Mate's looking for a road bike to do London-Paris this year.
I'm not a road bike expert but reckon Shimano 105-spec should just about be in his price range.
Seen any good deals recently?
Have a look on Pauls Cycles.
Planet X
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLPULT2/planet-x-pro-carbon-shimano-ultegra-road-bike
or Ribble
both probably worth a look, on paper the Planet-X looks amazing value.
As above, plenty of choice if he goes for last years model from somewhere like Paul's Cycles. There's a few defy's on there around £1k. My money would go on this but the geometry may not be to everyone's taste.
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Wow - that Planet X looks unbeatable for the price
That CAAD10 looks good too - he might prefer a mainstream brand, but only 1 size still in stock
It's worth asking your buddy how 'racey' he wants the bike to be. He might be looking for something a bit more comfortable than the Planet X...
[url= http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/mekk-potenza-3g-sl-5-0-105 ]Something different[/url]
Good point Shermer..... he was originally assuming he could just do it on his MTB!
That Mekk might suit him better - good find alexdodd
I got a cannondale synapse carbon from Pauls. It was 1400 with 105 but they have one with tiagra for 999. I came from 20 years of mtb's. Wanted something with a bit of 'give'. Is very compliant and geometry is a bit less racy. I really like it...Absolutely stunning service too..ordered at 2pm and was in my kitchen at 2pm next day