itsmemattip Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Hi People of internet land! looking at a nice new Road bike... really nice bikes both Shimano 105 (11 speed)... just keen to get an idea on everyones opinion. was also looking at the Specialized Rubaix, and a Cube (can't remember the model)
Iwan Kemp Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 We will get our grubby little paws on a Propel Adv 2 soon. Keep an eye on the gear section for more. Other than that, I can't add too much to that for now.
Zatek Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Don't have one of the bikes accept Venge but of you ask me I would go for the Propel. There is only 2 pinarello and thats the Dogma and F8.
Rocket-Boy Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 I would go for the propel myself, buying a lower end 'rello just seems wrong.The propel is a really good bike too.
venom1 Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 all depends on your budget. What are you prepared to spend?
itsmemattip Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 aiming around the R25k mark... with my legendary negotiation skills i have managed to get a deal on them... baby Pinarello is about 2.5k more than the Propel... I get your point Rocket-boy - top end VW or entry level Beamer? hahaha... i currently drive a toyota!
Red Zone Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 aiming around the R25k mark... with my legendary negotiation skills i have managed to get a deal on them... baby Pinarello is about 2.5k more than the Propel... I get your point Rocket-boy - top end VW or entry level Ferrari? hahaha... i currently drive a toyota!Fixed it, puts a different spin on it
madbradd Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Aren't they completely different? Ie should you not be looking at the Giant Defy as a comparison to the Roubaix and the Razha?
itsmemattip Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 MadBradd you have a point... but i like the Giant Propel and need to justify my choice and make sure i have at least compared a few bikes...apples and oranges... VW's and Ferrari's... just trying to make sure i don't do a silly thing! bikes are so difficult to choose especially when you can't ride them all before buying!
madbradd Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Cool. Just wanted to point out that you're comparing an aero race machine to a tourer but looks like you knew that. The propel certainly looks the business. I'm riding a tcr and an anthem and love them both. Colleague just got the Di2 defy and it looks awesome as well. You will also really struggle to beat the value Giant offer. And let's be honest.... your comparison is more Nissan GTR vs Ferrari California good luck with the choice though. I'm pretty sure you'll be happy with either.
itsmemattip Posted May 23, 2015 Author Posted May 23, 2015 Thanks everyone... i have ordered my Giant Propel Advanced 2... sexy little race machine! now all i have to do is pay for it and start some serious work on upgrading the engine (me...) See you on the road... i'll be the really fast one screeching with delight as i zipp along the country lanes...
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