What road bike with 2k budget?

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coco69

Veteran
Location
North west
Just to add on this....could someone explain in laymans terms what if any improvements have been made on the 2016 supersix evo frame
 

Milkfloat

An Peanut
Location
Midlands
After being let down by Canyon - I purchased one of these. I did not want discs either. I also wanted it for Club rides and sportive distances. So far I am very happy, although I did swap out the saddle and wheels straight away.

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bpsmith

Veteran
I got a Bianchi Sempre Pro Ultegra, with a great saving, which fits your requirements exactly @shanta.

Absolutely superb bike. Race geometry in a slightly more relaxed style. Basically lets you set up as more of a Sportive or longer distance bike, or slam the stem down and get a racier feel. Very comfortable, great handling and has amazing looks too. Always draws attention, even in predominantly Matte Black. Over your budget in full priced terms, but easily under budget at this time of year.
 

ayceejay

Guru
Location
Rural Quebec
At this point in time new models are being offered with 11 speed derailleur and disk brakes, it also looks like colour is back. If none of this bothers you the is where you can pick up a bargain, just take into account what Milk Float said about swapping saddle and wheels above because you will most likely do the same.
You could get a Ridley Noah with 10 speed Ultegra for that money here.
 
I'm an MTB'er first and foremost,so I might not count as a good judge.^_^
But my work colleague bought a bike a while back called a BMC Teammachine.It's beautiful.
My work is on a 2 mile straight stretch of road,and I cheekily asked for a wee shotty which he kindly did.
So with SPD's on one size too big,I shot away and could not believe the speed of this thing.
I can safely say it is a great bike and great looking too.
Pretty sure he said it was around £1700,but I will ask again.
 
You will get lots of ideas and with 2 two grand you will have quite a selection. For what it's worth I love my Canyon but you have ruled that out so it would have to be the Cannondale Super Six Evo 105 with a nice set of Racing 0 Wheels. Good luck and above all enjoy your search ^_^
 

Donger

Convoi Exceptionnel
Location
Quedgeley, Glos.
Buy a £1000 bike and spend the rest on taking it on a couple of foreign holidays. Don't be one of those people who spend £2k on a bike and never go anywhere good on it. When you are old and grey and your cycling days are behind you, you are more likely to treasure your memories of foreign adventures than you are to get misty-eyed with nostalgia about your carbon forks or your top-of-the-range groupset (IMHO).
 

vickster

Squire
Go to a few local bike shops and see what they have, try and ride. Go on feel, looks, smiles per mile not purely on spec
 

Crandoggler

Senior Member
Ok guys. I have a budget if 2k but have been looking since May and still can't decide. Now is the best time to get the most bang for my buck as the 2015 models are in the sales. What would you buy? (Excluding Canyon, due to rediculous waiting times)
I do club rides and Sportives, don't need Di2, as would rather put the cash to some good wheels. I like aero bikes but don't think I would get any benefit as I avg about 16 mph. Not keen on discs and would really like something in black (picky I admit)

Just another reason to go for the Planet X - they're now offering Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLS or Fast Forward F6R wheels as a free upgrade. Mental.

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