double check that you are ordering the correct size bike but you were also given a 30 day trial with the bike. If you did not like it you could send it back (make sure you keep the packaging). I don't know if this was still in place though.
Hope this helps as far as Wiggle are concerned.

thanks nigel it is reassuring to know that!

 

[smokeysmoo]

Malraff, I bought a Focus Cayo 105 from Wiggle in May and their customer service is excellent.

It certainly is, they've had 3 cf frames replaced on my bikes over the last few years

IMHO I'd go for a CAAD10 105, yes it's a little bit more money at £999, but that buys you the best alu frame in the world, as opposed to a bottom end cf frame, (it's also actually lighter then cf as well )

It's obviously your choice but I know where my money would go.

 

[Sittingduck]

I think Sittingduck may have one of these...?

I've got a Verenti Millook, not a Rhingos
Very happy with it so far, although I have not had it all that long.

 

[malraff]

went with the felt z85 2012 from wiggle at the finish! the 20 % off sure helped sway my decision