What road bike for R50k

[Zatek]

I buying a new road bike (may be used) in less 3 months time so I started with my research.

 

Currently I am looking into Specialized Venge Expert Ultegra but don't have too much info on Roubiax or Tarmac. Also looking into Trigon. I like the look of the Aero frames and we don't have huge mountains to climb in races as well. Also like the Fondriest range as well.

 

Any other suggestion on bikes that are worth looking at? If I go used or experience bikes I will have to look at upgrading the wheels to Zipp or carbon deep section clinchers.

 

Any advice and also would like to test drive the bike before buying so looking for shop in JHB or MPU area that will let me test.

 

Size 56 cm

Edited April 2, 2014 by Zatek

[Breezer]

Fuji SST 1.3 Ultegra di2

http://www.fujibikes.com/images/bike/sst-13/lowres/2014_FUJI_SST_1.3_SIDE.jpg

Edited April 2, 2014 by Breezer

[Cippo]

Complete Cyclist Jhb is selling some BH frames at cost.

[Da_Hunk]

Cannondale Super SIx

[Pure Savage]

Cycle science have a possible closing down sale on some Dogmas...

 

Too soon?

[Zatek]

Cycle science have a possible closing down sale on some Dogmas...

 

Too soon?

 

Lol

[jcza]

Complete Cyclist Jhb is selling some BH frames at cost.

 

Also a couple of Colnago frames at a discount.

 

Have a look at the Swift frames. very affordable.

[Pure Savage]

On a serious note, I have recently moved from 5 years on Alu Scott, to a season on a Giant TCR 2 to now a Spez Venge expert.

 

I am loving the Venge, with my race wheels on and a mix of Ultegra and 105 and it sits at 7.35Kg if weight is your thing.

 

I have not done any major racing on it yet but on the 1500 km I have done its been pretty awesome.

 

I find accelerating up hills the Venge is much faster than the Giant.

 

I also got some carbon bars which I am liking a lot at the moment.

[Zatek]

On a serious note, I have recently moved from 5 years on Alu Scott, to a season on a Giant TCR 2 to now a Spez Venge expert.

 

I am loving the Venge, with my race wheels on and a mix of Ultegra and 105 and it sits at 7.35Kg if weight is your thing.

 

I have not done any major racing on it yet but on the 1500 km I have done its been pretty awesome.

 

I find accelerating up hills the Venge is much faster than the Giant.

 

I also got some carbon bars which I am liking a lot at the moment.

 

In your opinion is it worth going the aero route? Not really bothered about the weight.

[Clinton H]

Look at the deal on the Hub on the LOOK 675 with Di2 .

That's a steal at R 33 000 odd

[Zatek]

Look at the deal on the Hub on the LOOK 675 with Di2 .

That's a steal at R 33 000 odd

The only problem with that bike is in CT - Western Cape. Difficult to organize a test drive.

[Pure Savage]

In your opinion is it worth going the aero route? Not really bothered about the weight.

 

A lot of my mates ride the venge and I struggled keeping up with them so hope this helps!!

 

Not sure about the benefits of aero, but it looks sweet!!

[Clinton H]

Pm Mr LOOK !

Its a special feeling to have something that you wont easily see on the morning ride ,

['Dale]

So many choices, man.

 

What kinda ride are you looking for?

Racey and stiff but efficient

Comfortable and less jarring on the fillings

Somewhere in-between

 

 

 

[Sani]

Build a bike up , much cheaper . I build My bike for much cheaper than I would have paid for it .

[Chris Willemse]

Please do not hessitate to contact us should you be intrested in the following bikes:

 

Fondriest

 

Cannondale

 

Merida

 

Look

 

Bianchi

 

Giant and a few others