toptoobnoob Posted November 1, 2019 Share Hi everyone I posted a while ago about getting back into road cycling and taking racing more seriously. It's time for me to start deciding what bike I'd like. I've been searching on the classifieds using this search query (frame 54, R15k budget, CPT), but not sure how exactly to compare based on age, components etc. I've been looking at the following: Swift Attack Era 3BMC Roadracer SL01Merida Scultra Evo 904 Which looks the best in terms of value?Have I missed anything? Thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted November 1, 2019 Share I have a BMC and I love it. Comfortable little rocket. The specs and components on that one though seem a little odd - not sure that they came out with those. Edited November 1, 2019 by dirtypot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted November 1, 2019 Share Based on just the pictures. Out of the 3 I'd get the BMC. The swift looks like a bit of a hodge podge of old parts. The Merida is old. Purely my opinion. But I'd wait a bit. for 15k I think you can do better. Edited November 1, 2019 by Duane_Bosch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marshall Posted November 1, 2019 Share You will get varying opinions but I would list as follows:- 1) BMC - Medium cage RD gives cassette options, later model. 2) Merida - Solid option.3) Swift. The Swift frame is great but as mentioned the components are old and mixed Ed-Zulu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted November 1, 2019 Share BMC Jump quickly though. The nice bikes tend to sell fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twaatie Posted November 1, 2019 Share How about Titan? .. Its 5k more but gives a 5 Yr warranty https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/titan-road-bike/products/titan-valerian-elite-2019 Edited November 1, 2019 by Twaatie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted November 1, 2019 Share MY reservation with the titan would be the brakes - have mechanical discs improved? cos I was told to go hydraulic How about Titan? .. Its 5k more but gives a 5 Yr warrantyhttps://bike-addict.co.za/collections/titan-road-bike/products/titan-valerian-elite-2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twaatie Posted November 1, 2019 Share MY reservation with the titan would be the brakes - have mechanical discs improved? cos I was told to go hydraulicWas my thought as well but the pro - hydraulic brakes is 10k more, so out of price bracket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted November 1, 2019 Share Hi everyone I posted a while ago about getting back into road cycling and taking racing more seriously. It's time for me to start deciding what bike I'd like. I've been searching on the classifieds using this search query (frame 54, R15k budget, CPT), but not sure how exactly to compare based on age, components etc. I've been looking at the following: Swift Attack Era 3BMC Roadracer SL01Merida Scultra Evo 904 Which looks the best in terms of value?Have I missed anything? Thanks for the help Hey, If you are keen, can get a Fondriest with Ultegra 6800 for around 17k? Would be a lot nicer than the options above and only a few grand more. Edited November 1, 2019 by Pure Savage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptoobnoob Posted November 1, 2019 Share Thanks for the help everyone. Hey, If you are keen, can get a Fondriest with Ultegra 6800 for around 17k? Would be a lot nicer than the options above and only a few grand more.Do you have links so I can check it out? If I were to spend that much I feel like I should be leaning towards a bike with warranty though. How about Titan? .. Its 5k more but gives a 5 Yr warrantyhttps://bike-addict.co.za/collections/titan-road-bike/products/titan-valerian-elite-2019Been eyeing those bikes for a while, but think it might just be too big of a stretch. Based on just the pictures. Out of the 3 I'd get the BMC. The swift looks like a bit of a hodge podge of old parts. The Merida is old. Purely my opinion. But I'd wait a bit. for 15k I think you can do better.I've been eyeing it for a few months and haven't seen anything anything far better than above (I think). I suspect it would be easier in Joburg? Twaatie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veebee Posted November 1, 2019 Share Thanks for the help everyone. Do you have links so I can check it out? If I were to spend that much I feel like I should be leaning towards a bike with warranty though. Been eyeing those bikes for a while, but think it might just be too big of a stretch. I've been eyeing it for a few months and haven't seen anything anything far better than above (I think). I suspect it would be easier in Joburg? a bike with warranty at 17k, not possible hey. you need to buy new and will have to look at the R25k mark if you want a carbon frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pall Catt Posted November 1, 2019 Share MY reservation with the titan would be the brakes - have mechanical discs improved? cos I was told to go hydraulic Mechanical disc brakes are still a major headache. I've shopped around for a number of years and still havent really found a proper solution for my road bike with disc brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreas17777 Posted November 1, 2019 Share How About this Silverback? It's not carbon but comes with hydro disc brakes. A lot newer than the other choices. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/387895-silverback-strella-expert-disk/ Duane_Bosch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veebee Posted November 1, 2019 Share silverback is always good value for money, shop around and visit a few bike shops, you might pick up a good deal. The silverback Sirelli 2 retail is around R26k, if dealer is trying to clear stock then you may be in luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veebee Posted November 1, 2019 Share https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/road-bikes/products/schwinn-fastback-carbon-105-2019 https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/road-bikes/products/silverback-strela-elite-2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jensie Posted November 1, 2019 Share This bike is race ready and a newer model than the one you listed, good wheels.11spdhttps://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/287048-merida-scultura-5000/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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