Another which bike thread

billyhead

Folks,

Feedback needed as to which bike would be the better buy. Budget is around €1700-€1800. Prefer to buy local. The bikes I have narrowed down for my next purchase in the next few weeks are:

http://www.epic-cycles.co.uk/Cannondale_CAAD10.html

http://www.wheelworx.ie/bikes/road-bikes/road-bikes-men/scott-cr1-20-2014

http://www.glorycycles.com/rior20sh105b.html

Ole Rodrigo

Cannondale, imho. Pretty sure I seen it in the Cyclesuperstore on Monday.

furiousox

CRC have the Cannondale
Ritchies in Swords have the Orion
Wheelworx have the CR1

From my own recent research I'd say the CR1 has the most relaxed geometry.
The caad is a bit more aggressive and is aluminium (compared to the other two which are carbon) but is still supposed to be comfortable.
The Orion is supposed to be a good blend of speed and comfort.
Depends what you're looking for but of those 3 I'd lean towards the CR1.

EDIT: There's a nice Rose Carbon Pro 3000 for sale on adverts (no affiliation, just saw it while searching)

Seaneh

Going off the theory of: "I'd rather have the best Aluminium frame on the market over a mid range CF frame", I'd take the CAAD10.
But I'd get the black paint job.

The CAAD10 has the same geometry as the SuperSixEvo so it's a purely race machine, it's designed for speed, but apparently because of Cannondale's genius when it comes to Aluminium tubing design, it's actually pretty forgiving frame over distance if you're supple enough for the aggressive positioning.

billyhead

Thanks for the feedback. I have no intention of racing so the bike will be used only for club spins, sportives/charity cycles etc so a mix of both comfort and relative speed would be important. Is the Cannondale Caad10 suitable for spins of at least 100km as I hope to consistently reach that distance on the weekend rides.

furiousox

We're both on the same hunt billyhead.
My head's been turned by the Felt Z5.
Have you considered that one?

givusapush

Can yous up your budget?Cervelo r3 105 looks good.could be my next bike

billyhead

furiousox wrote: »

We're both on the same hunt billyhead.
My head's been turned by the Felt Z5.
Have you considered that one?

Not yet. Might be out of the price range though I see its on sale on Wiggle but I would rather support local businesses.

jackstaff

I got a 2014 giant tcr 2 and I find it great first carbon bike and just find it smoothwe than aluminum s I've had. And Its 1599 retail I got Some nice stutd thrown in to the value of 250 from lbs. Just my 2cents

countrykid

furiousox wrote: »

We're both on the same hunt billyhead.
My head's been turned by the Felt Z5.
Have you considered that one?

i had a z35 for a short while which is the older version of the z5 i think..
sold to a friend and have tried to buy it back many a time!!
lovely geometry and very very comfy...

billyhead

Anyone else able to offer feedback on these bikes

Ridley Orion with Ultegra ( I would be using my own wheels with his which are Mavic Krysium Elite)
http://www.cyclocrossworld.com/ridley-orion-shimano-ultegra-complete-bike €1600 without the wheels

the Scott CR1 with Ultegra

http://www.wheelworx.ie/bikes/road-bikes/road-bikes-men/scott-cr1-10-2014-€1999

or Cannondale Cadd10 (all 105)-€1799

furiousox

I've had brief test spins on two of them (Ridley & Scott...Hey, Ridley Scott! Ha:D)
Of those two, the Scott was nicer.

billyhead

furiousox wrote: »

I've had brief test spins on two of them (Ridley & Scott...Hey, Ridley Scott! Ha:D)
Of those two, the Scott was nicer.

Cheers for the recommendation furiousox.

billyhead

I was just wondering aswell how much of a discount should I expect when paying by cash up front. Would a 10% discount be worth asking for or alternatively expect some gear to be thrown in with the bike to this value:D

nak

billyhead wrote: »

I was just wondering aswell how much of a discount should I expect when paying by cash up front. Would a 10% discount be worth asking for or alternatively expect some gear to be thrown in with the bike to this value:D

I wouldn't be expecting a discount. Some people spend €10000 on a bike and get nothing.

at1withmyself

Yes you should be looking for a discount as most shops are paying a few percent on bike to work scheme. 10% might be much but 5% or the equivalent in parts (i.e. shoes/pedals/tools etc..) or I'd go elsewhere.

billyhead wrote: »

I was just wondering aswell how much of a discount should I expect when paying by cash up front. Would a 10% discount be worth asking for or alternatively expect some gear to be thrown in with the bike to this value:D

fat bloke

nak wrote: »

I wouldn't be expecting a discount. Some people spend €10000 on a bike and get nothing.

I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that virtually NObody pays anything like full sticker price at the upper end of the market.

furiousox

"Endurance" bikeradar test shootout.

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/article/the-best-endurance-road-bikes-under-2000-38080/

shaka

Noticed over last year or so a big switch to Giant withing my club and a few other clubs I know locally. Looking at Giant defy advanced , had a spin on last years bike and and it's super comfy compared to few others I've tried. My head has been turned

furiousox

The Giant shop on the Long Mile Rd will let you take a test bike for a weekend.