2k for new bike

jethrothe2nd · 06-03-2018 9:58pm #1

I've got 2k tops for a new bike which seems to be quite a crowded price point. The bike will be used for weekend spins and sportives up to 200km. I'm not one for out and out speed so I'm looking more towards endurance geometry. I'd prefer to buy from a bricks and mortar shop rather than online.

These are the ones I'm considering. Anyone got any comments good or bad a out any of them, or got any suggestions for other bikes I should look at?

Cannondale Synapse 105

Synapse Crb 105 Listing on BikeExchange
https://www.bikeexchange.ie/a/b/c/d/e/-synapse-crb-105/47372

LaPierre Sensium 500 CP

SENSIUM 500 CP Listing on BikeExchange
https://www.bikeexchange.ie/a/b/c/d/e/sensium-500-cp/6803

Giant Defy Advanced 1

Defy Advanced 1 Listing on BikeExchange
https://www.bikeexchange.ie/a/b/c/d/e/defy-advanced-1/46751

Colnago AR1

2018 Colnago A1R 105 52S BLACK & RED Listing on BikeExchange
https://www.bikeexchange.ie/a/b/c/d/e/2018-colnago-a1r-105-52s-black-%26-red/49677

Boscoirl · 07-03-2018 12:46am

The giant probably gives most bang for your buck, but the colnago is pretty

magicbastarder · 07-03-2018 5:00pm

here's the 2017 model of the colnago - available in most sizes - for significantly cheaper than your budget:
https://www.merlincycles.com/colnago-a1r-105-aluminium-road-bike-2017-104318.html

jethrothe2nd · 07-03-2018 5:46pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

here's the 2017 model of the colnago - available in most sizes - for significantly cheaper than your budget:
https://www.merlincycles.com/colnago-a1r-105-aluminium-road-bike-2017-104318.html

That's definitely worth considering at that price with some dosh left over for an upgrade on the wheels. I'm not sure though whether I will regret not getting a carbon frame

lissard · 07-03-2018 7:04pm

I have the Cannondale Synapse 105 carbon and it is a really enjoyable bike to ride. Very comfortable and seems to smooth out the road buzz on some of the crappier surfaces in Co. Wicklow. Did find the BB30A started clicking a bit after some particularly wet weather, but Cycle Superstore re-greased it for me at no cost. Since then, it's running as smooth as can be. Other than that no problems worth talking about. If you intend racing, the CAAD12 might be the better option as the Synapse geometry is primarily a leisure one. Mind you it is used in races such as Paris Roubaix. For me as a non-racer it was a no-brainer.