Road Cycling - hi, need some advice on frames

I am new to the forum, and i could use some help. I am thinking of getting a new bike, and i want something really nice, but i dont have the money to buy it all now,

so i am planning to get a new frame and wheelset and get my current gruppo (veloce) transfered over, then later get a new gruppo.

I want to spend 1000-1500 on the frame, here is what i have tried/looked at:

03 S-works: liked it alot, frame for 999, good deal i thought.

de rosa planet: so-so, but for like 799 for the frame, pretty good price.

bianchi: dont know the name, but it was matte black finish, full carbon, with a squarish top tube, but i couldnt ride it, they didnt have one built


also, i rode a felt alu with carbon seatstays, and really like the ride. Any reccomendations?

TIA

ps probobly will get ksyrium wheels.

First....decide on what frame material you like....

Also don't forget Campy make some sweet wheels to go along with your veloce, check out the Eurus or even Zonda wheels if you are on a tighter budget.

I would say to decide on the type of ride you want before the frame. Are you a powerful rider looking for a stiff frame optimised for sprints? If so, you may want to consider 7000-series aluminum, carbon fibre or 6Al/4V titanium. Are you looking for a nice compliant frame for all-day riding and touring? If so, you may want to consider a high-quality steel frame made of Columbus, Reynolds 853 or other similar tubing as well as 3Al/2.5V titanium and to a certain extent some carbon fibre although for touring, I would probably stay away from CF. If you're looking for a race bike that is as light, nimble and quick then just about any of the high quality versions of the materials will do although I personally prefer carbon fibre even though I'm not a racer. And as you've found out, a mix of material especially CF stays and fork make for some pretty comfortable riding. Of course, these are all very broad and general criteria but I think you need to figure out how you most intend to use the bike and what kind of ride feel you want to get out of the frame first. Good luck.

Originally posted by khuon
I would say to decide on the type of ride you want before the frame. Are you a powerful rider looking for a stiff frame optimised for sprints? If so, you may want to consider 7000-series aluminum, carbon fibre or 6Al/4V titanium. Are you looking for a nice compliant frame for all-day riding and touring? If so, you may want to consider a high-quality steel frame made of Columbus, Reynolds 853 or other similar tubing as well as 3Al/2.5V titanium and to a certain extent some carbon fibre although for touring, I would probably stay away from CF. If you're looking for a race bike that is as light, nimble and quick then just about any of the high quality versions of the materials will do although I personally prefer carbon fibre even though I'm not a racer. And as you've found out, a mix of material especially CF stays and fork make for some pretty comfortable riding. Of course, these are all very broad and general criteria but I think you need to figure out how you most intend to use the bike and what kind of ride feel you want to get out of the frame first. Good luck.

Thanks. I plan to get into some racing real soon, probobly some criteriums, since that seems to be the most common around these parts.

Check out GURUs Frames.. I think those are made in Canada.


Guru bikes (http://www.gurubikes.com)

I think it retails at 1200 USD to 1500 USD depending on the model..