Aluminium bikes with Shimano 105 and $1,500 or less?
03-02-16, 04:53 PM
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03-02-16, 10:29 PM
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It is not so much limiting, as it is hard to find a full group set; crank, cassette, shifters, derailleurs, and breaks. Ultimately I'd like a complete group set.
03-03-16, 04:38 PM
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Cavalo Corsa Ultegra Road Bike
If you ride it fast enough people may think the downtube says Cervelo...
03-03-16, 06:03 PM
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03-04-16, 08:36 AM
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Amongst other things you'll get the full 105 groupset and have enough money to buy decent wheels. Too many bikes (even those above $1000) come with bottom of the barrel wheelsets costing $100-$150 when decent ones are just $150 more.
Since the 105 groupset cost $350, Decent wheels $300 and sundaries another $150 you've got close to $700 to spend on the frameset.
There are many options:
CF: Chinese CF Frame $599 (Road Carbon Fiber framesets - NEW Motobecane Le Champion Carbon)
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Not my favorite since I haven't ridden one, but Nashbar has an Ultegra equipped alloy bike for less than $1000 right now on sale.
Cavalo Corsa Ultegra Road Bike
If you ride it fast enough people may think the downtube says Cervelo...
Cavalo Corsa Ultegra Road Bike
If you ride it fast enough people may think the downtube says Cervelo...
03-04-16, 09:09 AM
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Good luck!
03-04-16, 12:34 PM
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Jamis Icon is my vote. Really nice frames in person and the component mix can't be beat at this price.
03-04-16, 01:58 PM
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Fuji Sportif 1.0 LE Road Bike - 2016 Performance ExclusiveI saw it was mentioned once, but what about this Fuji from PB? I'm really thinking about picking one up as it just doesn't seem like there is better optioned bike out there for the price.
03-07-16, 01:23 PM
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Fuji Sportif 1.0 LE Road Bike - 2016 Performance ExclusiveI saw it was mentioned once, but what about this Fuji from PB? I'm really thinking about picking one up as it just doesn't seem like there is better optioned bike out there for the price.
I've got a 2014 Sportif w/ Tiagra, and it's a good bike.
I recommend to anyone that asks that they include it in the list of endurance bikes that they road test. As each brand's bikes have a little different geometry, it is best to road test several different brands to find the one that fits you the best. As long as it fits you as well as other brands, it is a good deal.
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03-28-16, 03:46 AM
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06-15-16, 08:27 PM
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2016 Fuji Sportif 1.0 LE
I just purchased a 2016 Fuji Sportif 1.0 LE for $999.99 from Performance Bike during their triple points sale (Shimano 105, Disk Brakes, etc.)
Fuji Sportif 1.0 LE Road Bike - 2016 Performance Exclusive___
Fuji Sportif 1.0 LE Road Bike - 2016 Performance Exclusive___
06-15-16, 10:22 PM
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Performance has quiet a few even under $1000
Several Sportifs and even the Ridley Fenix under $1000
Ridley Fenix AL Shimano 105 Road Bike -- 2016 Performance Exclusive
Ridley Fenix AL Shimano 105 Road Bike -- 2016 Performance Exclusive
06-16-16, 05:36 AM
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Mekk Pinerolo SE 0.4 Disc Road Bike
MEKK at nashbar, 105's and disc for about 1200. You can get the Nashbar carbon 105 for under 1500
MEKK at nashbar, 105's and disc for about 1200. You can get the Nashbar carbon 105 for under 1500
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06-16-16, 06:21 AM
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Performance has some great prices on Ridley bikes right now. They have a Carbon Ridley with Ultegra for the OP's pricepoint.
To answer the OP, though....
Alloy with 105 5800 for $999
Ridley Fenix AL Shimano 105 Road Bike -- 2016 Performance Exclusive
Alloy with Ultegra for $1149
Ridley Fenix AL Shimano Ultegra Road Bike -- 2016 Performance Exclusive
To answer the OP, though....
Alloy with 105 5800 for $999
Ridley Fenix AL Shimano 105 Road Bike -- 2016 Performance Exclusive
Alloy with Ultegra for $1149
Ridley Fenix AL Shimano Ultegra Road Bike -- 2016 Performance Exclusive
06-16-16, 07:10 AM
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I know BD is usually in the minority around here, but this is damn near full Ultegra and carbon:
Save Up To 60% Off Shimano Ultegra 6800 11 Speed Road Bikes | Carbon Fiber | Roadbikes - 2014 Motobecane Immortal Ice
Or add another $200 and jump up a few degrees:
Save Up To 60% Off Ultegra 22 Speed Road Bikes- Motobecane Le Champion CF LTD Aero Carbon Road Bikes
I had the Le Champion a couple years ago as my first foray into road bikes and absolutely love it. As long as you can do a bit of wrenching yourself and can dial in your fit without being able to try it first, it's a no brainer.
Save Up To 60% Off Shimano Ultegra 6800 11 Speed Road Bikes | Carbon Fiber | Roadbikes - 2014 Motobecane Immortal Ice
Or add another $200 and jump up a few degrees:
Save Up To 60% Off Ultegra 22 Speed Road Bikes- Motobecane Le Champion CF LTD Aero Carbon Road Bikes
I had the Le Champion a couple years ago as my first foray into road bikes and absolutely love it. As long as you can do a bit of wrenching yourself and can dial in your fit without being able to try it first, it's a no brainer.
06-16-16, 07:19 AM
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Then again, I'm partial to anything with blue color.