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Which Would You Choose?

  • 16-02-2015 12:11am
    #1
    DMW22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 198 ✭✭


    I'm currently saving for a new bike and hoping to treat myself in the near future.

    It is coming down to 2 bikes, Specialized Tarmac Comp and Cannondale SuperSix Evo Carbon.

    Both are similarly spec'd but one looks conservative and the other a little more green :D

    I could flip a coin for either is why I ask Which would you choose?

    Specialized Tarmac Comp


    Cannondale SuperSix

    Which Would You Choose? 11 votes

    Specialized Tarmac
    0%
    Cannondale SuperSix
    100%
    [Deleted User]aFlabbyPandaWishbone AshnakIdunnowhocoppingerRoger HassenforderBloggsiemartin.mcevoythelawmanGearsofwars 11 votes


Comments

  • #2
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    Very little difference spec wise so it comes down to looks. The Cannondale looks better IMO.


  • #3
    nak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,538 ✭✭✭nak


    Cannondale SuperSix
    I have a Tarmac and am really happy with it. The newer Cannondale frames are not the quality they once were finish wise.


  • #4
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,223 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    That specific Tarmac looks like an entry-level Allez at first glance.


  • #5
    Brian?
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,902 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    Lumen wrote: »
    That specific Tarmac looks like an entry-level Allez at first glance.

    I agree, there is nothing special looking about the bike at all. Superficial I know, but if the spec is matched like that way I'd go for looks. Mind you, that Cannondale green is not easy on the eye.

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




  • #6
    monkeyslayer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 940 ✭✭✭monkeyslayer


    I really like the cannondale but not the green


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  • #7
    thelawman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 316 ✭✭thelawman


    Cannondale SuperSix
    i have a Tarmac, got it a year ago, upgraded wheels and groupset, its a fantastic bike, the pic probably doesn't do it justice, they definately look the part,


  • #8
    not yet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,008 ✭✭✭not yet


    Feck it...buy both :)


  • #9
    roast222
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭roast222


    I agree, the Cannondale looks top notch apart from that lime green colour.


  • #10
    StevieGriff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 859 ✭✭✭StevieGriff


    Just get the Cannondale in the black...problem solved :)


  • #11
    Hunterbiker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭Hunterbiker


    Cannondale for me. Have neither just like the look.

    (Get green and seemlessly find your next Boards.ie Jersey and shorts match your bike...)


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  • #12
    eeeee
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,856 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeeee


    Cannondale's are sexy, decision made!


  • #13
    TheBlaaMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,469 ✭✭✭TheBlaaMan


    not yet wrote: »
    Feck it...buy both neither. :)

    FYP.... ;)


  • #14
    el tel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,991 ✭✭✭el tel


    If it were me, I would think about it a bit more, and get something else.


  • #15
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    el tel wrote: »
    If it were me, I would think about it a bit more, and get something else.

    A fair point. C60 it is so.


  • #16
    ROK ON
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭ROK ON


    Raam wrote: »
    A fair point. C60 it is so.

    Absolutely. The bikes in the poll are in a sense Everyman type of bikes. Sure they might be decent but why would anyone want to cycle an Everyman type of bike.
    Think a bit more in this issue OP.


  • #17
    DMW22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 198 ✭✭DMW22


    For those who are saying I should look at something different what would you recommend within the same price range?

    My decision isn't fully made up but these were two bikes that had taken my fancy


  • #18
    StevieGriff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 859 ✭✭✭StevieGriff


    If you wanted something on par with the Cannondale you'd probably be looking towards Canyon or Rose. The Canyon CF SL 9.0. But, when you are spending that amount of money there is something to be said for buying the likes of the Cannondale from a bricks and mortar shop who will be more than happy to get you set up on it, do tune up's in the first few months for free/pennies and possibly throw in a few goodies when you buy the bike. Also a lot less warranty hassle from a decent shop than you would get from Canyon/Rose.


  • #19
    Brian?
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,902 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    DMW22 wrote: »
    For those who are saying I should look at something different what would you recommend within the same price range?

    My decision isn't fully made up but these were two bikes that had taken my fancy

    Budget about €3500?

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




  • #20
    DMW22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 198 ✭✭DMW22


    Brian? wrote: »
    Budget about €3500?

    The two bikes that I have mentioned in this post are around €2600 but if something came up that I really liked and is worth the extra money then yes I could stretch my budget to €3500


  • #21
    Brian?
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,902 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    DMW22 wrote: »
    The two bikes that I have mentioned in this post are around €2600 but if something came up that I really liked and is worth the extra money then yes I could stretch my budget to €3500

    Rose Xeon CW-3100 with 11speed Ultegra Di2?

    http://www.rosebikes.com/bike/rose-xeon-cw-3100-di2-749974/aid:750000

    ROSE X-LITE CRS-3100 Di2 11speed Ultegra Di2?

    http://www.rosebikes.com/bike/rose-x-lite-crs-3100-di2/aid:753846


    Wild card:

    Scott CR1 framset and most of an 11speed Di2 gruppo, leaves plenty of money for finishing kit and wheels:

    http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/scott-cr1-premium-di2-frameset-with-11-speed-ultegra-6870-electric-pack-2013-p264079

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




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  • #22
    TheBlaaMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,469 ✭✭✭TheBlaaMan


    The Ridley Helium is a helluva bike. €2800 buys you the C20, a 11s 105 version, Fulcrum 7 wheels and a compact crank while €3400 gets you the C10, 11s Ultegra, with semi compact crank plus some other nice carbon bits and fulcrum racing 4 wheels.

    There's nothing at all wrong with 105

    I'd be surprised if you couldn't wangle a few % off these RRPs...


    http://www.mycycle.ie/Ridley-Helium-C20-105-Road-Bike-2015-p/ridleyheliumc20.htm
    http://www.mycycle.ie/Ridley-Helium-C10-Ultegra-Road-Bike-2015-p/ridleyheliumc10.htm


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