Can some1 recommend a Road Bike (€1000)

The Sponge

Hello all,

I'm an ex-mountain biker due to restricted time.

I have dodgy knees from a gradual squash injury and it has been suggested that I do plenty of cycling by my consultant.

I am fortunately now able to avail of the bike to work scheme and have a budget of €1000

Can someone give me some guidance on a decent bike within this price bracket. I'm 95kg and 6foot1.

I'm living in Celbridge so any suggestions of a decent supplier near by. The nearest shop bikeworx seems a little vague judging by their website.

Thanks in advance.

Unknown Soldier

<ignores OP's budget and recommends full carbon with Di2 @ 3'000 euro>

Thought I'd get in there first.
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As a Canyon fan I'd propose the following.
https://www.canyon.com/en/roadbikes/bike.html?b=3577

Not "nearby" but great bikes.

Some of the Boardman bikes from Halfords are quite good too.

thelawman

That's a great bike for the money

The Sponge

Cheers unknown soldier,

Anyone know where I can get one of these?

Chartsengrafs

Drop into Stagg's in Lucan, they've some nice bikes in that bracket that they're trying to shift before the end of the year. (I bought there in recent weeks). Up the road from you too.

pelevin

The Sponge wrote: »

Cheers unknown soldier,

Anyone know where I can get one of these?

New Canyons can only to my knowledge be bought direct from Canyon online, or maybe direct from their store/warehouse in Germany. Still can qualify under the bike to work scheme though I think.

martyc5674

Someone linked the below a few weeks back and i think it is really good value.
Its got 105 11 speed wide ratioa all for under 1K

2015 Cube Peloton Race

http://www.fitzcycles.ie/p/1558/cube-peloton

Marty.

Someone linked it here a while back and then went on to order it...have a search(it shows out of stock but i think he gets them in)

Marty.

MB Lacey

Stagg Cycles in Lucan is pretty close to you, but might also be worth making a trip over to Wheelworx in Liffey Valley.

Stagg Cycles have a Orbea Aqua reduced to €890 with Shimano 105

They also have a fugi sportif for €999, but I think that's pretty steep for Sora components.

I've just looked at Wheelworx and they're missing a trick, not having many bikes in under the €1000 mark, there's only a Trek 1.1 with Claris (most basic) components.

I wouldn't advise buying a bike online as it's your first road bike and you're carrying an injury.
Buy your first road bike from a shop where someone who can confirm the frame size and reach is good for you.

retalivity

thought there was a general 'What bike should I buy...' thread but I cant find it so hijacking this briefly

I am looking at getting a Giant Defy 3/4/5 2014. Should I

a) Buy now
b) Wait until 2015 when the price drops and buy then
c) Wait until 2015 and buy a 2015 model

Might have a look in stagg's this evening as well as its not too far from me either

Chartsengrafs

Or

d) Don't get a Giant Defy. I had a Defy 4 as a cummuter years ago. They're grand frames, but I honestly think there's much better value out there than some of the Defys.

Also I would have thought now is a as good a time as any if looking for a discount?

bigeasy

Drop into bike worx, nice lads and very helpfully.

Stevieg2009

Cube are great value with the new range well specked I think the new peloton race with 105 is coming in under a grand bargain imo

mjp

Fitzcycles have the 2014 cube peleton race for €899 with full 105 groupset. Reduced from €1299. Give them a shout as have limited stock as picking mine up there today

Stevieg2009

mjp wrote: »

Fitzcycles have the 2014 cube peleton race for €899 with full 105 groupset. Reduced from €1299. Give them a shout as have limited stock as picking mine up there today

GettIng a great bike for that money I payed the 1299 earlier in the year but super bike worth it

dongerson

Yeah the guys in bikeworx are dead sound and always do a good deal...and know their stuff really well...local lads too which help.

Id get a specialized allez personally, very comfortable bike, they have nice focus bikes for around that price aswell and stock loads of other brands.

martinescu

Just 2014 Peloton is 10 speed, 2015 is 11 with complete new groupset, looks like Ultegra just is still black. I really like new brakes with 3 pivots. Also Fulcrum 7 wheels. Very interesting for that price.

Brian?

The Sponge wrote: »

Hello all,

I'm an ex-mountain biker due to restricted time.

I have dodgy knees from a gradual squash injury and it has been suggested that I do plenty of cycling by my consultant.

I am fortunately now able to avail of the bike to work scheme and have a budget of €1000

Can someone give me some guidance on a decent bike within this price bracket. I'm 95kg and 6foot1.

I'm living in Celbridge so any suggestions of a decent supplier near by. The nearest shop bikeworx seems a little vague judging by their website.

Thanks in advance.

I'm in Celbridge as well. Drop in to Bikworx, the lads are sound. They may have some specials on last years models.