Help with choosing new road bike

[Bub Marley]

Hi guys.

 

I've recently moved to the UAE. I'm in need of assistance with 3 bikes I have my eye on. Bikes over here are quite pricey so I'm already regretting selling my old bike. It's working out cheaper for me to order online as the bike shops are really expensive.

 

These are my options:

 

1. Cinelli Saetta (105 Spec)

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2. De Rosa Vega (105 spec)

 

http://i67.tinypic.com/314ytja.jpg

 

http://i66.tinypic.com/zna5g.jpg

 

http://i63.tinypic.com/xdwokl.jpg

 

3. Java Feroce (105 Spec)

 

http://i66.tinypic.com/zwzvc9.jpg

 

The Cinelli & De Rosa are priced at 20k & 25k respectively from Wiggle. Customs on this side is estimated at an additional 5%. The JAVA is a chinese carbon manufacturer available in Dubai. It's priced at about 17k. All bikes are similar specced with full 105 groupset. All fully carbon. The Java is an aero-frame though.

 

So any advise? Would it be more advisable to spend the extra dough on a reliable brand? On the other the chinese carbon manufacturers are getting more and more popular.

[Sitting@89]

Bigger brands spend more on R&D better R&D= better bikes

[bikebloke]

De Rosa

 

and it has better wheels

[DJR]

Personally for me De Rosa. But the Cinelli is a close second. The other one is, well, a very distant third.

[Sarge]

Morning,

I have no idea which is the best of the three, but the Cinelli is a damm nice looking bike.

Regards

Sarge

[Cippo]

Have you compared there geometry for the riding you wanna do or your most recent bikefit? I like the look of the Cinelli. An Italian steed needs some Italian parts though.

[Bub Marley]

Morning,

I have no idea which is the best of the three, but the Cinelli is a damm nice looking bike.

Regards

Sarge

 

 

Have you compared there geometry for the riding you wanna do or your most recent bikefit? I like the look of the Cinelli. An Italian steed needs some Italian parts though.

In terms of looks, I think I like the Cinelli best as well.

 

The Cinelli is supposed to be more race geometry whereas the DeRosa i think is more comfort and is meant as an entry level bike.

 

Think im gonna go Cinelli. Everyone seems to have discounted the Java haha which is the main reason for my post.

 

Thanks for assistance guys.