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Recommendations on Road bike

  • 05-10-2014 7:34pm
    #1
    GAFF
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭


    Budget 2k
    Bike to work scheme

    Looked at;
    Thompson PILOT-RC Carbon (105 COMPACT 10spd ) + Ultegra wheels approx.
    Giant TCR Advanced 1

    Is the Thompson brand any good?
    Is it worth upgrading wheels? TRC-420 (are on Thompson Pilot RC bike) and Ultegra (€250 upgrade).
    What differences are there in Carbon frames?
    What Groupset should I consider in this price point?
    Would a Trek/Felt/Specialized be any better? Bigger brand but are you just paying for name rather than spec?
    As well as performance I’m looking for something comfortable (have lower back pain).

    I seen Canyon mentioned on here, are they available through Bike to Work scheme?
    Any suggestions welcome.


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


    I'd be more inclined to go for the Thompson Sirius 2.0 with 105 compact groupset. Its €1999 and a light bike at 7.35kg compared to the Pilot at 8.7kg (you'd probably lose 300g with the ultegra wheels but its still a heavyish bike at that)

    I was looking at the Thompson Force in a local shop, its a stunning bike in the flesh and one I may consider when the time comes for me to change bikes.


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