Road Bike recommendations Budget R180K

[Sidmouth]

5 hours ago, Andreas_187 said:

Just get the SL7, it's the best bike 

there is a reason so many people ride them

[Sidmouth]

9 hours ago, DJuice said:

https://www.merida-bikes.com/en/bike/3094/scultura-team

this bike is starting to make sense, anyone know who deals with them in SA

[Sidmouth]

12 minutes ago, Sidmouth said:

there is a reason so many people ride them

Scott addict also looking like an option, Im guessing supply issues are everywhere 

[DJuice]

https://www.cyclelab.com/product/1016632-bike-road-carb-orbea-orca-m11e-ltd-my22

[DJuice]

13 minutes ago, Sidmouth said:

this bike is starting to make sense, anyone know who deals with them in SA

Your LBS should be able to help.

Merida has always been good to their dealers.

Supply may be an issue.

[DJuice]

https://lanoysports.co.za/products/aurum-magma?variant=40977445748919

[Jbr]

Supply is an issue with Merida at the moment. Scott cwc and bike addict have stock

[Thomo]

Top end bikes are all likely to compare favourably.

Get the one that excites you most.!

I'm sure many Hubbers wish that they had your problems. 🤣

[justinafrika]

2 hours ago, DJuice said:

https://www.cyclelab.com/product/1016632-bike-road-carb-orbea-orca-m11e-ltd-my22

The sit bones, hands, feet, and even me loins started tingling for action right after I clicked on that.

[Mopkop]

10 hours ago, Sid the Sloth said:

From one Sid to another... Storck Aerfast 4. That frame is rapid and fairly light for an aero bike. I am biased but I love that thing. And it is within your budget. Tell them Dan sent you. Also if you don't like the green get it stripped and resprayed, can probably do it within your budget if you chat to them, or send me a message and I would be more than happy to help (I would appreciate the opportunity). 

https://cycling-friends.com/shop/storck-aerfast3/68-203-aerfast4-pro-disc-dura-ace-di2-2x12.html#/3-size-l

https://bikerumor.com/storck-aerfast4-aero-road-bike-pushes-uci-limits-plus-new-fascenario4-more/ 

I recently had a look at the Storck range, Cycling friends was at the last wp league race and no where did I see a UCI sticker. Not that it means much but is it UCI approved?

 

@Sidmouth That Merida offers the best bang for buck for its spec. 

Goodluck with the purchase!

[Sidmouth]

1 hour ago, justinafrika said:

The sit bones, hands, feet, and even me loins started tingling for action right after I clicked on that.

this is a great looking bike and good price, no stock in large

[Mongoose!]

10 hours ago, Fred van Vlaanderen said:

https://opencycle.com/mind

 

 

But will this bike have Hambini's approval? 🙃

[DJuice]

Is Wilier still in SA?

0 SLR could be an option or perhaps Filante in Ultegra spec

Personally would go with Superleggera, the name sounds HOT!

Enough shopping with someone else bossi.

Was nice to day dream.

Buy the bike that excites you.

 

Edited June 29, 2022 by DJuice

[Knersboy]

A custom Battaglin steel Power + Evo.

https://officinabattaglin.com/products/custom-steel-bikes/power-plus-evo/

The only steel bike I know of with integrated cables. It is so pretty that you will always win because anyone who sees that bike will have their underwear melt straight away.

Edited June 29, 2022 by Knersboy

[Fred van Vlaanderen]

3 minutes ago, Knersboy said:

A custom Battaglin steel Power + Evo.

https://officinabattaglin.com/products/custom-steel-bikes/power-plus-evo/

The only steel bike I know of with integrated cables. It is so pretty that you will always win because anyone who sees that bike will have their underwear melt straight away.

Drooling

[Jbr]

I’m still in France for a month and I have a big luggage allowance on my flight back to SA, just saying 🤣🤣

Edited June 29, 2022 by Jbr