As for aluminium being rubbish, try riding a caad 12. I bought one with discs as a winter bike and love it.
back to the question, I'd be looking at a Cannondale because I like them, but you can't beat canyon for value.
the US Pro Continental team Hagens-Berman Axeon use Allez Sprints
https://cyclingtips.com/2018/03/specialized-allez-sprint-hagens-berman-axeon-and-aluminums-revival/
i've got one as well,
Life must be difficult if you have a meltdown at something as minor as this. Someone suggesting a lower priced bike isn't taking the piss.
If you want a serious answer then you need to say the type of rider you are and what you want from the bike. If you just want a nice road bike for 3.5k then just pick the one that looks nicest, I'm sure all bikes at the price range will be pretty good.
This thread delivered on so many levels. Shame it had to escalate quite so quickly, if he hadn't gone full nuclear it could have gone on and on, but I guess the banhammer got him?
Where can we find the OP's review?
