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New Bike Dilemma - what to pick?

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  • 13-05-2011 10:08am
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    Johnmc367
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    I bought a Giant FCR 2 years ago to get into cycling and I'm completely addicted. I cycle regularly around the Dublin mountains and I'm looking to upgrade. I want to avoid my last mistake of outgrowing the bike too quickly so I'm looking at spending a bit to get a good bike with carbon frame.

    My choices are:
    Trek 4.5 Madone,
    Cannondale 6 Carbon 105,
    Dolan Hercules


    I'm open to suggestions as well. Would appreciate any feedback.
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    Lemag
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    Have you considered Canyon or Planet X ?


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    Johnmc367
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    I haven't really, purely because I don't know enough about them, are they worth considering?


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    calerbass
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    I'd recommend this, carbon etc.

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=49202

    Vitus Dark Plasma 2011


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    Lemag
    Registered Users Posts: 2,508 ✭✭✭Lemag


    Johnmc367 wrote: »
    I haven't really, purely because I don't know enough about them, are they worth considering?
    IMO, yes. I have one (Canyon, that is) and I am very happy with it. All of the Planet X users here seem to be very happy with them.
    calerbass wrote: »
    I'd recommend this, carbon etc.

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=49202

    Vitus Dark Plasma 2011
    Can you vouch fro them?
    At Vitus bikes we pioneered many of the technologies that have helped carbon fibre make the leap from space-age aeronautics into the pro peleton, its blend of light weight, stiffness and vibration-damping comfort being perfectly suited to the needs of the elite racer.
    Before the name was bought over. I wouldn't think that the culture for quality and innovation could be bought along with a name. I could be wrong though. For the same money I'd go for a Planet X with much better components.


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    ashleey
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    Wiggle are selling some focus models cheap at the moment if they have your size. Double check all the components and wheels are up to your spec requirements though


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    Seweryn
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    Johnmc367 wrote: »
    I'm looking at spending a bit to get a good bike with carbon frame.

    My choices are:
    Trek 4.5 Madone,
    Cannondale 6 Carbon 105,
    Dolan Hercules

    I'm open to suggestions as well. Would appreciate any feedback.
    I bought a Cannondale SuperSix (Sram Rival) about 3 months ago and after spending some time in the saddle, I love it and I look forward to riding it every time. The only thing is, because it is my first and only road bike, I can't compare it with anything else. When I was looking for a bike, I wanted a bike with possibly best frame set for the money (and with good enough components). After getting used to the saddle, I have to say the bike is a good bit more comfortable than I expected, yet firm enough on fast corners and great to handle.
    All in all, I am very happy with it.


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    calerbass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 303 ✭✭calerbass


    Lemag wrote: »
    IMO, yes. I have one (Canyon, that is) and I am very happy with it. All of the Planet X users here seem to be very happy with them.

    Can you vouch fro them? Before the name was bought over. I wouldn't think that the culture for quality and innovation could be bought along with a name. I could be wrong though. For the same money I'd go for a Planet X with much better components.

    Very good


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