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New bike built - frame decision

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  • 14-03-2010 10:50pm
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    Diarmuid
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    Everyone else seems to be at it so I figure why not. Going to build up a bike myself so looking for advice.I want to build a race bike, I already have a pretty comfortable road bike so I figure something more aggressive and stiff would be in order

    Firstly I'm pretty sure I'm going for the SRAM Rival groupset. They seem to be great value for money and I like the idea of trying something different out for a change. Probably a 50/34 + 11-23

    Secondly the big frame decision. Here I have no clue. Budget wise I'd say up to €700. I missed out on the s/h Giant TCR frame that was going here a while back so now looking everywhere and anywhere. Planet-X and Ribble both have frames but would like to look further afield also before making a decision. Anyone ever looked a the option of buying direct from Tawain or China?

    After that I'm not too concerned at the moment. I have spare wheels and the rest are smaller details for me.

    So any input on the frame option?
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    #2
    DirkVoodoo
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    Might be worth hanging on to see what the new planet x road frame is like. Not sure when it is released, but if anything there might be some discounts on the already well priced SL Pro frame.


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    abcdggs
    Registered Users Posts: 1,831 ✭✭✭abcdggs


    i love the look of this, it will definitely be on my short list for my next build, as for performance i have no clue though unfortunately. i just love the split chain stays


    ABPX(anything but planet-x)


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    Diarmuid
    Registered Users Posts: 3,981 ✭✭✭Diarmuid


    DirkVoodoo wrote: »
    Might be worth hanging on to see what the new planet x road frame is like. Not sure when it is released, but if anything there might be some discounts on the already well priced SL Pro frame.

    There's a new Planet-X frame on the way?


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    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,504 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    The nano, review in cycling plus a month ago I think:

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    DirkVoodoo
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    Also, have you seen this offer:

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    Raam
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    Five out of six. Hmmm
    I recommend an R3

    http://www.slanecycles.com/cervelo-r3-white-2008-frame-a-great-road-bike-frame-from-cerv-p-2946.html
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    Lumen
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    Raam wrote: »
    Five out of six. Hmmm. I recommend an R3

    For €700?


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    Raam
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    Yeah, go for the R3.


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    Lumen
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    Raam wrote: »
    Yeah, go for it.

    The price on the R3 link you posted is £1,499.99. The budget is €700.

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    Raam
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    Lumen wrote: »
    The price on the R3 link you posted is £1,499.99. The budget is €700.

    I still recommend an R3. When have we ever cared about blowing people's budget around here?


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    Lumen
    Registered Users Posts: 31,034 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Raam wrote: »
    I still recommend it. When have we ever cared about blowing people's budget around here?

    True. But £1500 is a lot.

    Addict R4 frameset, £800, 1340g.


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    Raam
    Registered Users Posts: 14,317 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    Lumen wrote: »
    True. But £1500 is a lot.

    Addict R4 frameset, £800, 1340g.

    I think Diarmuid would look great on an R3.


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    Lumen
    Registered Users Posts: 31,034 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Raam wrote: »
    I think Diarmuid would look great on an R3.

    Yeah, but it would be so nice he'd be afraid to race it, taking his crappy bike instead, and have to pull out with mechanical failure.


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    #15
    DirkVoodoo
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    Yum yum:

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    Raam
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    Lumen wrote: »
    Yeah, but it would be so nice he'd be afraid to race it, taking his crappy bike instead, and have to pull out with mechanical failure.

    Did someone have to pull out with a mechanical recently?


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    Lumen
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    Raam wrote: »
    Did someone have to pull out with a mechanical recently?

    You did, I heard. I prefer to crash.

    edit: and my Addict crashes very well. Not a scratch, or even a cracked chainstay.


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    Raam
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    I don't like the Canyons at all. Something about the downtube shape and the front.


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    DirkVoodoo
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    Raam wrote: »
    Did someone have to pull out with a mechanical recently?

    I think that was pulled out....of a ditch....with a mechanical.

    EDIT: Actually, best not get involved in this, it could turn nasty on me!


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    Raam
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    Lumen wrote: »
    You did, I heard. I prefer to crash.

    Oh, I finished the race.


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    #21
    Lumen
    Registered Users Posts: 31,034 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Raam wrote: »
    I don't like the Canyons at all. Something about the downtube shape and the front.

    Beefy tube profiles need to be balanced by crazy deep section rims. It's the law.


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    Diarmuid
    Registered Users Posts: 3,981 ✭✭✭Diarmuid


    DirkVoodoo wrote: »
    Also, have you seen this offer:
    I spotted that and it does look good however it kinda defeats my self-build goal. But, yeah, it probably makes more sense
    Raam wrote: »
    Five out of six. Hmmm
    I recommend an R3
    Nice frame. Not so nice price

    This looks interesting


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    #23
    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,504 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    I think built up, better than this, it could look quite nice:

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    I mean come on! A nice white frame with some orange detailing and he just goes for BLACK! I see room to express yourself, bring in some autumnal hues!


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    Lumen
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    Diarmuid wrote: »
    This looks interesting

    Pedalforce are fine. IIRC Ribble use them.


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    Raam
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    Diarmuid wrote: »
    This looks interesting

    I know a chap who had/has one of them. Had to send the first back for some reason. But then again, I had to send my R3 back. I know he liked it while he had it. I think he got a second one.


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    #26
    DirkVoodoo
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    Diarmuid wrote: »
    This looks interesting

    I think abcdggs has a pedalforce and Quigs snr had one, they look good and I have heard good things.


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    #27
    Lumen
    Registered Users Posts: 31,034 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    DirkVoodoo wrote: »
    I mean come on! A nice white frame with some orange detailing and he just goes for BLACK! I see room to express yourself, bring in some autumnal hues!

    Yeah, there's also a Fuji version with orange inner chainstay paint. There are some cheaper deals in the clearance section of the Canyon site.


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    #28
    DirkVoodoo
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    Lumen wrote: »
    Yeah, there's also a Fuji version with orange inner chainstay paint. There are some cheaper deals in the clearance section of the Canyon site.

    Yeah I looked, 50 or 56cm, I reckon Diarmuid is 54?


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    #29
    Raam
    Registered Users Posts: 14,317 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    Only 835e approx + shipping + possible import fee

    Frameset:
    http://www.racycles.com/product.aspx?catid=10,30,534&pid=1733

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    #30
    abcdggs
    Registered Users Posts: 1,831 ✭✭✭abcdggs


    As my first bike i'm horrendously biased, but pedal force are without a doubt the best frame in the world :) seriously though i'm really enjoying mine.

    damn you all, googling around and came across this, my build came in much more than this... :(


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    #31
    Diarmuid
    Registered Users Posts: 3,981 ✭✭✭Diarmuid


    Spotted another relevant thread.

    My current bike is a 52 but would be considering a 51 on this build.


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