Best to expect for €1000

HugoMyBoss

Thanks gents.

Another newbie question, a road bike that has 25mm tyres, would 35mm fit?, say if you wanted to change to 35's in winter.

cdaly_

Typically no. Almost anything with caliper brakes won't take a 35mm tyre. Those with disc brakes might but you'd have to be careful to check frame clearance before purchase.

That said, why not use 35mm year round? They're more comfy and the right ones are just as fast.

HugoMyBoss

cdaly_ wrote: »

Typically no. Almost anything with caliper brakes won't take a 35mm tyre. Those with disc brakes might but you'd have to be careful to check frame clearance before purchase.

That said, why not use 35mm year round? They're more comfy and the right ones are just as fast.

Right, so if this was done in reverse, would there be any problem putting 25mm tyres on a bike bought with 35mm tyres? Sorry if this is a stupid question!!, very new to this.

cdaly_

Physically that would work. I don't see any benefit in doing so though.

magicbastarder

you'd have to check if the bike is supplied with 35mm tyres, that the rims are suitable to take 25mm ones, i guess. it could be too narrow for the rim.

HugoMyBoss

magicbastarder wrote: »

you'd have to check if the bike is supplied with 35mm tyres, that the rims are suitable to take 25mm ones, i guess. it could be too narrow for the rim.

Cheers,will do.

thekooman

HugoMyBoss wrote: »

Right, so if this was done in reverse, would there be any problem putting 25mm tyres on a bike bought with 35mm tyres? Sorry if this is a stupid question!!, very new to this.

you are going to be looking for a CX or gravel bike so... i've a Caadx that takes 35mm tyres and for winter road training i put 25mm tyres on the same rims. again, depends on the wheelset but majority will take those sizes and in between.

Kuva

Would normal 25mm tyres be ok on the fine gravel they've put on the green ways??


https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057835937/1

thekooman

Kuva wrote: »

Would normal 25mm tyres be ok on the fine gravel they've put on the green ways??


https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057835937/1

should be fine but not as much grip. you shouldn't puncture that easily.

a tyre like this in 25mm would be good; http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/schwalbe-marathon-touring-tyre-greenguard/rp-prod69133
as you can see you can get this up to 38mm!

Mycroft H

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

You can also fit SKS raceblade type mudguards on a lot of roadbikes. The are a bit finnicky to set up and don't protect the bike as well, but they do a good job of keeping you dry

The clip on ones do a rubbish job of protecting the bike though. Very little protection for the chainset or the headset.

HugoMyBoss

Any closer to which bike your getting OP?

My selections so far:

Carbon frame
105 gearset

I dont think I'll be getting one for under a 1000 euro.

HugoMyBoss

Thinking of going with this one.

http://planetxireland.com/products-page/sl-pro-carbon/planet-x-pro-carbon-with-shimano-105/

Anyone think I could do better elsewhere for 1400.

f1000

that (nearly same) bike is listed as €984 on the UK site. Why is a lot more expensive here?

plus €37 to ship

Weepsie

f1000 wrote: »

that (nearly same) bike is listed as €984 on the UK site. Why is a lot more expensive here?

plus €37 to ship

They're not the same company, rather they are a licenced to use the name and sell the products. The UK operation is operating on a much bigger scale and can afford to sell cheaper.

f1000

Weepsie wrote: »

They're not the same company, rather they are a licenced to use the name and sell the products. The UK operation is operating on a much bigger scale and can afford to sell cheaper.

Didn't realise that. My Bad

HugoMyBoss

f1000 wrote: »

that (nearly same) bike is listed as €984 on the UK site. Why is a lot more expensive here?

plus €37 to ship

This interests me, thank you very much for this.

irishrover99

Kuva wrote: »

Would normal 25mm tyres be ok on the fine gravel they've put on the green ways??


https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057835937/1

I put a 30 mm CX tyre on the front and a 25 mm touring tyre on the back of my commuting road bike and i used it a lot in the winter in the phoenix park and up the mountains on the fire roads without any real issues other than when i encountered deep mud.

I only stopped because i got sick of cleaning my bike before i brought it into the office.
Ill be going back to that set up in the summer for some off road fun

HugoMyBoss

Im still searching for carbon framed bikes with 105 gearsets.

Finding it really difficult to select a manufacturer.

Help!!, looking at spending 1300 - 1500.

Giant, Canyon, Lapierre are what I have been looking at most.

Weepsie

The planet X in the BA with SRAM red could be considered if buying online. The frame isn't much perhaps, but SRAM red is a top end groupset.

HugoMyBoss

HugoMyBoss wrote: »

Im still searching for carbon framed bikes with 105 gearsets.

Finding it really difficult to select a manufacturer.

Help!!, looking at spending 1300 - 1500.

Giant, Canyon, Lapierre are what I have been looking at most.

personally, I would sacrifice the carbon frame if anything.

shame you can't stretch to €1800, because this sounds perfect https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-cx5/

they do am aluminium one for a lot less https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/build/specification/view/specification_id/11/#confirmation

But they also do non CX bikes (so may not fit your 35mm tyres) for a lot less that will give you carbon and 105 (or even Ultegra) for your money https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-sportive-racing/

HugoMyBoss

Aegir wrote: »

But they also do non CX bikes (so may not fit your 35mm tyres) for a lot less that will give you carbon and 105 (or even Ultegra) for your money https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-sportive-racing/

Thanks for this, thinking of spending a little bit more and going for this

https://www.canyon.com/en-ie/road/endurace/endurace-cf-7-0.html

(Have decided to stick with 25 tyres)

Anyone have any comments on this Canyon. This bike would also be suitable for racing yes?

thekooman

HugoMyBoss wrote: »

Thanks for this, thinking of spending a little bit more and going for this

https://www.canyon.com/en-ie/road/endurace/endurace-cf-7-0.html

(Have decided to stick with 25 tyres)

Anyone have any comments on this Canyon. This bike would also be suitable for racing yes?

more than capable. its not the bike, its the legs that make the difference.

CantGetNoSleep

You should also be ok to fit 28mm tyres on that Canyon

HugoMyBoss

HugoMyBoss wrote: »

Anyone have any comments on this Canyon.

nice :cool:

cunavalos

For something a little different you can get a cervelo with 105 for that money (Approx €1500)
You may have to sacrifice the 30mm tyres but the R2 can take 28mm and the S2 will take 25mm

2017 R2 105 for €1399 https://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;product=203688;menu=1000,173,157

2017 S2 105 for €1579 https://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;product=203899;menu=1000,173,157

HugoMyBoss

cunavalos wrote: »

For something a little different you can get a cervelo with 105 for that money (Approx €1500)
You may have to sacrifice the 30mm tyres but the R2 can take 28mm and the S2 will take 25mm

2017 R2 105 for €1399 https://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;product=203688;menu=1000,173,157

2017 S2 105 for €1579 https://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;product=203899;menu=1000,173,157

Are they a good brand?, not heard of them before.

TychoCaine

HugoMyBoss wrote: »

Are they a good brand?, not heard of them before.

They're a very good brand. See https://www.cervelo.com/en/about/history

HugoMyBoss

I have finally decided to go with this one:

http://https://www.canyon.com/en-ie/road/ultimate/2016/ultimate-cf-sl-7-0.html

200 extra from the endurance model posted previously.

Anyone any comments?

thekooman

you can't go wrong with that Canyon. great price for what you are getting.