[Closed] £1k road bike

planet x are great value for money!

^ as are Dolan

Looked at them, but I think if like to actually go into a shop and buy this, not sure on sizing for a road bike and its a lot more important to get the position right.

No problem buying Mtb on line.

I'm over in ni and have most big brand dealers quite close

If i was buying one i'd get a sensa from merlin cycles. About £750 for a 9kg bike with 105 group set and carbon fork. A grand will probably get you more.

I've got a Genesis Equilibrium but I did ride the Volant which was a great ride.

http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/road/volant/volant-20

[url= http://www.evanscycles.com/products/pinnacle/dolomite-four-2012-road-bike-ec035889 ]Pinnacle Dolomite[/url] looks great value and [url= http://road.cc/content/news/76292-just-pinnacle-dolomite-five ]the new orange one[/url] looks lovely.

[url= http://www.dolan-bikes.com/road-bikes/Carbon/Shimano%20Op/Mythos%20Rd ]Dolan bikes[/url] are good value too.

Trek Domme

Giant Defy 1...get it before it gets rave reviews and gets out of stock the world over in july.

mate has a 2012 caad 8, its a bloody nice bike.

I bought an Orbea Aqua (which I do accept meant I had to add a little to the price, naughty I know) and am therefore biased towards that. Not sure it's he best specced or lightest but it fits me and like it.

I got the Cannondale Synapse...slightly more upright and more forgiving than a CAAD 8. Perfect for an MTBers first road machine!

Cube Peloton Race here, great bike!

I was out with the roadie boys yesterday on my C2W bike. A GT Series Two - full 105 groupset, carbon fork, carbon rear triangle. Mavic CX22 rims on 105 hubs. A bike I've knocked about 4000 miles out on. It's the only road bike I've ever ridden, compares well to my bro's Scott. It was £850 - reduced from £1200.

Had a go on a Planet X. A C2W bike. Full carbon, Sram Rival groupset, Easton Wheels. A grand.

My road bike is a badly made tank by comparison. There's a planet x shop in Rotherham - I strongly suggest you visit their website - their £1k bikes look and feel like £3k bikes. They're also very quick.

Was just coming on to say I'm swaying towards the defy 1 for the comfort.

Will have a nosey at the others now

Cheers

I've just bought a Trek Domane, the Synapse looked tempting but nowhere local seemed to have any in stock.

Another Cube Peleton Race owner here,happy with it, but maybe starting to save for a Dolan Mythos next year...........

Giant Defy 1. Edinburgh Bicycle Coop have good stock of all sizes!

Gonna try the defy 1 on Tuesday, i had borrowed the carbon version and had a couple of good rides on it so all being well ill get on ok the this one.

Went for the defy1 in large, fitted well and got a good price in my lbs

Only beef a couple if short rides and seems like I've made a good choice, will no a bit more after a few longer rides I guess 🙂

I'd have a look at Canyon, they have better specs than the equivalent priced trek, giant or specialized. Plus they don't have crappy wheels on them.

Didn't want mail order as I wanted to try one for size etc

Son1 has a 54 cmCAAD8 and son2 an xs giant avail (woman's Defy). They are both excellent. The Cannondale looks a little more traditional, but the welds are not what they used to be. The Giant is better finished. Both have mudguard mounts (the dale's are well hidden and i was surprised). Finishing kit is similar (both are Tiagra level). Either is a good choice. Geometry is broadly similar but the headtube will be longer on the Defy. The Defy has noticably thinner tubes and a lighter frame, and is my personal favourite, but i'd get the CAAD8 to race on as it is a stiff frame.