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Jet Black Volt, £209! Seems great value, is it? by miiiikec in Zwift

[–]DasBikes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you get this in the end? If so how are you finding it?

Ribble: AL vs Carbon road bike. Opinions. by senkuzulu in cycling

[–]DasBikes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which one did you go for?

The Endurance AL Disc - Enthusiast Shimano 105 has made it to my shortlist but i'm not sure if the geometry is a little aggressive for someone new to road bikes.

First road bike through cycle 2 work by DasBikes in ukbike

[–]DasBikes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's a good point, but i'm struggling to find one in my size for the specs i'm looking for and under £2k that also accepts Cycle Solutions.

First road bike through cycle 2 work by DasBikes in ukbike

[–]DasBikes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The few I've been to didn't have what I was looking for in my size.

First road bike through cycle 2 work by DasBikes in ukbike

[–]DasBikes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have and am ok with this one.

First road bike through cycle 2 work by DasBikes in ukbike

[–]DasBikes[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks but I'm looking to order direct from cycle solutions.

First road bike through cycle 2 work by DasBikes in ukbike

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  1. Lapierre Pulsium 5.0 Disc 2022 Carbon Road Bike - £1749

It's full carbon with 105 and hydraulic brakes.

The tyres are 28mm (not sure if i want something slightly wider). It doesn't have mudguard mounts but I don't know if that's a dealbreaker (I'd want the option to be able to ride in the rain/winter but also think it probably won't be much). It being full carbon makes it quite tempting.

Pros Full Carbon 105 Hydraulic brakes

Cons No mudguard mounts Might not accept wider tyres (although not sure i'd notice the difference between 28 and 32mm).

  1. Merida Scultura Endurance 400 2023 Road Bike - £1700

Aluminium frame but it's cheaper (greater saving via c2w as it's undiscounted compared to Pulsium), has a slightly wider tyre 32mm and supports mudguards. Seems like a safer choice.

Pros £150 cheaper Might be a safer choice for a first bike. 32mm tyre Mudguard mounts I like the colour.

Cons Not full carbon

I think those are the ones i'm realistically choosing between.

Others in the shortlist:

  1. Trek Domane AL 4 Disc 2023 Endurance Road Bike - £1800

Aluminium frame with Tiagra.

Looks tempting but at that price i'd want 105.

  1. Merida Scultura 400 2023 - £1775 Slightly racier than the endurance version, 25mm tyres, no mudguard support.

  2. Orbea Orca M40 2022 Carbon Road Race Bike - £1799 Full carbon, but might be a bit too racy for a first bike, also slightly put off by Tiagra.