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Fervouredimage, you ridden either of them? (or at least the 2014 TCX?) They are quite different to ride so could be an easy decision.
I've ridden a 14 TCX which I really liked. I haven't ridden a Caadx but am a fan of Cannondale's generally and got on well with my Caad8 I used to have (before it was nicked!).
How does the ride differ between the two, do you find?
Oh. Dear. God
I've opened a Jamie's can't decide on a new bike thread
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I've opened a Jamie's can't decide on a new bike thread
Oh, I know what I am getting. This is more of a general CX bike discussion thread.
There appears to be some pics of the Pinnacle 2015 SS here https://www.flickr.com/photos/67338272@N05/14467263524
Oh, I know what I am getting.
The anticipation is overwhelming.
Oh, I know what I am getting.
Which will be?
There appears to be some pics of the Pinnacle 2015 SS here https://www.flickr.com/photos/67338272@N05/14467263524
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Where did you find those pics, Horatio? Looks quite nifty machine.
Which will be?
Not going to say till I've bought something. I don't think Houns could take it.
Not going to say till I've bought something
Bloody spoilsport 😆
I've made my purchase. Perversely it's definitely NOT a CX bike nor is it one of those "gravel grinder" jobbies.
Waiting to get it with bated breath.
A club mate turned up with a Giant TCX Advanced pro.1 for this season, replacing his rather fetching pink Specialized.
The Giant is really, really impressive. It looks stunning in real life, (clearly the most important factor), and rides like a dream.
He's now racing it in China for the Swedish U23 team in the first UCI race of the new season.
Want one lots.
The 2015 one?
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Yup, bloody lovely.
Funny how Giant dropped SRAM hydros, as soon as the Shimano RS685 were available.
So is there actualy going to be any bikes in the shops with the new 105 hydro's this year?
CRC/Wiggle/Etc are showing November/December deliverly dates for aftermarket parts.
So is there actualy going to be any bikes in the shops with the new 105 hydro's this year?
Yes.
As an aside, the Shimano RS685, while they are a non-series product, are pitched as Ultegra level.
CRC/Wiggle/Etc are showing November/December deliverly dates for aftermarket parts.
Because the manufacturers got them first.
Another tempting option for C2W/CX bikes from Focus:
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£999 with alloy frame, full carbon fork, through axles front and rear. Its a shame it has Tiagra shifters, but I guess they could be bumped off for a Shimano hydraulic disc upgrade later on.
There is also a £1200 model with 105 and Tektro HYRDs and a £1500 model with SRAM Hydraulics.
I have the 2014 version and it's amazeballs.. I've cracked Hampshire on it already whilst in training for this coming season..
I've got Grifo's on it and they're ace. I really should post a pic up on it instead of using stock photo's.. maybe tonight.. .
Mine clearly isn't this clean, it's a muckyBouy but loving the ride and I've changed the inner ring from 36 to 34 and thinking of going 12/30, maybe 34 on the back..
White bartape and saddle on mine are looking a mix of chalk grey and sweat..
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Hmm that bike is available at Rutland discounted to a little over two grand. Very tempting!
Have you got the SRAM hydros back on there?
Let's see if this upload works..
Awe, wheres Jamie when you need him?? 😳
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Mmmmm that blue Giant thing is a pretty bike !
mrblobby, me?
Yes the replacement hydros from SRAM, took an age to get them but yes, 2015 versions. You may want to check, there maybe a wait from SRAM for replacements but think they should all be done by now.
It's ace, have I said that?? 😆
Let's see if this upload works..
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^^^ Ohh taverrrrymuchly..
That's my dirtyBouy at home.. 😀
Hmm that bike is available at Rutland discounted to a little over two grand. Very tempting!
Ah bugger, now found it even cheaper at a LBS, available in my size too 😕
Anyone know when the Arkose 4 will be in the shops or on the Evans site? 'mid August' has been and gone.
Quite fancy having a look to see if it could take guards for my muddy commute.
Anyone know when the Arkose 4 will be in the shops or on the Evans site? 'mid August' has been and gone.
More up to date info on this thread:
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pinnacle-arkose-three-jameso-to-the-forum-please/page/4
This is what I got in the end
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I've got it as a winter commuter as it can take racks, guards and 32c tyres. Steel frame and fork seem to be a little less harsh than my Synapse which is a surprise but not a bad one. It's not the lightest thing but it stops well. Can't say I'm a huge fan of doubletap gears but I've only had one ride so far so it's early days.
Oh, and the spoke reflectors are already gone 🙂
I was sure I was getting the arkrose 4 for £1250 but now I have seen this for £1311.
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It's red 😀
...a lot of kit for the money. I assume you in Europe somewhere, thedude? As not seen no info on the bike in the UK.
I'm in the UK, they £1400 from what I can see over here. The spec is very good indeed.
^^ is that the Cube thingy? (can't see photo here)
Looks VGV, worth a punt I reckon 8)
Found it on [url= http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/cube-cross-race-disc-pro-red-n-black-237539/wg_id-40 ]Bike Discount[/url]. Available week 40, so same time Arkose 4 around mid-october.
Does look a ridiculous spec for £1311.
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^^ Can't go wrong with that.
I think I spotted a photo of it on Grit.CX the other day and thought "hmmm, niiioce"
There are a few photos >> take a peek.
Click pic to see hoooooge version.
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I Like it, I like it quite a lot 8)
Apparently the frame is made by Syntace, then shipped over to Cube who bolt the fancy bits on it.
Welds look a bit 'purposeful', but other than that, it looks a beast.
Looks like the choice of 2, has become 3.
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a lot more 'racy' than the gravel type Arkose, Croix De Fer etc. Good timing for cx season though 🙂 quite red though !
10kg seems heavy when the Rose Ultegra is 9kg http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/bike/rose-pro-dx-cross-3000-2014/aid:692362
Ok, I'd change:
The RR's for something more suitable like Challenge Limus or Grifo's
Bar Tape from Black to Red to match the bike.
Slam that stem.
XTR Spuds.
Swing that seatpost clamp the other way.
Bar Tape as chainstay protector.
Then ride it hard.
10kg seems heavy when the Rose Ultegra is 9kg http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/bike/rose-pro-dx-cross-3000-2014/aid:692362
Rose are supposed to be getting back to me on their 2015 models. They are the last manufacturer I was waiting for before splurging.
Edit: As if by magic, I got an email.
Frame and fork will be the same as 2014, but the spec list is not going published for a 1 or 2.
Boo!
I'd mailed them about it
They're doing both 105 and Ultegra 11 speed with hydraulic brakes.
Didn't say anything about pricing
Didn't say anything about pricing
Well, that ain't no good. Email 'em again, dammit! 😀
As in "we won't tell you"
The 2014 arkrose 3 and 2015 arkrose 4 have the same geometry? I cant find the info on the new model. Thanks
Some 2015 CX bikes over at [url= http://road.cc/content/news/131516-2015-cyclocross-bikes-whyte-van-nicholas-ritte-raleigh-beacon-bianchi-and ]road.cc[/url]. That Saxon Cross Team looks pretty good.
30% off 2014 Giant TCX SLR now at Triton - just had a mail from them !
30% off 2014 Giant TCX SLR now at Triton - just had a mail from them !
It's probably limiting ones choice, but I just prefer Shimano. Evidently Giant do as well, as all their 2015 hydro road/cx bikes use the RS685s.
Anyway, the 2014 TCX being 30% off and still being £1,574.99 just shows how over priced that model was. Who is going to spend that when for £1400 you can have any of the following with full Ultegra, RS685 hydros and half decent wheels:
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You brought one yet Jamie?
You brought one yet Jamie?
Placing the order this week. After a lot of pondering, I am 99% sure I am going to go for one of these:
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....then next year, if the RS685's have had good reviews and gotten any recalls out of their system, upgrade from the 105/Spyres fitted.
Worked out it should only cost an extra £200-ish, after selling on the Shimano 5800 STI and Spyres, to make the switch.
I did like the Arkose 4, but figured that in real world use, a carbon post, Shimano chainset and ultegra rear mech would probably be of more use than hydros. Plus I can get 10% off the TCX, which makes it £1170.
...however, if any of the German bikes listed above had been available before December, then I would have probably taken a punt on one of them.
The Rose 2000 with mechanical disks is looking good to me.
11 speed 105, £950-ish. Maybe upgrade the wheels to the DT Swiss from Mavic Aksium Ones and then upgrade the brakes later in the year..
Odd that Rose have got rid of the config adjustment on the CX range.
That Canyon looks bloody good value. Proper hydros, that seatpost, ultegra and a decent set of training wheels. Even better if the claimed weight is correct too. Blimey some good deals on those Rose bikes too, wonder how heavy.
Cube looks nice but heavy, and my LBS tells me they are a pain to deal with.
I think the Rose config thing will be added later once they have it all in stock etc
Yeah, think you're right. Guessing it's the new Ultegra, as well the new hydros, that are delaying things stockwise.
Jamie, you know the Giant make sense 😀
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I think the Rose config thing will be added later once they have it all in stock etc
Config is go!
www.rosebikes.co.uk/products/bikes/road/cross-bike/
Hmmm not sure they've added all the options - no ability to change wheels or tyres. Just seems to be stuff like chain rings / cassettes etc..
Ultrega version is similar price to that cube (remember to include box + postage costs)
I'm tempted. Might end up with 2 white roses...