Road Bike recommendations Budget R180K

[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

[FootballingCyclist]

https://www.bmc-switzerland.com/intl_en/timemachine-road-01-one.html

Take my money...Or give me yours and I'll let them take it from me.

[DieselnDust]

14 hours ago, Sidmouth said:

Hi have been waiting since November with a despot down on a new Colnago V3RS, I don't think Colnago knows what day of the week it is, March became April then May and now's its, we just don't know situation, could be 2023 or later.

any recommendations on a similar bike, I just cannot be another dude on a S-Works

Ideally Dura Ace 12 Speed wireless, Tubeless, 28 C tires, Disc and integrated cable, size large, preferably new or very new

Do you have anything or a suggestion, Budget R180K

who is this despot of whom you speak?

 

anyway, my suggestion for the pot:https://www.lookcycle.com/za-en/products/bikes/triathlon-bikes/795-blade-rs-tt/795-blade-rs-proteam-black-ultra-mat-glossy 

13 hours ago, Sidmouth said:

anyone know who the Basso agent is in SA

Bikemob was the distributor but they're gone. No new distributor appointed to date

11 hours ago, Fred van Vlaanderen said:

https://opencycle.com/mind

 

No just no. Ask Hambini

5 hours ago, Sidmouth said:

there is a reason so many people ride them

sheeple? I test rode, I wasn't that impressed. Happy to stick to my 795 Blade RS

Super6 Evo https://www.cannondale.com/en/bikes/road/race/supersix-evo/supersix-evo-hi-mod-disc-dura-ace-di2 is a less common option that just handles better than the SL7

[TyronLab]

12 hours ago, Sid the Sloth said:

That is a gorgeous thing (the fact that its a bike is secondary). Why they would choose to use Times New Roman as a font escapes me though. 

[Sidmouth]

50 minutes ago, Jbr said:

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

ooooh, What catches your eye in Europe?

[Sidmouth]

Just now, TyronLab said:

That is a gorgeous thing (the fact that its a bike is secondary). Why they would choose to use Times New Roman as a font escapes me though. 

its just too gangster 

[Jbr]

9 minutes ago, Sidmouth said:

ooooh, What catches your eye in Europe?

Haha I’m very happy with my reacto that I have in Cape Town. If I were to buy a new bike it would probably the same with higher grade carbon/dura ace, or the bmc timemachine. If I was looking at a more cost effective buy then the aeroad.

I can collect your new bike and ride it in for you 😅 Then you can collect it in cape town end of july 😂

Edited June 29, 2022 by Jbr

[Sidmouth]

1 hour 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.

I think they only make 40 bikes a year, I believe most of there clients die before they every see their bikes

[lechatnoir]

35 minutes ago, TyronLab said:

That is a gorgeous thing (the fact that its a bike is secondary). Why they would choose to use Times New Roman as a font escapes me though. 

would you prefer comic sans?

[Furbz]

15 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/ 

Nice bike. 

I raise you this: i actually have one of these in stock, albeit in s very slightly darker more candy finish.

Edited June 29, 2022 by Furbz

[Knersboy]

2 hours ago, Sidmouth said:

I think they only make 40 bikes a year, I believe most of there clients die before they every see their bikes

Well then we should also be watching estate sales, although I would be pissed that I couldn’t get buried with it.

These days you wait a year for brake pads, so a timeless steel machine is well worth it in my opinion.

[Furbz]

I always love these threads.

i'm going to try be as objective as i can - no promises though! 😋

by the looks of it OP is looking for a dedicated race bike - something a little unique.

i can offer the following bikes:

The Aurum Magma

https://aurumbikes.com/product/shimano-dura-ace/

https://www.instagram.com/AURUMbikes/

 

The Parlee RZ7

https://www.instagram.com/parleecycles/

or if you want something totally unique.

the Bossi SS Strada

https://bossibicycles.com/collections/road/products/strada-ss-complete-builds

https://cyclingtips.com/2022/01/bossi-strada-ss-road-bike-review-aero-meets-titanium/

 

 

My thoughts on mainstream bikes historically was that it would make me just another one of hundreds in a crowd. how dull.

That said, i also refuse to believe they are not good bikes. they are all race proven - all of them.

this of course is mainly due to the athletes on the bikes. but it still counts

The market share of big brands is driven off our own perceptions - if it wins in the big leagues it must be good. i'm sure they are. its also driven by local back up and of course warranty. 

Go read the LOCAL Roval warranty very carefully - lifetime everywhere except South Africa - no jokes on this one. RSA uses a sliding scale based on the how many years old the wheels are. I got caught out on that personally. Its that reason alone i give Spez a very wide berth. 

 

the only advice OP really needs is to buy the bike that makes your groin ache - you should look back after every ride on it and think damn thats a good looking bike and regret nothing!

 

 

Edited June 29, 2022 by Furbz

[DJuice]

11 minutes ago, Furbz said:

I always love these threads.

i'm going to try be as objective as i can - no promises though! 😋

by the looks of it OP is looking for a dedicated race bike - something a little unique.

i can offer the following bikes:

The Aurum Magma

https://aurumbikes.com/product/shimano-dura-ace/

https://www.instagram.com/AURUMbikes/

 

The Parlee RZ7

https://www.instagram.com/parleecycles/

or if you want something totally unique.

the Bossi SS Strada

https://bossibicycles.com/collections/road/products/strada-ss-complete-builds

https://cyclingtips.com/2022/01/bossi-strada-ss-road-bike-review-aero-meets-titanium/

 

 

 

From all of the commentators, you have an actual hand.

Would say Royal Flush!!

 

PS. The offer still stands for some hot weather testing, wink wink Aurum in white please.

[DJuice]

@Sidmouthsee you are from the Eastern Cape.

Will be down their for December holidays.

If at all possible, look at the bikes from @Furbz, @Lanoy Sportsin the flesh.

Exotic will not meet many riders on the road with them.