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Looking at a interest free option preferably. Looked at Scott Solace 30 and the Ribble Sportive racing. Anybody any experience with either of these?

Any other options I should be looking at?


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 4:59 pm
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I'd go with something like http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m7b0s6p5237/CANNONDALE-SYNAPSE-CARBON-105-2013


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 5:07 pm
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Canyon Edurance CF?

https://www.canyon.com/en/roadbikes/series/endurace-cf.html


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 5:08 pm
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Would also like to add I'd need 58cm / xl


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 5:24 pm
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Depends what you want really, for me at this price point I'd go for a [url= http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/giant-defy-0-2015.html ]Giant Defy 0[/url] and then spend the rest on a nice set of wheels. But that's just me. So much choice at this price point.


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 5:26 pm
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Supersix Evo?

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m7b0s6p5514/CANNONDALE-SUPERSIX-EVO-105-5-2014


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 5:30 pm
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Cube agree


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 5:32 pm
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Nice Synapse!

2014 CAAD 10?

Boardman? Use the 15% offer and British Cycling 10% and pay by vouchers if you can buy them from your workplace for another 10% off.

Oops now it's 10% off via quidco. Might come back soon.


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 6:02 pm
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One of these for sure. You can twiddle about with the spec so you won't have to change much when you get it.

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/bike/rose-pro-sl-3000-744417/aid/aid:744461#3H-195ZC-195ZD-195ZE-195ZF-195ZG-195ZJ-195ZK-195ZL-195ZM-195ZN-195ZO-195ZP-195ZQ-195ZR-195ZS-195ZT-195ZU-195ZV-195ZW-195ZX-195ZY-1FMht-1FMhs


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 6:06 pm
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This looks quite promising...

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXRT80SPRT/planet-x-rt-80-sport-road-bike

Over budget of course!


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 6:17 pm
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The Ribble got a fantastic write up in Cycling Plus. Absolute bargain!


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 7:18 pm
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Some good suggestions there. Really like that Camyon but out of stock on my size. I don't know what it is, but I can't quite get round to liking Cannondale road bikes. Can't deny the above are well priced! I like the Planet X bike above, but not 100% sure if I like the graphics. I know that's bad, but it is a factor.


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 7:22 pm
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Nothing by Ribble can hold a candle to any Cannondale!


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 7:44 pm
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I've got a Ribble R872, absolute love it and couldn't recommend enough. Geometry is spot on and the bike is a pleasure to ride.

Got a mix of Tiagra and Ultegra on mine, plus some Campagnolo Zondas. Build came in at under £1200, with a couple of bits nicked from my other bike.

Ribble have got them with 105 groupset and Fulcrum Racing 5 wheels for £1100.

Not the trendiest bike, but great value for money.


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 8:34 pm
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Ribble Gran Fondo here was recently available with full Ultegra for £1k. Spend £200 on a wheel upgrade, stretch to Mavic Ksyrium Elite S if you can. The deal can be had on other frames too. Super comfy and plenty racey enough for me!


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 8:45 pm
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Not sure which version it was by worked on a PX road frame that was so flexy you could make the tyre touch the chainstay just by putting pressure on one of the pedals... So that put me off them a bit.


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 8:47 pm
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Cube agree

I looked at loads, tried a few & bought one of these - it's been a great find & considerably better than the Spesh Tarmac it replaced.


 
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I don't know what it is, but I can't quite get round to liking Cannondale road bikes

Sounds like you're a Ribble man to me. Do you own a Mitsubishi Warrior and is your favourite clothing brand Firetrap?


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 8:58 pm
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Why would that be the case if I was a "ribble man"?


 
Posted : 19/05/2015 10:49 pm
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TBH if it were my money I'd probably try to stretch to this...
https://www.canyon.com/en/roadbikes/bike.html?b=3589

Or as suggested above a Defy 0 and a set of wheels - maybe Ultegra.


 
Posted : 20/05/2015 8:47 am
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kinesis aithein and do a self build 🙂


 
Posted : 20/05/2015 9:35 am

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