The Contenders for my new ride

[narra]

 

 

 

 

Hi People

 

Looking at getting a new bike after being in the sport for 3 years I do have an  2004 RC 3000 with Tiagra groupset. But it is time for a change.

 

I have already decided on Ultegra groupset. Maybe Mavic Ksyrium SL wheels if my budget allows it. The budget is +- 20

 

I weight in between 85 kg and 95 kg.

 

If i missed something, please let me know And if you think I should ride something else, do not hold back with the comments

 

So the contenders:

1. Orbea Onix

http://www.orbea.com/upload/bicicletas_bicicletas/A156.jpg

+- R 23 000

 

2. GT Carbon Series 1

http://www.gtbicycles.com/sa/uploads/catalog/lg_56.31.g7_glb_gtr1_cbn.jpg

+- R 19 000, as is. Not with the Mavic wheels.

 

3.Raleigh RC 7000C

http://www.raleigh.co.za/images/stories/2007bikes/elite_road/rc7000_carbon.jpg

+- R 19 000, as is? Not with the Mavic wheels.

 

4. Merida Road FLX 907-COM

Do not know how much it will be.

 

5. Cannondale Synapse Carbon SL Si Ultegra Compact

http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/07/CE/thumb/7RCL2C_blu.jpg

Also do not know how much. I also do not now were this bike fit into the Cannondale range

 

So, let me know.

 

Thanks

 

Narra

 

 

 

[dirtrider]

"And if you think I should ride something else, do not hold back with the comments "

 

Yes I think you should get a mountain bike !

[narra]

Got one 

[TitusTi]

I also think you should not ride those Mavic Ksyriums, they have the worst freewheel bodies in the world, ever!

So any bike without them is ok by me! Of that list I would pick the Obea or the Cannondale but please take off those *** wheels!

[fatcyclist]

narra: if you're a bit of a heavier rider, I'd agree with TitusTi and stay clear of Ksyriums...my choices in what you have up there would be between the Orbea and the Raleigh...but ask about a different wheelset from whatever bike shop you buy it.

[TitusTi]

Yes, look at the Campag or Fulcrum wheels, true quality!

[Spinnekop]

Narra.....nice to shop around for a new bike!!  Enjoy!!!!!

 

Well....you should know where my loyalty would lie.....CANNONDALE.

The Synaps fits in as a bike the caters for the "comfort over racing" rider.  The bike is built for a soft ride.  Not as stiff as the Six13.  FULL carbon.

 

I have a very good friend that rode the Synapse for a year or so.  He is very impressed with the bike.  Raced VA with it and had no problems what so ever.

 

Value for money I would say you should go for the Raleigh. 

 

Looking at the wheels.....

# of spokes broken on the Mavic Ksyriums......5

# of spokes broken on the Campy Euros.........0

 

And I have done more km's on the Campy........My weight.....73kg.

 

Hope this helps!!

 

www.roadbikereview.com helped me a lot! 

 

Good luck!!

[TNT1]

Of those choices, I'd go with the Raliegh or the Cannonball... But with Centaur (Chorus if your budget allows)

[Dr. Seuss]

i think that the cervelo soloist with ultegra is also in this price range - i.m.o. you really cant go wrong with it!  comes with velomax wheels.

 

 

 

[Spinnekop]

 

[TNT1]

 

Ya, ya, the top one with the campag!!! (in Spidey's post)

 

[bikemonster]

In that price range you can pretty much pick any bike maker and your choice of material.

 

You're also very unlikely to find a bike that sucks, so the bike that you like the look of will be the best one.  Because you will be most keen to ride it.

 

Have fun shopping around, and post some bragging pics once you've done the deed.

[rock]

theat orbea has class and pedigree.......its made in Europe (I think they still do?), so you can brag about that while sipping espresso......

[TitusTi]

Hey Rock, quick bicycle related question? Do you have an electronic version of the Specialized bike Geometries?

[MintSauce]

Well, once again I'm gonna stand up and proudly proclaim the gospel of Titus.

 

Do yourself a favour and have a look at this one!

 

Give Bowman Cycles in CT a call and ask Shan Wilson what he thinks of it. He started riding one recently.

 

[knappy]

Hey Narra..

Awesome man.. You must have fun shoping around and ridding all the bikes that you can and choose the one that you enjoy the most and can't wait to get up EVERY morning to ride..