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€1,300ish to Spend

  • 31-01-2013 6:08pm
    #1
    ozzy jr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,519 ✭✭✭


    I'm looking at upgrading from my Specialized Allez Sport. I'll probably get 3-400 for my bike as part of a trade in, so I'll have around €1,300 maybe a little more to spend.

    Where should I be spending my money?

    I could probably get an entry level Carbon frame bike for near that money, but would I be better with an aluminium frame and higher specs on other componants?

    Any suggestions greatfully received :)


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  • #2
    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    Sell the Allez yourself, you'll get a better price for it than trade in and if it's in good nick and not too old it should shift quickly as Specialized are a well know name with a good reputation.

    Planet X Ireland do the SL Pro Carbon with Apex for €1150 or Rival for €1300, both very good spec for the price.

    Ribble have the Rvo Pro Carbon with 105 for €1242 (with Look Keo Classic Pedals) or the R872 (gorgeous frame) with 105 for €1434 (with keo classic pedals) in their special edition section.
    They used to have Sram options too (apex = cheaper than 105 and I prefer it) but don't have it anymore.

    They're a few options anyway.


  • #3
    Dubba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 895 ✭✭✭Dubba


    I'm a big fan of Canyon. For close to your budget, the aluminium bikes are supposed to be great bikes.

    http://www.canyon.com/_en/roadbikes/bike.html?b=3076

    And a bit more over your budget is the carbon version:

    http://www.canyon.com/_en/roadbikes/bike.html?b=3083


  • #4
    Brian?
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,899 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    Seaneh wrote: »
    Sell the Allez yourself, you'll get a better price for it than trade in and if it's in good nick and not too old it should shift quickly as Specialized are a well know name with a good reputation.

    Planet X Ireland do the SL Pro Carbon with Apex for €1150 or Rival for €1300, both very good spec for the price.

    Ribble have the Rvo Pro Carbon with 105 for €1242 (with Look Keo Classic Pedals) or the R872 (gorgeous frame) with 105 for €1434 (with keo classic pedals) in their special edition section.
    They used to have Sram options too (apex = cheaper than 105 and I prefer it) but don't have it anymore.

    They're a few options anyway.


    I'll say it again and again. That Ribble R872 is a beautiful bargain.

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