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I was set on a self build genesis equilibrium but due to a rather hefty car bill that will have to be a back burner.
That leaves me with a 1k limit on the C2W but to be honest non of the usual suspects - boardman, dolan, planetx, ribble really do much for me. I'm thinking looking to a 2014/13 bike.
I know a few shops offer C2W on sale bikes (like Paulscycles) and few offer a small top up if it is slightly over the 1k mark which I'd prefer not too..
Its for long winter miles, so comfy, guards and being a bit of a tart looks okay, and I'd like bright colours for the commute.
Not fussed about the latest 11 speed. In fact 9 speed might be a good call as I have a number of chains I could do with using up!
So what bargains are about? Others must be looking like me.
Oh. for 5'11" so 56
cotic escapade
guards, racks, ss, geared, discs, can take road/mtb/cx wheels
available frame, frame and fork or full build
I run mine with MTB hubs and road rims, CX disc brakes, CX carbon fork 😀
[url= http://www.rutlandcycling.com/281113/products/giant-defy-1-compact-road-bike-2014-blue-black.aspx ]Can't get better than this for the price![/url]
You need to add on 11% to the voucher price if buying on C2W. I'd be all over this if I was buying a road bike under 1k just now.
I decided against C2W after reading a lot about it on road.cc .. minimal gain was my conclusion.. though YMMV
Link to thread? I feel like I need an accountant trying to get my head around itI decided against C2W after reading a lot about it on road.cc .. minimal gain was my conclusion.. though YMMV
C2W just isn't worth the hassle these days... they need to up the limit.
I'd get an equilibrium
you've decided not to change jobs, then ?
I got a new equilibrium from Paul Milne cycles for £320, but I think it could have been the last 56cm. But try them.
105 5800 groupset - £325 at Merlin
Ultegra 6800 wheels at £260.
And your nearly there. Might be a little over £1K to finish but its what you wanted.
Looks nice doesn't it - sorry its not helping is it.
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I decided against C2W after reading a lot about it on road.cc .. minimal gain was my conclusion.. though YMMV
Link to thread? I feel like I need an accountant trying to get my head around it
It was the comments on here and also some other parts of the site
[url= http://road.cc/content/news/77000-cycle-work-scheme-guidance-allow-accessories-only-packages ]http://road.cc/content/news/77000-cycle-work-scheme-guidance-allow-accessories-only-packages[/url]
@scaredypants, no not for now, negotiated new role in the end as they didn't want to lose me. I'll give it another 6 months or so and see how things pan outas lots of change on the horizon, which means I need a winter commuter or ride the best roadie through a third winter.
That equilibrium really doesn't help, though I must say I think you should have gone with silver veloce (275 merlin) silver ritchy finishing kit (120ish) and fulcrum t's (125 ish merlin). With a brown saddle and finishing tape....that would look lurrvllyy
That Giant does look tempting as does a trek mandona if I can find one
Its not mine - mines in a box waiting to be built.