Final decision for next year

aquanaut

After tons of research into upgrades, Scott CR1, Planet X SL Pro Carbon amonst others, ive decided that im gonna save up my money till October and get the Cube Agree GTC Pro - anyone have one or have any feed back as first carbon bike?

ccull123

so jealous:)

thebouldwhacker

Not to mess with your head but you did ask.... kinda:P

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=59247

Have you looked at beone, its got a few more 105 bits, lighter and (only my opinion) she looks a bit nicer too, same price range in crc land.

gman2k

thebouldwhacker wrote: »

Not to mess with your head but you did ask.... kinda:P

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=59247

Have you looked at beone, its got a few more 105 bits, lighter and (only my opinion) she looks a bit nicer too, same price range in crc land.

Or Planet X SL Pro for less money with DA7900.....instead of 105/FSA mix.
You'd want to be stone mad to touch that BeOne with the value of the PX.

Someone will be along shortly about Canyon.

OP, what are you riding at the moment?

oflahero

Getting mighty cheesed off now waiting on my PX off the outfit in Athlone. Coming up on a month now. Probably a victim of its own popularity. Whatever you're buying, check stock levels and get a firm delivery date.

bikenut

Does anyone else get annoyed by PX quoting Dura Ace when it's only the shifters and mechs - it's usually a FSA gossamer chainset and PX brakes.

It's still unbelievable value but borders on mis-selling/mis-advertising?

What framesize did you go for Olafhero - all the mediums seem to be held back until mid-June

gman2k

bikenut wrote: »

Does anyone else get annoyed by PX quoting Dura Ace when it's only the shifters and mechs - it's usually a FSA gossamer chainset and PX brakes.

It's still unbelievable value but borders on mis-selling/mis-advertising?

What framesize did you go for Olafhero - all the mediums seem to be held back until mid-June

Good point, but, that CRC Beone has FSA cranks and calipers also!
(I don't even like Planet-X btw!)

Plastik

bikenut wrote: »

Does anyone else get annoyed by PX quoting Dura Ace when it's only the shifters and mechs - it's usually a FSA gossamer chainset and PX brakes.

It's still unbelievable value but borders on mis-selling/mis-advertising?

What framesize did you go for Olafhero - all the mediums seem to be held back until mid-June

They do it for everything. The Rival & Force come with an Apex chainset, the Ultegra with a 105 cassette and FSA chainset. Etc

ashleey

Focus?

aquanaut

gman2k wrote: »

Or Planet X SL Pro for less money with DA7900.....instead of 105/FSA mix.
You'd want to be stone mad to touch that BeOne with the value of the PX.

Someone will be along shortly about Canyon.

OP, what are you riding at the moment?

Trek 1.5 at the moment. Want to stay local to Waterford so LBSs, no-one has mentioned Ridley yet
As for Planet X it is still an option but like I said, lbs so specialized, cube, scott or trek are preferences. Have looked at ktm but heard bad stuff about frame process.

gman2k

aquanaut wrote: »

Trek 1.5 at the moment. Want to stay local to Waterford so LBSs, no-one has mentioned Ridley yet
As for Planet X it is still an option but like I said, lbs so specialized, cube, scott or trek are preferences. Have looked at ktm but heard bad stuff about frame process.

Ahh...now I know who you are - was out with you last Sunday!
I'll chat to you in real life about my thoughts on the issue above!

aquanaut

gman2k wrote: »

Ahh...now I know who you are - was out with you last Sunday!
I'll chat to you in real life about my thoughts on the issue above!

Thanks gman2k - might see you on Monday but big cycle on Sunday so will see how we go - otherwise im on PM! - something like your bike would be nice (one day) :P

thebouldwhacker

aquanaut wrote: »

like I said, lbs so specialized, cube, scott or trek are preferences. Have looked at ktm but heard bad stuff about frame process.

Spokes have a wider range than that. Dolan & Kuoto spring to mind, pop into them for a chat...

aquanaut

In there loads wacker - did you see the ever so slightly second hand Kuoto? Someone bought it before I had even thought up a good case to put too the wife. Lovely Kharma though. La Pierre definately no interest but the agree gtc in the window calls to me!

kayaksurfbum

aquanaut wrote: »

but big cycle on Sunday so will see how we go

Sunday?? are you coming to the carrick wheelers sportive?


Id go for a Scott, the finish is fantastic on them.

aquanaut

No, not this time Kayak, I have the Iain Hatton spin on from town to fungarvan and then back in the coast. About 110km I think. Theres a lot going on this weekend, shame the weather forcast isn't like they said a few days ago. Enjoy the Carrick sportif

Marguerite Tonery

If you have done all your research and you love your choice, then go for it. It is a great bike anyway. Everyone has their preferences - just follow your heart. It will be right for you! Enjoy the ride!

Muckers

Na. Kuota kharma for me simply because i have one

Lumen

Get whatever has the best paintjob

aquanaut

Its now down to the Scott CR1 Comp, Cube Agree GTC Pro and Focus Cayo 2.0 Ultegra (thanks Lumen for pointing out that I can use c2w with Wiggle). Time to organise some test rides I think. Still keep looking at the Cube Agree Pro (aluminium) as an option - do many people have full Ultegra Alu bikes as an all year rounder?

blorg

There isn't a massive difference between the groups once you are 10 speed. I'd take 105 on most carbon frames over Ultegra on most aluminium any day. At that price range I would not be considering aluminium.

oflahero

bikenut wrote: »

What framesize did you go for Olafhero - all the mediums seem to be held back until mid-June

Sorry, just saw this now. (Appropriate given the PX delays!) Yes, medium was prescribed for me by Herr Doktor Planet-X. Result: no bike. Should've just saved a bit more and waited for those annual Canyon deals they do during the Tour de France...

aquanaut

Nice one blorg - the alu frame thought was based upon coming off rather than groupset, but think if I bought it I would spend the next few years wishing id bought a carbon. By the way Blorg, spent Sunday morning reading your blog, great stuff. Wish I could live off hotdogs!