SuperSix Evo - Tarmac Expert - SLR02

[Lugnegard]

Yes, I know there is a lot of similar threads, but I want your opinion today, not one year ago

I'm about to buy a new bike, complete, not a frame set. My budget is max $3500. I want something very allround with great power transfer. Comfort is not really a concern as long as it's not ultra stiff with zero compliance. It should be ok to make long ride, but I dont want a Roubaix or similar

So I've narrowed it down to the following. Very standard bikes, but that doesn't matter to me.

What is your experience with your Supersix/Tarmac/SLR02?
What don't you like about it?

And yes, some of you will say: -Pick the one you like the most with the coolest paint job.
Well, I don't really have the budget or interested to buy a bike that expensive, cause it would mean a S-works, just for the sheer beauty of it. I don't feel comfortable spending that amount on a bike, at least not yet

Thanks for your time and vote

[mgoles]

Consider Giant TCR also... I bought SL version 2014 for much less money than your budget, that frameset is same range as s-works, hi-mod and slr-01....


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[mgoles]

Or take a look on 2016 tcr advanced pro with ultegra and carbon clinchers...


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[DeLuz]

I had a S-Works Tarmac SL3 in size 52cm, it was too stiff beat me up.
Now I have a Supersix EVO and love it.
I bought the cheapest 105 version, stripped and sold the parts and put Chorus 11 speed on it and wheels built by myself, awesome.

[Doolop]

I can honestly say that the new tarmac is hands down the best bike I have ever ridden.
I had a 13' evo dura ace and I found it to be a little bit to flexy in the front end and bottom bracket for my liking.
I found the caad12 to ride better then the evo. (fwiw the amount of bikes ive owned for comparison is huge)

[Lugnegard]

Thanks everyone for your input, helps alot!
Doolop: Which version of the Tarmac are you referring to?

[Lugnegard]

Been lurking over at Evans for month, they got some great deals on 2015 models. Found a very nice Evo Ultegra in the Liquigas green, but they didn't have my size. The 56 slot said "Discontinued", really ashame since the price was good at $2000. Then tonight when surfing around the 56 slot was open for purchase(!!), so I bought it straight away. Really good price, have seen it for $2500, but only Evans had it for $2000, which gives me $1000 on upgrades which will include a new cock-pit (Zipp) and some slightly better wheels.
The guy who designs all cool custom paintjobs for C-dale and Spec will create a special version of his Sagan TDF bike and we'll have it painted at Lumar Color in Italy (paint factory for several high-end brands). It will be cool!

[ohhyeok90]

Pick the one you like the most with the coolest paint job. +1

but another way is choose most popular in you region because when you can sell.

I bet you may have want 'expensive' bike one day.

[Lugnegard]

My only concern is whether it is stiff enough in the bottom bracket, I really don't want any flex sideways when pedalling hard or standing up.

In regards to wanting an "expensive" bike one day. Well, to start with I consider this to be an expensive bike. It costed $3450 when not on sale. That is a lot of money.
When this bike is complete it will have Red22, Enve or campa wheels and a full Zipp cock-pit. It will sure be expensive .

[Devon]

I cracked an SLR02. Lovely bike to ride, mind. Rock solid, stiff and climbs like a monster.

[mook0576]

I think supersix is very good

[joepac]

I liked the ride feel of the Tarmac better than the Supersix. Never tried a BMC... Try them all out if you can and then pick.

[Philbar72]

tried the 3 better brethren of these. I own a team machine SLR01. its a fantastic bike. the S works tarmac would be my second choice.

Loads of club mates have the SLR02. they all to a person love them. same with Tarmac, Same with Evo...

it might depend on how they fit you!

[westham7]

How much does the bmc aero road frameset run

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[younggil]

Cannondale Supersix Evo Ultegra or BMC slr01