Which Carbon framed bike -advice

[David5416]

Really got the road bug having bought a Specialized sectuar earlier this year. I now really fancy a carbon framed bike to upgrade to. Thinking of a 2013 model as a lot of the shops seem to be reducing the prices,
FOCUS- TREK-RIDLEY-RIBBLE ??

 

[CRVFR]

IMHO the best bargains I've seen are the Cube Agree at about £899 and also my lbs has a Ridley Orion Summer Edition @ £900, but size M only (about a 54cm).

 

[Dangermouse]

Planet X are doing one at £999 WITH full 105 groupo

 

[Dangermouse]

Sorry.........make that Ultegra groupset.........what a bargain

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLPULT2/planet_x_pro_carbon_shimano_ultegra_road_bike

 

[David5416]

As i said i am very new to road bikes and one thing ive noticed is a lot of the more we and

Sorry.........make that Ultegra groupset.........what a bargain

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLPULT2/planet_x_pro_carbon_shimano_ultegra_road_bike

That looks a mint bike and i am very interested in it thanks.

 

[Dangermouse]

You wont get a cheap bike with Ultegra at that price, let alone a Carbon from PX so get in mate whilst they are still giving them away, only wish I had seen this offer a few weeks ago myself, but still I am more than happy with my Madone, which is probably as light but only has 105 groupset, so the PX is a steal considering it has Ultegra shifters and not some cheapos

 

[Hacienda71]

The wheelset on the PX is a bit on the cheap side. I suppose they have to offset the cost of the Ultegra group set somewhere.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

The wheelset on the PX is a bit on the cheap side. I suppose they have to offset the cost of the Ultegra group set somewhere.

Indeed,they are crap! Mine(now on a winter bike) lasted 6 months until the brake track started to look like the profile of an alp.

And they were looked after

 

[Dusty Bin]

Sorry.........make that Ultegra groupset.........what a bargain

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLPULT2/planet_x_pro_carbon_shimano_ultegra_road_bike

Not an Ultegra groupset though - only shifters and mechs.

 

[2pies]

You'll have to spend a fair amount to see much of a difference, the Secteur is a pretty good bike. Very comfortable as well, which is often why people move from Alu to Carbon. If you want to start racing, having a bike with more aggressive geometry would help. But the Secteur is fine for club rides and sportives. Why not just upgrade the wheels and some of the other bits and bobs?

That said, if you've £1500 - £2k burning a hole in your pocket, you could probably buy an extremely nice 2013 bike right now.

 

[DooDah]

My vote would be Cube. I managed to buy a new Cube Agree GTC SLT 2013 for 1070 quid three weeks ago. Full Ultegra groupset.

 

[David5416]

Thanks to everyone for all your knowledge and advice, I do like the sectuar and it is comfy as but just thought a carbon might be better ? As you say 2pies I might just look at a new wheels, saddle ,group set etc.

 

[David5416]

My vote would be Cube. I managed to buy a new Cube Agree GTC SLT 2013 for 1070 quid three weeks ago. Full Ultegra groupset.

Where was that from mate if you don't mind me asking ?

 

[DooDah]

Race Co, Stourbridge, but bought on a well known auction site. I have seen many good deals on 2013 Cubes elsewhere though, although they might be selling out fast.

 

[David5416]

Thanks DooDah I will have a look around