Help me choose a new bike - 3500€ limit
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Hi,
I'm in a market for a new bike, with a budget limit of 3500€. My current bike is a giant TCR advanced(alloy steerer) with 105 and Campagnolo Zonda C17 wheels, and I want to by a new bike with a high end frame, groupset and wheels can be of lower grade as I will be upgrading as time goes by. My preference is to have a light, climbing bike (my own weight is 59Kg).
What bikes do you suggest? I was currently looking into the Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8.0 or by a trek Emonda SLR frameset and build from there (will use my current Zonda C17 wheels initially).
Thanks
I'm in a market for a new bike, with a budget limit of 3500€. My current bike is a giant TCR advanced(alloy steerer) with 105 and Campagnolo Zonda C17 wheels, and I want to by a new bike with a high end frame, groupset and wheels can be of lower grade as I will be upgrading as time goes by. My preference is to have a light, climbing bike (my own weight is 59Kg).
What bikes do you suggest? I was currently looking into the Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8.0 or by a trek Emonda SLR frameset and build from there (will use my current Zonda C17 wheels initially).
Thanks
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+1 for Rose - but question is, are they willing to sell you a frameset...?
There are order numbers and prizes, but I guess they are meant for replacements only...
Frame 2262686 1,700€
Fork 2262687 399€
The cheapest complete bike would be the ROSE X-LITE SIX Ultegra Di2 for 4,299€ and therefore above the limit. I don't think there will be really cheaper version with lower spec, because there's the ROSE X-LITE FOUR with a heavier frameset...
I'm curious for the first test results, but everything looks promising - it could be a Tarmac SL at a better price point...
There are order numbers and prizes, but I guess they are meant for replacements only...
Frame 2262686 1,700€
Fork 2262687 399€
The cheapest complete bike would be the ROSE X-LITE SIX Ultegra Di2 for 4,299€ and therefore above the limit. I don't think there will be really cheaper version with lower spec, because there's the ROSE X-LITE FOUR with a heavier frameset...
I'm curious for the first test results, but everything looks promising - it could be a Tarmac SL at a better price point...
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We don't have that in Portugal, Ultegra is the lowest spec in the pro range. I also don't really like the color scheme of the current ultegra TCR pro.
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The Rose sounds like a cracking choice, is there anyone around here with one to share some feedback around the build quality?
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Emonda SLR or TCR Adv SL. The SL climbs really well!
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Canyon is difficult to beat on value for money.mustafah009 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 02, 2018 1:11 pmHi,
I'm in a market for a new bike, with a budget limit of 3500€. My current bike is a giant TCR advanced(alloy steerer) with 105 and Campagnolo Zonda C17 wheels, and I want to by a new bike with a high end frame, groupset and wheels can be of lower grade as I will be upgrading as time goes by. My preference is to have a light, climbing bike (my own weight is 59Kg).
What bikes do you suggest? I was currently looking into the Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8.0 or by a trek Emonda SLR frameset and build from there (will use my current Zonda C17 wheels initially).
Thanks
Have you checked how well the frame fits you? I would be mindful of the fact that frames differ quite a bit - some are long and low and others shorter and higher. Depending on your morphology and flexiblity one bike might work well for you whilst another might not, independent of quality.
For example I am tall with long legs and shorter torso. Means that I would best fit the Endurace in the Canyon line up, even though I run a healthy drop.
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Short legs long torso and very good flexibility, I run the TCR which is a size S with a 110mm 17º negative stem (would like to get a smaller frame with 130 stem).jever98 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 02, 2018 4:32 pm
Canyon is difficult to beat on value for money.
Have you checked how well the frame fits you? I would be mindful of the fact that frames differ quite a bit - some are long and low and others shorter and higher. Depending on your morphology and flexiblity one bike might work well for you whilst another might not, independent of quality.
For example I am tall with long legs and shorter torso. Means that I would best fit the Endurace in the Canyon line up, even though I run a healthy drop.
One of my concerns with the Canyon Ultimate slx is the length of the provided stem/bar combo (in the frameset), in my size it comes with only 90mm stem length and they don't seem to be willing to change it without additional charge.
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The Canyon is so much value for the money and all you would ever need. How much is the additional charge? Cant be that much tbh.mustafah009 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 02, 2018 5:06 pmShort legs long torso and very good flexibility, I run the TCR which is a size S with a 110mm 17º negative stem (would like to get a smaller frame with 130 stem).jever98 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 02, 2018 4:32 pm
Canyon is difficult to beat on value for money.
Have you checked how well the frame fits you? I would be mindful of the fact that frames differ quite a bit - some are long and low and others shorter and higher. Depending on your morphology and flexiblity one bike might work well for you whilst another might not, independent of quality.
For example I am tall with long legs and shorter torso. Means that I would best fit the Endurace in the Canyon line up, even though I run a healthy drop.
One of my concerns with the Canyon Ultimate slx is the length of the provided stem/bar combo (in the frameset), in my size it comes with only 90mm stem length and they don't seem to be willing to change it without additional charge.