Looking around for something to race on next year and ALU frames seem to be a no brainer for skint consumer like myself. Other than planetX what else is there in the sub £200 bracket.?

Ribble

Ribble sloping frame less than £170.00

Ribble audax with a fork for less than £180.00 !!!!

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m7b65s6p4333

I recently picked up a Moser Speed from merlin,

Merlin Cycles Moser Speed

For £150 I got a frame, fork with a carbon lower & alu steerer, headset, seatclamp and the band on for a front mech.

Frame is nice quality and there is just enough room for a pair of Crud Road Racer 2 Mudgaurds, I think you will struggle to get a better deal for the money.

Ebay is your friend.

Picked up a Condor Squadra alu/carbon frame and fork for £150 last month to replace my Lynskey and its a belter.

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I’d go sh.

I have a Felt F65 in 56cm going.

Kinesis t2 or above, superb frames.

The Planet X frame is brilliant VFM