Road Bike recommendations circa €3000 - replacing stolen bike

macken04 · 30-11-2018 9:49pm #1

Hi friends,

Sadly my specalized Venge was stolen today - which means I’m in the market for a new bike. Have circa 3k to spend. Am coing from Di2 so would love to maintain that, but also get discs. Big ask for 3k region.

Looking to get something pre Christmas so guess Canyon is off limits.

Any thoughts or help would be great.

Thanks
Dave
* update 02/12/2018 *
Have done a lot of looking at in my size my short list is below

Cube c:62 listeninf Disc https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=129164/

Canyon option one https://www.canyon.com/en-ie/factory-outlet/category.html#category=road-bikes&id=29104

Canyon option two https://www.canyon.com/en-ie/factory-outlet/category.html#category=road-bikes&id=28996

Canyon option three https://www.canyon.com/en-ie/factory-outlet/category.html#category=road-bikes&id=28134

Lastly Vitus http://www.wiggle.co.uk/vitus-vitesse-evo-cri-disc-bike-ultegra-di2/

My favoured option is Canyon at 3,300 option 3 or the Cube - is I can get a LBS to cut it close to €3,300. A lot of ask, but we prefer to keep the business local.

Any thoughts?

tuxy · 30-11-2018 9:56pm

Where do you think canyon ship form?
They do priority shipping from Germany, 2-3 days.
Most bikes are currently in stock afaik.

macken04 · 30-11-2018 10:00pm

tuxy wrote: »

Where do you think canyon ship form?
They do priority shipping from Germany, 2-3 days.
Most bikes are currently in stock afaik.

Oh - ok. Thank you. Had looked online and they had delivery dates of February for a lot of models. I’ll look again

tuxy · 30-11-2018 10:03pm

Depends on what model you want. You could be unlucky and the size you need is out of stock but worth checking as most bikes will be in stock.

Exiled1 · 30-11-2018 10:55pm

Have a look at the Vitus Evo on the CR website. Serious spec. for €3k.

AmberGold · 30-11-2018 10:59pm

I’d be interested in hearing how the Venge was stolen OP, hard luck btw!

macken04 · 30-11-2018 11:05pm

AmberGold wrote: »

I’d be interested in hearing how the Venge was stolen OP, hard luck btw!

Left it at work in the park lot, for two hours. Came down to move it and it was gone. Have reported it to the Garda and there is some cctv. First one stolen and it’s a sickening feeling.

macken04 · 30-11-2018 11:05pm

Exiled1 wrote: »

Have a look at the Vitus Evo on the CR website. Serious spec. for €3k.

Thanks - didn’t think so them. But I’ll check

flash84962 · 01-12-2018 9:05am

Check out Rutland cycles, they have giant and cannondale, some good discounts on 2017 and 2018 models. I bought a 2017 giant xtc recently for about half of the original RRP.

Merlin cycles had a very good sale last week. There was some ex-world tour bikes for around & 3-4000.

macken04 · 01-12-2018 9:28am

flash84962 wrote: »

Check out Rutland cycles, they have giant and cannondale, some good discounts on 2017 and 2018 models. I bought a 2017 giant xtc recently for about half of the original RRP.

Merlin cycles had a very good sale last week. There was some ex-world tour bikes for around & 3-4000.

Thanks Flash - i’ll check them out

Dr_Colossus · 01-12-2018 2:28pm

Any bikes left in Harrys Cycles, Clonskeagh that are closing down. Think today is the last day it's open but have read of some serious offers mainly on tyres/parts.

macken04 · 01-12-2018 2:37pm

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

Any bikes left in Harrys Cycles, Clonskeagh that are closing down. Think today is the last day it's open but have read of some serious offers mainly on tyres/parts.

Thanks for this - I’m on my way over now

BoardsMember · 01-12-2018 2:52pm

macken04 wrote: »

Thanks for this - I’m on my way over now

Have you tried Winstanley bikes? I know very little about bikes, but a kind Boardsie pointed me in their direction before and I got a really nice bike for more than 50% off. Here's a Di2 for <3k:
https://winstanleysbikes.co.uk/bikes/road-bikes/argon-18-gallium-ultegra-di2-8050-2018-bike

ford2600 · 01-12-2018 3:08pm

Club member just bought Sam Bennetts 18 bike and has a pretty high spec Specialized for sale.

Not sure of size/spec but will meet him in the morning

macken04 · 01-12-2018 3:17pm

ford2600 wrote: »

Club member just bought Sam Bennetts 18 bike and has a pretty high spec Specialized for sale.

Not sure of size/spec but will meet him in the morning

Be great to get a shout - can pm you details if it’s for sale

gaffmaster · 01-12-2018 4:20pm

If you're a 54, this is a lot of bike for the money:

https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Focus/Izalco-Race-Ultegra-Di2-Road-Bike-2018/HN49

Edit: Sorry, it's not disc so might not be on your radar.

macken04 · 02-12-2018 3:55pm

Have updated with my thoughts

guym · 03-12-2018 8:18pm

https://www.rosebikes.com/rose-x-lite-four-disc-ultegra-di2-2661675?product_shape=UD-Carbon%2FEmergency-Orange

Pinch Flat · 03-12-2018 9:00pm

I got my Storck Aerfast in Clarke’s of Cavan for €2k. Lot of bike for the money IMHO. He usually has a few other models as well (Aernario, scenario).

macken04 · 03-12-2018 9:24pm

Pinch Flat wrote: »

I got my Storck Aerfast in Clarke’s of Cavan for €2k. Lot of bike for the money IMHO. He usually has a few other models as well (Aernario, scenario).

Thanks for that - I’ll give them a shout.

pjmn · 03-12-2018 9:30pm

This be of any interest?

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ie/propel-advanced-1-disc-2019

macken04 · 03-12-2018 9:53pm

pjmn wrote: »

This be of any interest?

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ie/propel-advanced-1-disc-2019

Thanks for this - looks like a lot of bike for the money. Will see if CSS can order in

Road Bike recommendations circa €3000 - replacing stolen bike

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