Hmm... increasingly fed up with the waiting time and abject failure of Halfords to keep me updated on the availability of a Team Carbon bike, I might make them order me a Planet X, to make a point.
4r$e - Halfords won't deal with Planet X because they won't put their bikes through some kind of safety standard test... 8-{ Anybody know what this spurious test is?
Heres a 2nd vote for the Planet X SL Pro Carbon. Even though it's not a time trial/triathlon specific bike it's a brilliant bike for the money in fact I cant think of anything that comes near it for all day riding whether racing or commuting. This is my 2nd Planet X bike and the build, ride and quality of the overall package is spot on altho you will have to put up with strangers chatting to you about your bike at races, etc.
Well, I won't be too disappointed with a Boardman, IF I can ever get hold of one...
The other thing annoying me about Halfords (while I'm on one) is that they will source from other companies (but not Planet X) but only at RRP, so if something's on sale at, say, Evans, you would still pay full dollar at Halfords.
*sigh* Will I ever get my carbon loveliness? Even considered a Dolan Mythos as they can actually get hold of them. I ride a Dolan at the moment, and my TT frame is Dolan, but I want to hold out for the Boardman.
Focus Cayo Ultegra 2009 - awesome bike, gave me a couple of Km per hour over any bike I have ever had. Wiggle are now selling these bikes for under £1300 (25% off), just to buy all the ultegra kit for the bike would cost you £700.
I made the trip to bridgtown bikes today and I will getting my new bike next week. Its a scott sc1 frame & forks with ultegra groupset at a great price. Beautiful black, red & white carbon frame so obviously make me much faster. Can't wait! I have to say Mike really is a great guy and as good as everyone says he is. Well worth 300 mile round trip.
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The argon 18 - thats mine it a £2k bike but gives you an idea.....
This looks beautiful...
And then spend the rest on ...........
One left I think.
Have finally found a Halfords willing to let me test ride one..
have a look at this for £1000 and money left over for you to by a nice set of race wheels too.
http://www.planet-x-warehouse.co.uk/aca ... arbon.html
Trek Madone 4.7 2010 model - can get it for £1700
Giant Avail Advance 2008 model - can get it for £1750
I am edging towards the giant as I already have an avail which I will keep for commuting and winter training. Plus the giant is beautiful!
Beat me to it
Orbea Ora - luvverly!
Anybody know what this spurious test is?
Just don't have the £1445....
The other thing annoying me about Halfords (while I'm on one) is that they will source from other companies (but not Planet X) but only at RRP, so if something's on sale at, say, Evans, you would still pay full dollar at Halfords.
*sigh* Will I ever get my carbon loveliness? Even considered a Dolan Mythos as they can actually get hold of them. I ride a Dolan at the moment, and my TT frame is Dolan, but I want to hold out for the Boardman.
That Orbea is lovely!
Not the Air 1TT or whatever it's called, an affordable one at a grand...
Its a scott sc1 frame & forks with ultegra groupset at a great price. Beautiful black, red & white carbon frame so obviously make me much faster.
Can't wait! I have to say Mike really is a great guy and as good as everyone says he is. Well worth 300 mile round trip.
However, worth it. Totally worth as the guy is a star.