Felt F4 SL 2009 V Focus Cayou Ultegra 2009

messed_up

Anybody any advice as to which one of these is the better buy? The felt is (pre-discount) the more expensive bike but I'm not sure what the difference between the two is. I know that there are a lot of Focus advocates here so any advice wold be appreciated

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Felt_F4_SL_2009/5360038949/

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http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Focus_Cayo_Ultegra_2009/5360037590/

Thanks

DirkVoodoo

Both are nearly identical in terms of spec: Ultegra SL and Mavic Aksium wheelsets. Small differences with Felt favoring their own brand finishing kit.

It's worth noting the Felt comes with 23mm width tyres while the Focus comes with 25mm, personally I prefer 23mm for the compromise between comfort and rolling resistance, and use 25mm for commuting duties.

If I had to choose I would go for the Felt, just because the F series frames are closer to traditional geometry than a lot of modern frames, the hydroformed tubing is dead nice to look at too. I can't give you a logical reason for choosing one over the other, just to me the Felt looks nicer, but both bikes are top class!

horizon26

I have a focus cayo very happy with it.The felt and the focus are similar in both have the ultegra.Both bikes are great value for money.I think for me the felt is the better bike,but not by all that much.But its still the better bike dam the more I look at it the better value it seems.Still I am very happy with my cayo and as I bought it in December i got a great deal.If I had the choice again I would definitely go for the felt.:(