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Old 23-12-13, 06:35 PM   #3331
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Boardmans are always well spec'd

Build the bike to your price at Ribble

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/bbd/ro...nf_BBRC&bike=1

Ultegra for under a grand

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLP...egra-road-bike
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Thanks Mav. That Planet X is bloody good value.
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Yes it is, I'd pay a bit extra to upgrade the wheels as that's one place they've saved money.
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Thanks Mav. That Planet X is bloody good value.
Would be if it had an engine
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I sense the force is not strong with you young teejay.
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I sense the force is not strong with you young teejay.
Where pushbikes are concerned no it bl00dy isn't

And bless you my son, been a long while since anyone called me young.

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Good evening chaps. Always ridden mountain bikes in the past but thinking of switching to the dark side and getting myself a road bike. Keeping the MTB so not becoming a complete poof
Trust me if you make it over to the dark side properly, you'll be eating those words...
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I have a budget of around £1,200, but can be a little flexible. I'm looking at getting a carbon frame with 105 (or above) components. I've seen a Giant TCR composte 2 - 2014 model which looks nice and fits well. Any other recommendations around this level of spend and components?

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https://www.canyon.com/_en/roadbikes/bike.html?b=3239 This is fantastic value, frame is one of the best in this price bracket, proper German quality and sensible spec. too.
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https://www.canyon.com/_en/roadbikes/bike.html?b=3239 This is fantastic value, frame is one of the best in this price bracket, proper German quality and sensible spec. too.
Yes, but I suspect the frame was made in the same Taiwanese factory that every other frame that isn't hand laid.

Most carbon frames that are made are from Taiwan, as they are the experts, except for the bespoke stuff, but thats not to say they don't build good frames, because they do.

Scoobs, once you ride a full carbon frame, you'll appreciate how nice they are
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Yes, but I suspect the frame was made in the same Taiwanese factory that every other frame that isn't hand laid.

Most carbon frames that are made are from Taiwan, as they are the experts, except for the bespoke stuff, but thats not to say they don't build good frames, because they do.

Scoobs, once you ride a full carbon frame, you'll appreciate how nice they are
Too true, as with most frames, however R&D is the important part and I stand by the comment that it's one of the best in the price bracket.... I'm sure we all agree the frame is the most important thing to spend the money on...

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