Anything better at this price point?

TakeTheVeil

I'm having a look at the BeOne Storm on CRC.

It's around €850.. I was originally going to stick to €800, but the BeOne has a Shimano 105 setup whereas most other bikes i've been looking at have been Tiagra. (The Boardman Comp being a mix of 105 and Tiagra)

Is there anything better out there at this price point? Or should i wait until the introduction of 2010 bikes?

(My size is 56, if it helps with stock on suggested bikes)

AstraMonti

I have the 2008 and i am quite happy with it. The 2009 looks betters and has the newer 105, but its on standard double which might be a bit too much if you are new or not strong enough.

ednwireland

was on the horns of the same dilemma myself

cant actually see any reason not to buy the storm (54 or 56 myself cant actually decide cos my 54 cm steel frame has a longer top tube ) basically sportive riding, the only thing thats stopping me is i want a triple or at least a compact


Anyone, beone (need to add triple) or cube (as is)


beone storm £725

• Frame: 6061 T6 Alloy
• Fork: Carbon
• Rear Der: Shimano 105
• Front Der: Shimano 105
• Shifters: Shimano 105
• Brake levers: Shimano 105
• Brakes: Shimano 105
• Crankset: Shimano 105 (53-39)
• Handlebar: Kalloy HB 300
• Stem: Kalloy ASA 011
• Seatpost: Kalloy SP 600
• Saddle: BeOne (Cr-Mo Rail)
• Hubs: Novatec
• Rims: Alex Race 28
• Chain: KMC z-9000
• Cassette: Shimano 105(12-25)
• Tyres: Schwalbe Lugano
• Weight: 9.1kg
• Colour: Matt Black


or cube peleton £950

• Frame - Alu Superlite 7005 Double Butted, RFR geometry
• Size - 50, 53, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64
• Colour - White Red Print
• Forks - Dedacciai Black Blade Carbon
• Headset - FSA No.10 semi-integrated
• Stem - FSA OS190
• Handlebars - FSA Vero Compact
• Rear Derailleur - Shimano 105 Black
• Front Derailleur - Shimano 105 Black 3-speed, clamp 34.9mm
• Shifters - Shimano 105 Black 10-speed.
• Brakes - Shimano 105 Black
• Cranks - FSA Gossamer Megaexo 50x39x30Z, integrated BB
• Cassette - Shimano 105 12-27Z, 10-speed
• Chain - Shimano 105
• Wheel set - Fulcrum Racing 7
• Tyres - Schwalbe Blizzard 25x622
• Seatpost - FSA SL280 31.6mm
• Saddle - RFR Natural Shape 0.1 R
• Weight - 1400g

damoz

I have one question on the Beone Strom too - i just sat on a 53cm - when when standing had 1 or 2 cm to "spare" . So, would this be the right size frame for me ?

lukester

Cube has some marginally better components from a cursory glance. I was in a similar position when I got my bike, opted for the Cube, although mine had Ultegra over the 105, at a higher price.

Both of them get good reviews, if it were me I'd probably opt for the Cube.

Go for a compact though, not a triple.

ednwireland

sorry lukester the beone is at least a £200 cheaper than any similiar equipped bikes due to a markdown by crc (hopefully this thread doesnt cause them to sell out )

lukester

ednwireland wrote: »

sorry lukester the beone is at least a £200 cheaper than any similiar equipped bikes due to a markdown by crc (hopefully this thread doesnt cause them to sell out )

Then it's a very good deal. Have only seen good reviews of the Storm.

TakeTheVeil

Suppose the BeOne is the best bike at that price point then. I'll have to read up some reviews

DirkVoodoo

Not a fan of the Vero crankset. I have seen a lot of entry level road bikes online suddenly offering regular doubles, which is pretty surprising. Outside of racing or living in complete flatland, not many people need anything other than a compact or a triple.

I would personally go for the BeOne and buy a 27 tooth cassette with it.

poolboy

I have the beone storm 08 model i find it great only thing i changed were the wheels the alex rims not great when i got it i brought it to lbs to put it together the owner told me no way he could have sold me bike of that quality for that money i reccomend highly.

TakeTheVeil

Bellix! Went to buy the BeOne Storm today and they've no 56cm-sized left.

Probably not gonna get anymore back in either as they'd be clearing 2009 stock at this stage i'd assume

ednwireland

you'll just have to go for the focus cayo then

TakeTheVeil

The entire forum does seem to love the Cayo.. pity its €350 dearer.

lukester

TakeTheVeil wrote: »

The entire forum does seem to love the Cayo.. pity its €350 dearer.

Right now that seems a lot, but in a few months time when you're wondering if you should have spent the extra for the Cayo, it won't.

You might actually save money in the long run as the upgrade fever may take longer to bite with the Cayo.

AstraMonti

lukester wrote: »

Right now that seems a lot, but in a few months time when you're wondering if you should have spent the extra for the Cayo, it won't.

You might actually save money in the long run as the upgrade fever may take longer to bite with the Cayo.

Very very true!

Mother Duck

I got the Beone Storm 09 last week. Was initially looking at the entry level full carbon bikes but budget got unexpectedly restricted so needed to look around this price point.

I'd read the bikeradar review of the storm, and a couple of forum reports on it, and it all seemed good news...CRC also had a 10% off code at the time so it worked out a nice little deal.

I'm really happy with the bike...had just been taking it easy all week, cruising up and down the coast, but got a day out in wicklow yesterday...covered around 60k and it was a really nice ride.

Comes with full Ritchey finishing kit as well, its advertised as such on the beone site but dont think it's mentioned on CRC.

Had to leave it into LBS to set limits on the rear derailleur...it was set up by CRC functional, but couldn't shift into lowest or highest gears properly...so after making it worse by trying myself (I have no patience with these things) I gave it in.

Rest of the assembly was fine...rear brake was attached but not connected...front brake needed to be attached and connected...bars needed to be assembled and attached. Almost everything was pre-greased by CRC.

TakeTheVeil

Regarding the Cayo, €350 is a serious chunk of change, one which I just can't afford.

Mother D is making the Storm sound good to me.. I've popped off an email asking CRC is there getting any more 56s back in, but theyre probably not. So i'll just pick up a Boardman from Halfords if I can't find anythign better

damoz

I have ordered a Beone Storm 2009. Im 5'11 and inseam of 32 inch. I was told the 53cm was the correct size for me.... a little concerned that it may be too small. Any thoughts?

Lumen

damoz wrote: »

I have ordered a Beone Storm 2009. Im 5'11 and inseam of 32 inch. I was told the 53cm was the correct size for me.... a little concerned that it may be too small. Any thoughts?

I share your concern.

damoz

Oops. Should i be looking at the 56 then?

t0mm

I'm 5' 10" but have a 30" inseam, I sat on a 56 and found it too big (not enough stand over height) so a 53 should fit me, I'd say it might be a bit small for you (unless like me you have little legs).