sharkysa Posted December 27, 2012 Share After spending to much time riding on the dirt and after enjoying Killarney racing week after week I have decided to upgrade my road bike and try this road racing. I have a 2010 specialized Roubaix Pro, Ultegra, Zipp 404 Firecrest wheels. Now I want something a bit more racey and cool. On my shooping list 1. Colnago C59 - They now come with disc brakes - wtf2. Pinarello Dogma Think 2 - Everyone with a bit of money seems to have one! To popular3. Merckx EMX 525 - The Cannibal, gotta be an option! 4. Cervelo R5 - Clean lines, mmm5. Specialized SL4 - Only had specialized bikes so keen for a change. My preference these days is Shimano, but some may say those Italian frames deserve campy? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/125069-best-of-the-best-racing-road-bikes-2013/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted December 27, 2012 Share Have a look at some machines in the 'Black bikes' and 'official weight weenies' thread for ideas. You forgot to mention the Cannondale Evo. From your list above the Pina is way overpriced, so is the Cervelo. If you like the C59 go for the standard version instead of the disc ( levers look awkward) read the reviews online. The purists will ridicule you for putting Shimano on a Italian beauty but it's becoming more acceptable. Ride what you like, the new DA 11spd is getting good reviews. I am biased though as I have a secret passion to own a C59 with Super Record. As for the EVO, what can I say it is awesome, light, clean lines, stiff but comfortable. Have a look at Canyon as well, they sell directly to customer. You can get a top of the line 800g, Ultimate SLX for R26000 including taxes and import. Biild it up the way you like. There was a thread about Canyon's in Chit Chat. Edited December 27, 2012 by Cippo Wez-O 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/125069-best-of-the-best-racing-road-bikes-2013/#findComment-1892753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted December 27, 2012 Share Cannondale Evo EuroBike of the year 2011 & 2012 Nuff said.Matt black. SRAM Red 2012. Good luck with your decision!Great one to make. (Spez Venge shaxxy winner in the aero bike dept) GoLefty!!, EZRider, Breezer and 2 others 5 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/125069-best-of-the-best-racing-road-bikes-2013/#findComment-1892763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
428 others Posted December 27, 2012 Share Bianchi Oltre? Spoke101 and mavrick 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/125069-best-of-the-best-racing-road-bikes-2013/#findComment-1892764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted December 27, 2012 Share Cannondale Evo EuroBike of the year 2011 & 2012 Nuff said.Matt black. SRAM Red 2012. Good luck with your decision!Great one to make. (Spez Venge shaxxy winner in the aero bike dept) How did I know you gonna say that. Seriously though it is an awesome machine. Edited December 27, 2012 by Cippo Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/125069-best-of-the-best-racing-road-bikes-2013/#findComment-1892766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleE Posted December 27, 2012 Share You may want to add this one to your list Swift Ultravox ... the Ti is the top of the range, see report below on the RS (one step down from the Ti).www.swiftcarbon.com http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-swift-carbon-rs-1-ultravox-12-46243 Bought a Ti recently and have fallen in love with being on the road again DBK 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/125069-best-of-the-best-racing-road-bikes-2013/#findComment-1892767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted December 27, 2012 Share Best buy overall = Cannondale Evo, imo. For a European bike C59. Wez-O 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/125069-best-of-the-best-racing-road-bikes-2013/#findComment-1892769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted December 27, 2012 Share +1 on the evo I'd consider the french too if i were you(Time and Look) T-Bob 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/125069-best-of-the-best-racing-road-bikes-2013/#findComment-1892770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkysa Posted December 27, 2012 Share I was told that the Evo is uncomfortable and you can feel every bump in the road? The salesman that told me that did have a floor full of Pinarellos though... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/125069-best-of-the-best-racing-road-bikes-2013/#findComment-1892771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted December 27, 2012 Share I would definately have a look at TIME , Bianchi and of course LOOK, but is also quite pricey Spoke101 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/125069-best-of-the-best-racing-road-bikes-2013/#findComment-1892772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted December 27, 2012 Share The Look 675 is super hot Spoke101 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/125069-best-of-the-best-racing-road-bikes-2013/#findComment-1892777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted December 27, 2012 Share I think Look is a very good option LOOK695 and FlashJordan 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/125069-best-of-the-best-racing-road-bikes-2013/#findComment-1892778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted December 27, 2012 Share I was told that the Evo is uncomfortable and you can feel every bump in the road? The salesman that told me that did have a floor full of Pinarellos though...Last time I read lab tests from Tour mag, Pina scored very badly on comfort. Evo will be better. Even CAAD10 better buy than a Dogma imo, it weighs the same, probably similar stiffnrss and comfort. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/125069-best-of-the-best-racing-road-bikes-2013/#findComment-1892781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted December 27, 2012 Share I think Look is a very good optionAnd not everybody has one Jaco-fiets 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/125069-best-of-the-best-racing-road-bikes-2013/#findComment-1892783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted December 27, 2012 Share Last time I read lab tests from Tour mag, Pina scored very badly on comfort. Evo will be better. Even CAAD10 better buy than a Dogma imo, it weighs the same, probably similar stiffnrss and comfort.I agree Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/125069-best-of-the-best-racing-road-bikes-2013/#findComment-1892787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez-O Posted December 27, 2012 Share The Cannondale Evo all the way for me. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/125069-best-of-the-best-racing-road-bikes-2013/#findComment-1892789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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