help needed

jackstaff

Well lads I wanna upgrade my specialized allez sport
I play other sports but really enjoy doin 40 50km spins when I can.
So far I've looked at :

Trek 3.5
Giant tcr 1
Giant defy comp 1
Cube gtc race
Cannondale super 6 but I still confused trying to keep budget under 2000 including bike 2 work. I seem to be going around in circles.

Darkglasses

Of those it's between the Trek and the Cube for me, having an Ultegra/105 mix rather than just 105 (I assume it's only the Super 6 with 105 you're going for).

Just as important though is to check out which of those fits your body shape the best. Try to sit up on them or even test ride them if you can, you might get a better idea of which is best for you.

That said, there is better value to be had from mainly online brands like Canyon, Rose Versand or Ribble in terms of components. Although whether they can be used under your employer's Bike to Work scheme, I don't know.

jackstaff

Thanks for the reply
I got a test ride on the tcr full ultegra today 1900euro I liked it but could feel a slight pressure on my neck but shop assured me after pro fitting it will be fine.
Nobody is really pushing the trek at all and can't seem to find a cube in my size 58

Darkglasses

jackstaff wrote: »

Thanks for the reply
I got a test ride on the tcr full ultegra today 1900euro I liked it but could feel a slight pressure on my neck but shop assured me after pro fitting it will be fine.
Nobody is really pushing the trek at all and can't seem to find a cube in my size 58

Yeah a pro fitting could definitely sort that out for you if the bike is the right size to start with, but that could set you back roughly another 100 euro, or even more if you need a new stem. That said it's fully worth the money to get the bike set up just right, and full Ultegra is pretty good going too. If the potential cost isn't an issue then that would be an excellent choice.

jackstaff

I don't imagine the fit will cost anything extra cause it was my only complaint when I came back to shop and His words were" that's not a problem we will be altering the seat forward and maybe a shorter stem when we fit you" he will have to make the bike fit me before I buy it and I'm at my absolute max at 1900,
my budget started at 1500 till the shops start showing you bikes for 2500 ha

Darkglasses

jackstaff wrote: »

I don't imagine the fit will cost anything extra cause it was my only complaint when I came back to shop and His words were" that's not a problem we will be altering the seat forward and maybe a shorter stem when we fit you" he will have to make the bike fit me before I buy it and I'm at my absolute max at 1900,
my budget started at 1500 till the shops start showing you bikes for 2500 ha

Oh ok if the shop will do it for you for free that's great!

Yeah budgets are there to be broken, we do the same thing here!