bike option

Milltown17

Hi all,
I need some help lads im going buying a bike this week and im down to 3 bikes to pick.The giant defy 3,lapierre audacio 200 and orbea aqua tsr.All these 3 bikes are around the same price so any info on which would be my best option would be great.Also around 850euro is my budget but would i be better off buying a entry level carbon bike and blow my budget or stick around the 850 mark

route66

Milltown17 wrote: »

Hi all,
I need some help lads im going buying a bike this week and im down to 3 bikes to pick.The giant defy 3,lapierre audacio 200 and orbea aqua tsr.All these 3 bikes are around the same price so any info on which would be my best option would be great.Also around 850euro is my budget but would i be better off buying a entry level carbon bike and blow my budget or stick around the 850 mark

Of those 3? No hesitation, the Giant. Some say they are a little too "popular" but it has the best spec of those 3 bikes - the cheaper gear shifting system on the other 2 is no where near as good. It's (much) more expensive brother also won the Cycling Plus 2013 bike of the year (link)

A cheapo carbon might also work. If you don't mind on-line, something like this might fit the bill.

mullr

Hi all,

I'm looking at buying a road bike under the bike to work scheme and have decided to do it online, do you know if you are allowed under the scheme to purchase a bike this way?
I was thinking of using Chain reaction cycles in Belfast but they are outside our revenue jurisdiction as the are located in the North is this allowed.

Also let me know if you have any thoughts on my bike selection (good or bad!!)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=75435

Thanks.

Milltown17

route66 wrote: »

Of those 3? No hesitation, the Giant. Some say they are a little too "popular" but it has the best spec of those 3 bikes - the cheaper gear shifting system on the other 2 is no where near as good. It's (much) more expensive brother also won the Cycling Plus 2013 bike of the year (link)

A cheapo carbon might also work. If you don't mind on-line, something like this might fit the bill.

Anyone know anything about the above mekk 2g bike are they any good

godtabh

mullr wrote: »

Also let me know if you have any thoughts on my bike selection (good or bad!!)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=75435

Thanks.

That looks like a tasty bike

shaka

mullr wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm looking at buying a road bike under the bike to work scheme and have decided to do it online, do you know if you are allowed under the scheme to purchase a bike this way?
I was thinking of using Chain reaction cycles in Belfast but they are outside our revenue jurisdiction as the are located in the North is this allowed.

Also let me know if you have any thoughts on my bike selection (good or bad!!)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=75435

Thanks.

Why did you decide to do it online ? Think you will often get better value from a good LBS and a good one will include servicing excluding parts, u don't get that kinda comeback online.

Seaneh

shaka wrote: »

Why did you decide to do it online ? Think you will often get better value from a good LBS and a good one will include servicing excluding parts, u don't get that kinda comeback online.

If you know any LBS selling full carbon BeOne's with 105 groupsets and wheels with 105hubs and Exal XR3 rims at that price, let me know, because that looks like a fecking bargain to me.


Op, that bike is a lovely piece of kit.

You might want to consider this as well, for that sort of price but a higher sppec, lighter groupset, if you're looking for a carbon bike:

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLPRIV13/planet_x_pro_carbon_sram_rival_road_bike

shaka

Don't get me wrong Seaneh that's a class bike and I've enquirer about framesets from beone but think LBS can offer hidden value

Seaneh

shaka wrote: »

Don't get me wrong Seaneh that's a class bike and I've enquirer about framesets from beone but think LBS can offer hidden value

I do agree, there are a LOT of great deals in some LBS's, especially if you can find one that still has a few late 2012 models laying around and are trying to shift them you can get an absolute steal. But generally speaking, online is going to be a fair bit cheaper for the same spec. That said, buying online means you can't try the bike out for size and riding position, etc, so there is the advantage to a brick and mortar store there. It's all dependant on what you want and how much you know about it.

mullr

Folks,

Thanks for the feedback - its really is very helpful. Honestly going down the online route is purely based on costs and my budget so I get the best value for money, that said I know its risky especially keeping in mind service back and having a relationship with a local shop etc.. but I've seen some generally positive feedback about buying online - this is a big first for me I’ve never really bought anything online before...

With regards to the bike to work scheme does anyone know if i can purchase through chain reactions?

Thanks

Seaneh

mullr wrote: »

Folks,

Thanks for the feedback - its really is very helpful. Honestly going down the online route is purely based on costs and my budget so I get the best value for money, that said I know its risky especially keeping in mind service back and having a relationship with a local shop etc.. but I've seen some generally positive feedback about buying online - this is a big first for me I’ve never really bought anything online before...

With regards to the bike to work scheme does anyone know if i can purchase through chain reactions?

Thanks

The BTW works with Chainreaction, yes. Also works with planet-x-bikes.co.uk

mullr

Just had a look at this - nice bike!!

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/...ival_road_bike

letape

Seaneh wrote: »

The BTW works with Chainreaction, yes. Also works with planet-x-bikes.co.uk

I think this is employer specific. I know a lot of companies restrict who you can buy from so I suggest you clear this with the company first.

There is a separate thread on here specific to the cycle to work scheme which might be of assistance.

Seaneh

mullr wrote: »

Just had a look at this - nice bike!!

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLPRIV13/planet_x_pro_carbon_sram_rival_road_bike

fixed your link there, but yeah, I'd say for the price you're not going to find a better bike and in the matt black it's a lovely looking bike.



One problem people were having with that particular model was that the planet x branded breaks that came with were muck but planet x have stopped using their own break and started using sram breaks and now it's not an issue.

Milltown17

Seaneh wrote: »

fixed your link there, but yeah, I'd say for the price you're not going to find a better bike and in the matt black it's a lovely looking bike.



One problem people were having with that particular model was that the planet x branded breaks that came with were muck but planet x have stopped using their own break and started using sram breaks and now it's not an issue.

Does anyone know anything about the mekk 2g carbon bike's are they anyone good.

Seaneh

Milltown17 wrote: »

Does anyone know anything about the mekk 2g carbon bike's are they anyone good.

From wiggle?

They aren't bad at all for the money buy you can spend an extra €100 on the planet ex and have a much better groupset (Rival vs tiagra) and better wheels... So unless you are locked into buying from wiggle I think the planetc pro carbon rival is a no brainer for at around that price point.

route66

Milltown17 wrote: »

Does anyone know anything about the mekk 2g carbon bike's are they anyone good.

Other than the reviews in Wiggle's site (4.7/5 for 20 reviews) and the Bikeradar test, no.

I've read other reviews of some of their other bikes in Bikeradar/Cycling Plus and they appear to be good. At that price, you'd get a very decent bike.

The Planet X also look good, but I don't like them myself. Chainreaction's BeOne (linked to above) also looks good but is over €200 more expensive.

mullr

Folks,

Thinking of going with the planet x bike through their Athlone shop - will let you know!!

Milltown17

mullr wrote: »

Folks,

Thinking of going with the planet x bike through their Athlone shop - will let you know!!

Im going to go with the planet x bike but im going order through the website.does anyone have experience with buying through the website how does it come and is there a lot of work putting the bike together when it comes.also I presume there is no warrenty on it buying it through the website.

Seaneh

mullr wrote: »

Folks,

Thinking of going with the planet x bike through their Athlone shop - will let you know!!

I don't think you will get that bike for the same price in Athlone, and you'd be waiting a while anyway.

It's worth giving them a call and asking about price and delivery time, but I doubt they will go lower than €1300 for the bike and 4-5 weeks delivery time.

They are currently out of stock and not listing a price on their website, the Planet X 2013 range is going to be released in a few weeks so I'd imagine they won't be restocking until that happens.

Seaneh

Milltown17 wrote: »

Im going to go with the planet x bike but im going order through the website.does anyone have experience with buying through the website how does it come and is there a lot of work putting the bike together when it comes.also I presume there is no warrenty on it buying it through the website.

There is of course a warranty, but it's with the company in the UK, not the shop in Athlone, so it's return to factory for replacements etc.

The bike comes pre-assembled in a box, you just put on the wheels, turn the bars and adjust your seatpost and off you go.

Milltown17

Hi lads I see a second hand 1 year old planet x rt57 bike for sale.does anyone know anything about this bike are they any good

mullr

Hi guys,

Just to let you know i went with the Planet X bike online through the bike to work scheme. Great bike delighted with it - thanks for all the advice.
Happy cycling!