alsoran Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 For what it's worth I am looking at this http://www.cannondale.co.za/2013/bikes/women/Synapse-Women's-6-Tiagra-C/ or this http://www.cannondale.co.za/2013/bikes/women/Synapse-Alloy-Womens-5-105/ for my missus.
Cippo Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/tcr/11491/55803/
alsoran Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 http://www.giant-bic...cr/11491/55803/ On the giant frames the small ones anyway you cannot fit a normal size bottle and have to use the Giant water bottle. It is a mission to drink on the go. At least that is what my missus has found.
MuddyMike Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 FULL Shimano 105 at 8.6kg's. Great Value. http://www.silverback.co.za/2011_website_SILVERBACK/web_gallery/images/strela1.jpg SyncSA 1
SyncSA Posted October 29, 2012 Author Posted October 29, 2012 For what it's worth I am looking at this http://www.cannondal...9;s-6-Tiagra-C/ or this http://www.cannondal...y-Womens-5-105/ for my missus. Nice, Ill be looking at those as well. Thanks
reteid Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 FULL Shimano 105 at 8.6kg's. Great Value. http://1.1.1.5/bmi/www.silverback.co.za/2011_website_SILVERBACK/web_gallery/images/strela1.jpgwhat silverback is this?
SyncSA Posted October 31, 2012 Author Posted October 31, 2012 Looked at the Silverback - they all out and new stock has not arrived yet. Looking at Cannondale, GT and then this one....Specialized.... http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/road/allez/allezelitemidcompact - Thoughts?
RollandBounce Posted October 31, 2012 Posted October 31, 2012 Speak with cyclefunatic in durbanville for specialized bikes or go to xmile bicycle in durbanville, they have some good prices on their bikes - know they have some silverback and felt bikes on the floor
SyncSA Posted October 31, 2012 Author Posted October 31, 2012 Speak with cyclefunatic in durbanville for specialized bikes or go to xmile bicycle in durbanville, they have some good prices on their bikes - know they have some silverback and felt bikes on the floor Will give them a buzz, thanks! Not to keen on Silverback, will look at Felt though and specialized. dankie
Wannabe Posted October 31, 2012 Posted October 31, 2012 You can also call Marc Rich at Attitude Cycles in Brackenfell. He normaly can put together amazing packages. 021 8257770Tell him André told you to call. SyncSA 1
RJ23 Posted October 31, 2012 Posted October 31, 2012 Scott CR1 isn't a bad option also , pricing +- 11k SyncSA 1
coldfusion Posted October 31, 2012 Posted October 31, 2012 Hey Hubbers, Yip, another post about new bikes, and which one to buy etc. Currently I have a 2010 GT Series 3. Loved this bike and it has treated me very well, but I feel it is time to upgrade. Budget - Max R10k GT Looked at the GT 2012 - No stock anymore and 2013 Series 3 is just under R10k. Giant TCR2 for R8850 Merida 2012 Think it was the lite at about R9800 Cannondale CAAD 8 - R11k (nice) I know we don't talk about better, faster specially in the price category - but I only have experience with GT and have no idea what other brands can offer like Scott, Specialised, Felt etc? Recommendations please? If I may ask what is the current value of your current GT Series 3 and what are the specs?- groupset is it 105 or SRAM Rival? Alu frame or Carbon?
coldfusion Posted October 31, 2012 Posted October 31, 2012 Looked at the Silverback - they all out and new stock has not arrived yet. Looking at Cannondale, GT and then this one....Specialized.... http://www.specializ...elitemidcompact - Thoughts? Another thought - If the new bikes you are looking at fall in the same price range sas youre existing bike - why not take the R10k you willing to spend and spend it on parts and components. get a new wheelset expensive one like mavicupgrade derailleurs and crankset and cassetteupgrade pedals Once you have done these you will have a new bike that will be worth far much more than a complete new bike for R10k.
SyncSA Posted October 31, 2012 Author Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) My GT 3 is Prob worth R4k (I think) - this is similar to what I have, except the wheel set. I can buy components and things, but would rather want to get a better frame and then go up. Just feels a bit old now...and I deserve a new one.. PS - Tiagra set Edited October 31, 2012 by SyncSA
coldfusion Posted October 31, 2012 Posted October 31, 2012 My GT 3 is Prob worth R4k (I think) - this is similar to what I have, except the wheel set. I can buy components and things, but would rather want to get a better frame and then go up. Just feels a bit old now...and I deserve a new one.. PS - Tiagra set Point to notice is wanting a new frame is good only if will have advantages over your current frame. If it is made of the same material and weights roughly the same you have not gained in actual performance when you out on the road! If you keep the frame for R10k you cna easily go to Ultegra
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