What road bike with 2k budget?

[vickster]

Fugly you mean

 

[shanta]

Must admit I really like the look if the EC-130, but it's not be reviewed by any of the press yet and I don't think it's even in there showroom to have a look at so you could be spending 2.5k on donkey.

 

[bpsmith]

"Free" upgrade.

 

[Andrew_P]

LOL there is nothing a cyclists enjoys more than spending someone else's money!

 

[User16625]

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.

That looks kick-ass! Unfortunately given my average speeds, trying to ride around on that would be like trying to go shopping in a Lamborghini. One day I may invest in such a bike simply because I love that racy style. Has anyone actually ridden something like this after riding a normal road bike? If so how much more aerodynamic did it feel? Kind of like how I feel that tucking right down (head more or less on the handlebars) helps a bit in a head wind.

 

[Crandoggler]

Judging from their other bikes, this one will be good. As for speed, who cares! If you're spending £2k, then you may as well buy something you like. At least with Planet X you're buying a bike which has, on paper, very little margins. Spend the same on a 'branded' bike and you'll struggle to get a full group set, let alone carbon wheels. Anyway. Wish I had £2k to spend on that bike lol.

 

[smutchin]

If I had £2k to spend on a bike right now, I would probably choose an Orbea Avant M30D. Or a Merida Ride 5000. Or a Trek Domane 4.3 Disc.

Any of those bikes would suit me fine, dunno if they'd be right for anyone else. YMMV, as they say.

 

[OskarTennisChampion]

If I had £2k to spend on a bike right now, I would probably choose an Orbea Avant M30D. Or a Merida Ride 5000. Or a Trek Domane 4.3 Disc.

Any of those bikes would suit me fine, dunno if they'd be right for anyone else. YMMV, as they say.

I just feel Trek,Orbea and Merida are the generic type.
No soul and ride the same

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

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.

I placed an order for one of these on Wednesday before this upgrade was announced. I'm going to call PX in the morning, I'm hoping I can take this option up.

 

[Crandoggler]

If your bike hasn't been built they should be fine. I originally asked for an RT-58 with SRAM Apex, next day the rival came down £50 less than the Apex offer. I rang and they honoured it without any snags. If not, just say you'll cancel the order and re-order. You lucky toad.

 

[Winnershsaint]

This! http://www.primera-sports.com/cervelo-2016-r2-105-road-bike.html Great frame, upgradable, possibly downside will be stock wheels, but it isn't far removed from my R3 which is an astounding machine

 

[smutchin]

I just feel Trek,Orbea and Merida are the generic type.
No soul and ride the same

I see. Have you ridden all the bikes I mentioned? (I have.)

 

[shanta]

I would be interested to hear from anyone who has a Genesis zero or a Rose Xlite..

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

If your bike hasn't been built they should be fine. I originally asked for an RT-58 with SRAM Apex, next day the rival came down £50 less than the Apex offer. I rang and they honoured it without any snags. If not, just say you'll cancel the order and re-order. You lucky toad.

No it's not been built yet, the frames are scheduled to arrive at PX next week.

 

[shanta]

Seen a decent price on a a 2015 Scott Addict 10 Ultegra too . Any owners care to comment?