road bike for up to €2,500

mr spuckler

following the theft of my last bike (see here) i'm in the market for a replacement. In the hope that i can claim on insurance and with my bike to work due in may i reckon i'll treat myself, though i may secure the new one a bit better.

so i'm looking for recommendations for a road bike to buy in dublin for up to €2,500 :eek:

i don't race competitively, this is for training, sportives, duathlons, adventure races and maybe the odd continental hill climb!

Bikerbhoy

Have a look at the Trek Domane range great sportive/leisure all round bike

mr spuckler

for some reason treks do nothing for me, looked at them a good bit before buying CAAD9

flatface

mr spuckler wrote: »

following the theft of my last bike (see here) i'm in the market for a replacement. In the hope that i can claim on insurance and with my bike to work due in may i reckon i'll treat myself, though i may secure the new one a bit better.

so i'm looking for recommendations for a road bike to buy in dublin for up to €2,500 :eek:

i don't race competitively, this is for training, sportives, duathlons, adventure races and maybe the odd continental hill climb!

Can you buy online? How about this Scott frame: http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/scott-foil-15-di2-aero-road-frameset-2012-with-ultegra-6800-11-speed-di2-groupset-p237560
Then you have 1k to spend on winter + summer wheels

Big Mig

Have you thought about a Sensa Guilia, they are priced at about €2.2K with complete Shimano Ultegra 11 speed groupset?

Have a look www.sensabikes.com

We can get these through our holiday company at dutch prices...(which are a bit cheaper than retail here).

givusapush

Cannondale snapse seems to be getting good reviews.seen it on bikeradar i think.thinks its around 2k for da shimano 105.maybe a better set of wheels for whats left in your budget

mr spuckler

Big Mig wrote: »

Have you thought about a Sensa Guilia, they are priced at about €2.2K with complete Shimano Ultegra 11 speed groupset?

Have a look www.sensabikes.com

We can get these through our holiday company at dutch prices...(which are a bit cheaper than retail here).

now that's a nice looking bike

mr spuckler

flatface wrote: »

Can you buy online? How about this Scott frame: http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/scott-foil-15-di2-aero-road-frameset-2012-with-ultegra-6800-11-speed-di2-groupset-p237560
Then you have 1k to spend on winter + summer wheels

cracking looking frame, can't buy online for b2w but could potentially get something brought in through a shop...

Raam

mr spuckler wrote: »

cracking looking frame, can't buy online for b2w but could potentially get something brought in through a shop...

Ring them and buy it instead.

c50

That price on the scott is absolutely cracking.

You should check out thompson.The nrpt lads are riding them this year. theyre a well established company but still quite small in the scale of things. This allows for what cube gave you a few years back, total value for money. 2200 with 6800 ultegra, fizik saddle and decent wheelset with an rrp of 300 quid or so.
Not sure where you're based but definitely a dealer in cork and i think theres one in mayo somewhere. might be more too

Lumen

I would buy this.

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m7b0s6p5221/CANNONDALE-SUPERSIX-ULTEGRA-2013

It's not in Dublin, sorry.

Or this, which is both not in Dublin and slightly over budget...

http://www.canyon.com/_en/roadbikes/bike.html?b=3332

...for the love of Compog.

Or even this with internally routed, internal battery 11sp Di2

http://www.canyon.com/_en/roadbikes/bike.html?b=3285#tab-reiter2

c50

One other thing, remember theres only a few different types of people who will recommend a bike to you
1. The bargain Hunters
2. The Italian onlys
3. The planet X crew
4. the people who will recommend their favourite bike company and think you should also buy one to become one of the chronies. (these are the worst recommendations because theres no reasoning behind them)

Its your own choice which category you want to fall into taking recommendations from

Jim Stynes

c50 wrote: »

One other thing, remember theres only a few different types of people who will recommend a bike to you
1. The bargain Hunters
2. The Italian onlys
3. The planet X crew
4. the people who will recommend their favourite bike company and think you should also buy one to become one of the chronies. (these are the worst recommendations because theres no reasoning behind them)

Its your own choice which category you want to fall into taking recommendations from

haha

micar

So Jealous

I;d get this

http://base2race.ie/collections/road-bike/products/cervelo-s2-105

If you had another 2K, I get this

http://base2race.ie/collections/road-bike/products/cervelo-s5-ultegra

mr spuckler

micar wrote: »

So Jealous

I;d get this

http://base2race.ie/collections/road-bike/products/cervelo-s2-105

If you had another 2K, I get this

http://base2race.ie/collections/road-bike/products/cervelo-s5-ultegra

:eek::D

Unknown Soldier

Lumen wrote: »

Or even this with internally routed, internal battery 11sp Di2

http://www.canyon.com/_en/roadbikes/bike.html?b=3285#tab-reiter2

^^ This.

Though the battery is attached under the bike just behind the crank.
You can see it at "8 o'clock" through the big ring, unless I am missing something.

Great system and lovely bike.

This is a good review of Di2 but I don't know when it was made.
https://fitwerx.com/di2

billyhead

What about a Trek Madone. You can get the 4.5 with full Ultegra for around €2300 in a lovely blue and white paint job.:D

Jim Stynes

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/fuji-altimira-team-edition-road-bike-2012/rp-prod93919

Too expensive but I just wanted to post the link

Jim Stynes

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/colnago-cx-1-ultegra-11-speed-wiggle-exclusive/

bcmf

Not in Dublin and not on BTW but full Carbon Athena 11sp for circa 2k with decent wheels.



http://www.decathlon.co.uk/btwin-mach-740-road-bike-id_8289116.html

2 Wheels Good

Wilier Izoard, depending on the specs can go past €2k. The Bike Hub in Howth sell Wilier.

Cee-Jay-Cee

Check out CRC, Wiggle, CycleSuperStore, EuroCycles, Slane Cycles, etc etc and the rest of the endless cycle websites in existence, pick a price range and look at what's available...then if possible get a spin on those that you like best and then buy the one that you like the look and feel of...simples.

Max_Charger

Lumen wrote: »

Or even this with internally routed, internal battery 11sp Di2

http://www.canyon.com/_en/roadbikes/bike.html?b=3285#tab-reiter2

Look at the welds! My eyes!!!

Lumen

Unknown Soldier wrote: »

^^ This.

Though the battery is attached under the bike just behind the crank.
You can see it at "8 o'clock" through the big ring, unless I am missing something.

I was sure they'd gone internal across the ranges but maybe you're right and it's only the carbon ones.

Lemag

mr spuckler wrote: »

cracking looking frame, can't buy online for b2w but could potentially get something brought in through a shop...

Is this a stipulation from your employer (or 3rd party) for the implementation of the scheme? Otherwise you should be able to do so. I did.

mr spuckler

Lemag wrote: »

Is this a stipulation from your employer (or 3rd party) for the implementation of the scheme? Otherwise you should be able to do so. I did.

i'm pretty sure they're strict about it unfortunately, they use one of those agencies to manage the scheme and you're then restricted to whatever shops they deal with.
i know a guy in a bike shop who's happy to order in whatever i decide on, though i'm not sure if that's via standard suppliers only...

Lemag

mr spuckler wrote: »

i'm pretty sure they're strict about it unfortunately, they use one of those agencies to manage the scheme and you're then restricted to whatever shops they deal with.

Bummer! If your budget is €2500 it might not be worth your while to get your bike through the b2w as there is likely to be much better value to be had outside of the list of shops to which you'd be restricted.

mcgratheoin

Lemag wrote: »

Bummer! If your budget is €2500 it might not be worth your while to get your bike through the b2w as there is likely to be much better value to be had outside of the list of shops to which you'd be restricted.

That's a good point. With a scheme like that, there's no room for haggling with the bike shops (they've already given your discount to the operator of the scheme). At the higher rate of tax, you'll save €520 off the price of anything over €1000 so the question you need to ask yourself is this;

• Can I get a better bike than this in my LBS for €2500 without the ability to haggle? Carbon frame & fork, full Athena 11sp groupset and Ksyrium Elite wheels.

Brian?

mcgratheoin wrote: »

That's a good point. With a scheme like that, there's no room for haggling with the bike shops (they've already given your discount to the operator of the scheme). At the higher rate of tax, you'll save €520 off the price of anything over €1000 so the question you need to ask yourself is this;

• Can I get a better bike than this in my LBS for €2500 without the ability to haggle? Carbon frame & fork, full Athena 11sp groupset and Ksyrium Elite wheels.

Possibly this:

http://planetxireland.com/products-page/n2a/n2a-ultegra-offer/

Bloggsie

mr spuckler wrote: »

following the theft of my last bike (see here) i'm in the market for a replacement. In the hope that i can claim on insurance and with my bike to work due in may i reckon i'll treat myself, though i may secure the new one a bit better.

so i'm looking for recommendations for a road bike to buy in dublin for up to €2,500 :eek:

i don't race competitively, this is for training, sportives, duathlons, adventure races and maybe the odd continental hill climb!

Dont shoot me but, Id recomend getting a good lock!

mr spuckler

Bloggsie wrote: »

Dont shoot me but, Id recomend getting a good lock!

truly helpful, thanks :pac:

mr spuckler

Brian? wrote: »

Possibly this:

http://planetxireland.com/products-page/n2a/n2a-ultegra-offer/

:eek:

that's a mighty fine looking bike! they have a shop in athlone too, right? pretty handy to knock down there for a look.

ZiabR

mr spuckler wrote: »

:eek:

that's a mighty fine looking bike! they have a shop in athlone too, right? pretty handy to knock down there for a look.

That Planet X looks amazing!

mr spuckler

logik wrote: »

That Planet X looks amazing!

it really does...and my b2w scheme covers planet x (if i can't get it cheaper elsewhere / regardless)

Max_Charger

Everybody needs a flash green Rose in their lives.

Bloggsie

mr spuckler wrote: »

:eek:

that's a mighty fine looking bike! they have a shop in athlone too, right? pretty handy to knock down there for a look.

On a serious note, while the tinternet is great for browsing & research the, local LBS if approached should give you a competitive price especially at the money your looking to spend, also after sales service.
I cant recommend Terry & Darren in cyclebike on Capel St enough. I purchased my 1st roadbike from them last summer (not for €2.5k though) 2 good lads, a couple of my colleagues have also used them.
happy shopping.

mr spuckler

Bloggsie wrote: »

On a serious note, while the tinternet is great for browsing & research the, local LBS if approached should give you a competitive price especially at the money your looking to spend, also after sales service.
I cant recommend Terry & Darren in cyclebike on Capel St enough. I purchased my 1st roadbike from them last summer (not for €2.5k though) 2 good lads, a couple of my colleagues have also used them.
happy shopping.

yeah that is my preference and if that's the way i do it i already have an LBS i'd like to go through, i think i mentioned previously that he said he can get pretty much anything i choose through his shop. cheers

Brian?

mr spuckler wrote: »

:eek:

that's a mighty fine looking bike! they have a shop in athlone too, right? pretty handy to knock down there for a look.

They do. It's a fantastic bike by all accounts.

cormpat

I bought a Wilier Cento Uno frame from this shop in Holland, easy to deal with & good value for Wilier.... This Cento Uno comes under €2.5k with Di2

http://www.salden.nl/default.asp?pid=53&fs=12243&catid=2930

Cervelo R3 Ultegra

http://www.salden.nl/default.asp?pid=53&fs=15128&catid=2911

Raam

cormpat wrote: »

I bought a Wilier Cento Uno frame from this shop in Holland, easy to deal with & good value for Wilier.... This Cento Uno comes under €2.5k with Di2

http://www.salden.nl/default.asp?pid=53&fs=12243&catid=2930

Cervelo R3 Ultegra

http://www.salden.nl/default.asp?pid=53&fs=15128&catid=2911

Smashing price for the Wilier.

Zen0

Over two grand for the Cervelo and they put Michelin Dynamic Sport tyres on it. I'd be embarrassed to sell that.

outfox

If you can get down to Cork, Victoria Cross has a smashing Ridley Fenix with Ultegra on sale for around 2,200. Made my eyes water.

mr spuckler

so am currently leaning towards the planet x n2a, any convincing arguments for why i should look elsewhere?

nooneuno

mr spuckler wrote: »

so am currently leaning towards the planet x n2a, any convincing arguments for why i should look elsewhere?

I am in the same boat as you and looking at the n2a but for some reason I'm always suspicious of PX as the price is so much cheaper than other brands for similar specs. Saying that I don't have any experience of their bikes.

I was looking at this...

http://www.epic-cycles.co.uk/images/kuota-kuraro-13-UltrC-1000.jpg

but it's €3,099.

mr spuckler

i know one guy in the uk that has the n2a and loves it.

that kuota is a stunning looking bike too, i really don't think that i could justify the extra layout though, especially as i'm already struggling to justify the price of the PX and will have to cough up extra straight away for all of the accessories which were stolen with the bike!

just confused about what the story with the ultegra offer is on the planet X, the SRAM force version is e100 more and doesn't mention pre-order as the ultegra one does

Ryath

outfox wrote: »

If you can get down to Cork, Victoria Cross has a smashing Ridley Fenix with Ultegra on sale for around 2,200. Made my eyes water.

Bit cheaper here if you're not looking for a small.
http://buckleycycles.ie/?wpsc-product=ridley-fenix-ultegra-2013-xs-lg-xl

Club mate has one and really likes it. Really like this years model with Matt black finish.

mr spuckler

will be in athlone on saturday anyway so will drop in to them, thanks. definitely prefer the 2014 paint job alright.

harringtonp

mr spuckler wrote: »

so am currently leaning towards the planet x n2a, any convincing arguments for why i should look elsewhere?

Have both planet x and rose, both good bikes but I'd go rose

mr spuckler

Ryath wrote: »

Bit cheaper here if you're not looking for a small.
http://buckleycycles.ie/?wpsc-product=ridley-fenix-ultegra-2013-xs-lg-xl

Club mate has one and really likes it. Really like this years model with Matt black finish.

took me a while but i called in to buckley's yesterday...the 2014 paint job is stunning.
they have a large and extra large in the 2013 for €1,999 with ultegra and the 2014 with 105 is €1,999 also.

still no closer to a decision btw, called into PX but wasn't overwhelmed, been looking at cannondale super six evo 5 and giant tcr advanced 1 in the last couple of weeks but my preference seems to jump pretty wildly

Carpenter

http://www.bhbikes-us.com/bikes/detail/21

mr spuckler

so i think this is now down to a choice between...

ridley fenix 105 http://buckleycycles.ie/?wpsc-product=ridley-fenix-105-c40 €1,999, ultegra €2,699

cervelo s2 105 http://base2race.ie/collections/road-bike/products/cervelo-s2-105 €2,799

cannondale super 6 evo 5 105 https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=72063 €2,219

giant tcr advanced 1 http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/2014.giant.tcr.advanced.1/14970/66530/ €2,899

i'm tempted not to go as high as the price on the giant as i want to upgrade wheels also and have the lot come in at less than €3k. any thoughts / first hand experience of any of these?