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Which Bike......again.....
ConspiracyTheory
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I am looking at upgrading from my Trek 1400. I am now unsure whether to buy a Tri specific bike or whether to buy a road bike then add the aero bars. If I am going to buy a road bike, then I will sell the Trek to put a bit more money towards the purchase. If I buy a Tri specific bike then I may keep hold of the Trek. I have £1k to spend. I have just looked at the Planet X Stealth Pro Carbon C18, which has a fixed spec. From what I can see this appears to be quite good and the price is just about right. Does anyone have an opinion on this bike (link below), or any ideas as to other options that are available. I have looked at other sites that have discounted bikes, but most dont have my size (L, XL). Also, I need something that will cope with a half ironman. Any ideas....
http://www.planet-x-warehouse.co.uk/acatalog/Stealth_Pro_Carbon_C18_OFFER_-_VERY_LIMITED_STOCKS.html
http://www.planet-x-warehouse.co.uk/acatalog/Stealth_Pro_Carbon_C18_OFFER_-_VERY_LIMITED_STOCKS.html
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If you do go for the PX bike, are you planning on building it yourself? If not, don't forget to factor the build cost into the price: at a total cost £1150 there are a number of possible alternatives (i.e. Felt/Quintana Roo).
Or do what I did (just a suggestion),go for the cervélo soloist team, which is actualy almost the same price, and you have a road and Tri-bike in one! see this thread about it:
http://forum.220magazine.com/tm.asp?m=17996
(I'm not a Cervélo salesman, just a huge Cervélo fan!!!)
By the way: the bike has a lot of red on it :[image]http://forum.220magazine.com/micons/m6.gif[/image]
Now is the time to buy as if you buy the SLC or the Soloist Team you will get them cheaper than the models called the S1 and S2 despite them being the exact same frames. Try www.slanecycles.co.uk for the best deal in Europe - phone them for a better deal than on the web
I'm no expert, but the Shimano bits feel fantastic and the frame is stiffer than a bottle of viagra.
http://www.bikes-dolan.uk.com/index.html?lang=en-us
(Look under road bikes -> Dolan Mythos)
I'd say, and I know this is very difficult and overwhelming, but get the best bike you can afford (try to push that cash limit as high as possible). Otherwise you'll wish you did within a year, but then it's too late.
Hope this helps( I know it doesn't) [:(].
In answer to your question Orbea have a good reputation, I've limited experience with them - I've ridden a clubmates' (roadbike) and he's very happy with it
and the Felt B16 or Cannondale Slice!
(sorry if I confuse you a bit more now[:-][:)]).
Noticed the Cannondale sequel too late, excuse me.[X(]
http://www.gbcycles.co.uk/eshop.asp?wci=dbpage&wce=cycles01
THey got cervelo plannet x specialized bianchi aaron de rosa merrick dalkia pineralia trek look canalgo and best of all they have them in the shop. not as cheap as it could be, and make sure you check their web prices first as they sometimes differ
Croyden is good for you too... get down there boyo