Looking to Upgrade from Domane
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Or maybe try something in modern steel, like this Daccordi: https://www.daccordicycles.com/road-bikes/profidea/
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Thanks for all the replies. You gave me some good options to think about.
I am going to get a bike fitting done to see what fits.
My short list is:
BMC Roadmachine
Cervelo S-Series
Depending on Fit:
Parlee RZ7
Emonda
Eddy Merckx 525 New 2020 version - Hard to find any info on this bike
I am going to get a bike fitting done to see what fits.
My short list is:
BMC Roadmachine
Cervelo S-Series
Depending on Fit:
Parlee RZ7
Emonda
Eddy Merckx 525 New 2020 version - Hard to find any info on this bike
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You didn't mention price or frame material, unless I just missed it. I wouldn't ignore a Cannondale. I bought one for the first time in 40 yrs. of cycling last June. A CAAD 12 and it is amazing. Short money too.
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That Eddy Merckx looks really good. Problem is I don't know of any bikes shops in MA that sell them. My go to Cervelo shop is Fit Werx in your neck of the woods - they also sell Parlee. I'm on an S5 and love it.
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You can get the Eddy online but it's tough without seeing it in person or riding one. Also there is very little info out there on them.
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With your budget, you can pick from the latest and greatest. It will come down to fit, ride, and color scheme. I would highly recommend the Di2.
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With those parameters I'm not sure you could go wrong. I tend to lean toward the exotic in things mechanical (cars: Lotus, Audi, BMW, etc. and moto: Ducati) so I am drawn to Italian bikes. I'd be going down the Pinarello, Colnago, DeRosa path with full Campy. Then again, at this point in my life, I am happy with my Corvette...I mean...CAAD 12.
Have fun.
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Any thoughts on Cannondale Super Six Hi-Mod?
Sounds like they relaxed the geometry a bit and made it more compliant.
Sounds like they relaxed the geometry a bit and made it more compliant.
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With those parameters I'm not sure you could go wrong. I tend to lean toward the exotic in things mechanical (cars: Lotus, Audi, BMW, etc. and moto: Ducati) so I am drawn to Italian bikes. I'd be going down the Pinarello, Colnago, DeRosa path with full Campy. Then again, at this point in my life, I am happy with my Corvette...I mean...CAAD 12.
Have fun.
Have fun.
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I have no experience with Wilier. And, I have a feeling I'm older that you. This June I'll be 74. Even broke my neck in a crash and had C1 & C2 fused back in 2013. But, for some reason I am still decently flexible. That said, I'm not in the drops very often.
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If you have an S5 on your list, a Pinarello would also fit. But really, i go back to the R5 that I had recommended earlier as being the ideal bike for what you describe.
I rented a Wilier carbon something or the other 4-5 years ago in the French Alps. Lovely bike, lot of fun to ride. That extremely vague and general info is all i got...
I rented a Wilier carbon something or the other 4-5 years ago in the French Alps. Lovely bike, lot of fun to ride. That extremely vague and general info is all i got...
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If you have an S5 on your list, a Pinarello would also fit. But really, i go back to the R5 that I had recommended earlier as being the ideal bike for what you describe.
I rented a Wilier carbon something or the other 4-5 years ago in the French Alps. Lovely bike, lot of fun to ride. That extremely vague and general info is all i got...
I rented a Wilier carbon something or the other 4-5 years ago in the French Alps. Lovely bike, lot of fun to ride. That extremely vague and general info is all i got...
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I just picked up a Roadmachine 01 Four for 10% off at a local Dallas bike shop. I was coming off a Diverge sport that I was riding with road tires instead of gravel tires. I was looking for something comfortable but more sporty. The Roadmachine fits the bill perfectly for me. It light and fast and is a bit more upright than a race bike. I’ve ridden it over 300 miles in the last 3 weeks. I can’t recommend it enough.
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I don't know about the Pinarello. My F12 is fast but it is also very, very stiff. It is by no means a comfortable ride. It's fine, but it's no endurance bike. I don't know about other Pinarello models, as I haven't ridden them. It is also the longest/lowest of my three road bikes in terms of stance, so it requires some core strength and flexibility.
I have been really loving my Canyon Ultimate. Unfortunately, I haven't had an opportunity to try the Endurace, but if it's simply a more upright/compliant version of my Ultimate, I can imagine that bike would be a treat. I find my Ultimate to be great at damping road chatter and, frankly, quite comfortable for long rides even though it's supposedly a "race" geometry. Their 30 day return policy is worth considering, as it gives you an opportunity to really try out the bike before you commit. That's a pretty big benefit. You can get a lot more bike for the money if you go the Canyon route.
Honestly, I think a lot of these high-end carbon endurance bikes are fantastic. The differences often come down to small nit picks or subtleties of fit. Every bike on your list looks pretty sweet to me!
I have been really loving my Canyon Ultimate. Unfortunately, I haven't had an opportunity to try the Endurace, but if it's simply a more upright/compliant version of my Ultimate, I can imagine that bike would be a treat. I find my Ultimate to be great at damping road chatter and, frankly, quite comfortable for long rides even though it's supposedly a "race" geometry. Their 30 day return policy is worth considering, as it gives you an opportunity to really try out the bike before you commit. That's a pretty big benefit. You can get a lot more bike for the money if you go the Canyon route.
Honestly, I think a lot of these high-end carbon endurance bikes are fantastic. The differences often come down to small nit picks or subtleties of fit. Every bike on your list looks pretty sweet to me!
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I just picked up a Roadmachine 01 Four for 10% off at a local Dallas bike shop. I was coming off a Diverge sport that I was riding with road tires instead of gravel tires. I was looking for something comfortable but more sporty. The Roadmachine fits the bill perfectly for me. It light and fast and is a bit more upright than a race bike. I’ve ridden it over 300 miles in the last 3 weeks. I can’t recommend it enough.
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So I had my fitting today. It ruled out a few bikes. I have longis legs as compared to my torso so a tougher fit.
This shortened my list to:
Argon 18 Krypton Pro
Trek Emonda
Cervelo S3
Cervelo R3
Any final thoughts or words of wisdom?
This shortened my list to:
Argon 18 Krypton Pro
Trek Emonda
Cervelo S3
Cervelo R3
Any final thoughts or words of wisdom?
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I test rode a Emonda ALR5 and own a Domane SL5. I found the rides to be very different. This was last year the Emonda was a 2019 model the Domane is a 2018. I love the Domane, though the paint job is rather blah to look at.
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Thanks!
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Put a deposit down on the Cervelo S3 with Ultegra DI2. Black and Red. Will be u grading to Enve wheels.
Very excited!
Very excited!
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S3 with Enve 5.6 Tubeless wheels
The Cervelo has landed. My name is Fred and I am a Dentist. Vive Le MAMIL!
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