Sid the Sloth Posted September 2, 2020 Share I think building your own is a better option, I always find great pleasure in building my own bike. You know exactly what you have, the service intervals etc.. It's just so much fun building your own.I built up my gravel bike and learnt so much. I am quite keen on building but I know if I buy I will spend a large amount of time staring and tinkering... But the pre-built and immediate availability is also quite appealing. I am fairly torn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid the Sloth Posted September 2, 2020 Share My new bike was in this price range. Just no stock of new bikes at the moment I found.I have been drooling over that Cannondale of yours, looks so awesome. I would love to come for a ride with you guys some time, but right now I would have to hang on with my gravel bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas_187 Posted September 2, 2020 Share It's a shame you're not between 165 and 175cm because I have a bike for sale that exceeds all your requirements, Ultegra DI2 and 7kg and it is rock bottom 34k Edited September 2, 2020 by Andreas_187 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryllk Posted September 2, 2020 Share If i was building the Mercer, I'll offload the campy groupset & replace with Etap...And I might be tempted to get Shamal Mille wheels I had a look at this, tempting but I am not sure if the sizing would work. I'll swing him a message. Thanks! Sid the Sloth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnavel Posted September 2, 2020 Share Thank you for quoting my bike Will send the invoice over shortly Sid the Sloth and Opc_danny 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid the Sloth Posted September 2, 2020 Share It's a shame you're not between 165 and 175cm because I have a bike for sale that exceeds all your requirements, Ultegra DI2 and 7kg and it is rock bottom 34kI had a look at the sizing chart and maybe it could work - will have to see after I get the fit done and I check on the geometry of the 52. Bit out of my budget but maybe I could stretch. Good luck with the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas_187 Posted September 2, 2020 Share I had a look at the sizing chart and maybe it could work - will have to see after I get the fit done and I check on the geometry of the 52. Bit out of my budget but maybe I could stretch. Good luck with the saleIsn't your budget 35k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid the Sloth Posted September 2, 2020 Share Isn't your budget 35k?Yep, but I am pretty set on getting a power meter and I think it would be difficult to acquire one for less than 4000 which would already be a pretty big stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanLotter Posted September 2, 2020 Share Yep, but I am pretty set on getting a power meter and I think it would be difficult to acquire one for less than 4000 which would already be a pretty big stretch.Not sure if this is the correct model and if they still have stock, but the price is very close to 4000. https://www.specialized.com/za/en/power-cranks-shimano-ultegra-upgrade-kit/p/157392?color=234674-157392&searchText=48118-2402 Sid the Sloth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid the Sloth Posted September 2, 2020 Share Not sure if this is the correct model and if they still have stock, but the price is very close to 4000. https://www.specialized.com/za/en/power-cranks-shimano-ultegra-upgrade-kit/p/157392?color=234674-157392&searchText=48118-2402THANK YOU for this!!! Had not seen it. Keep well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid the Sloth Posted September 5, 2020 Share If anyone has experience with Campy 11spd components, I would love to know how much I will need to set aside extra for servicing and maintenance. I am tempted to go for the Cannondale super six evo on the hub but I am concerned I am going to have shell out a lot more to replace any breakages or worn bits when the time comes. From what I have seen there are limited spares available on the hub especially compared to Ultegra and new components seem to cost a fortune. Any input is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Vegmot Posted September 5, 2020 Share If anyone has experience with Campy 11spd components, I would love to know how much I will need to set aside extra for servicing and maintenance. I am tempted to go for the Cannondale super six evo on the hub but I am concerned I am going to have shell out a lot more to replace any breakages or worn bits when the time comes. From what I have seen there are limited spares available on the hub especially compared to Ultegra and new components seem to cost a fortune. Any input is appreciated.Campy parts are more expensive, yes. But I always buy KMC or other third party chain, as well as cables and housing from CRC, which costs the same as shimano... Chainrings and cassettes I think are a little more expensive, but not by much, and they LAST.... Also, hubber JMK1 has all the spares you'll ever need. Sid the Sloth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid the Sloth Posted September 5, 2020 Share Campy parts are more expensive, yes. But I always buy KMC or other third party chain, as well as cables and housing from CRC, which costs the same as shimano... Chainrings and cassettes I think are a little more expensive, but not by much, and they LAST.... Also, hubber JMK1 has all the spares you'll ever need. Thanks! Really appreciate this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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