Which Bike would you buy if you had $7,000US
05-05-06, 08:21 AM
#1
Don't Ask!!!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 69
Bikes: 2007 Orbea Orca full Record, Giant TCR 2, Giant MTB.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Which Bike would you buy if you had $7,000US
I'm pretty sure this is my first post here so here goes. I'm looking to purchase a new ride in the next couple of months and I have been reading everything possible and taking in everyones ideas, however I'm still very confused. First problem is I'm an Aussie (take that how you like) and where I'm at not many of the LBS have bikes in the price range I'm looking at. I'm looking to spend around $7000-$10000AUD which works out around say $5,500-$7,500USD.
It's not exactly small change so I want to get it right. My second issue is I'm 6'2" and about 85 kg or 200 pounds. I have been looking at the Orbea Orca TDF, however I have read a couple of times here and other places that 85kg is on the heavy side. I really want to go carbon and I have turned my attention towards the Ridley Danocles. Any ideas as to any weight restrictions for Ridley's? My current ride is Giant TCR 2, so anything would be an improvement in my mind. I will be using it for group rides and also racing, so I would like it to cope with both. I'm not really after comfort I'm definately after speed and performance. On my current bike I still manage to win many sprints and upset quite a few people so I hope that with the purchase of a new machine it will be even more enjoyable.
Any information would be greatly appreciated in regards to this bike or any others that you feel would suit my needs. I'm not into customs and I do prefer compact or sloping frames.
Regards Dave
(bob is just a nickname)
It's not exactly small change so I want to get it right. My second issue is I'm 6'2" and about 85 kg or 200 pounds. I have been looking at the Orbea Orca TDF, however I have read a couple of times here and other places that 85kg is on the heavy side. I really want to go carbon and I have turned my attention towards the Ridley Danocles. Any ideas as to any weight restrictions for Ridley's? My current ride is Giant TCR 2, so anything would be an improvement in my mind. I will be using it for group rides and also racing, so I would like it to cope with both. I'm not really after comfort I'm definately after speed and performance. On my current bike I still manage to win many sprints and upset quite a few people so I hope that with the purchase of a new machine it will be even more enjoyable.
Any information would be greatly appreciated in regards to this bike or any others that you feel would suit my needs. I'm not into customs and I do prefer compact or sloping frames.
Regards Dave
(bob is just a nickname)
05-05-06, 08:47 AM
#3
pan y agua
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 31,294
Bikes: Willier Zero 7; Merlin Extralight; Calfee Dragonfly tandem, Calfee Adventure tandem; Cervelo P2; Motebecane Ti Fly 29er; Motebecanne Phantom Cross; Schwinn Paramount Track bike
Mentioned: 17 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1441 Post(s)
Liked 710 Times
in
364 Posts
Cervelo R3, Campy Record, Zipp's
05-05-06, 08:47 AM
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Grass Valley, CA
Posts: 2,544
Bikes: Time RXRS, Specialized Stumpjumper FSR
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Time VXR or VXRS, with your height and weight I would probably go VXR.
Look 585
One of the new Cervélo, never rode any but they look great.
I am sure you will get zillions of different answers here. The best is to determine your fit and then go test ride. For the same frame size some makers have longer top tubes than others so the geometry might not be the best for you even if the bike looks cool.
Look 585
One of the new Cervélo, never rode any but they look great.
I am sure you will get zillions of different answers here. The best is to determine your fit and then go test ride. For the same frame size some makers have longer top tubes than others so the geometry might not be the best for you even if the bike looks cool.
05-05-06, 09:00 AM
#7
Don't Ask!!!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 69
Bikes: 2007 Orbea Orca full Record, Giant TCR 2, Giant MTB.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
That was quick people. Thanks heaps. The R3 does look impressive, But i haven't seen much on the Look's. Their website is down for maintenence or something so I will have a look(get it!!!!) when i get a chance. (sorry it's late down here) Whats the difference between the VXR and the S?
Dave
Dave
05-05-06, 09:09 AM
#8
2-Cyl, 1/2 HP @ 90 RPM
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: NYC
Posts: 15,762
Bikes: 04' Specialized Hardrock Sport, 03' Giant OCR2 (SOLD!), 04' Litespeed Firenze, 04' Giant OCR Touring, 07' Specialized Langster Comp
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
For that much money? Get an indy fab!
05-05-06, 09:11 AM
#9
Peloton Shelter Dog
Go Titanium grasshopper. Serotta, Seven Cycles, IF, Merlin, etc.
You can thank me on these pages once you've had the bike for a month or so...
You can thank me on these pages once you've had the bike for a month or so...
05-05-06, 09:18 AM
#10
Crawler
Originally Posted by UncleBob
That was quick people. Thanks heaps. The R3 does look impressive, But i haven't seen much on the Look's. Their website is down for maintenence or something so I will have a look(get it!!!!) when i get a chance. (sorry it's late down here) Whats the difference between the VXR and the S?
Dave
Dave
Look has great frames, but I don't know......they are not that impressive IMHO. For that much money, I'll look for something else.
05-05-06, 09:21 AM
#11
Crawler
Originally Posted by patentcad
Go Titanium grasshopper. Serotta, Seven Cycles, IF, Merlin, etc.
You can thank me on these pages once you've had the bike for a month or so...
You can thank me on these pages once you've had the bike for a month or so...
05-05-06, 09:24 AM
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Collierville, TN
Posts: 55
Bikes: Specialized Roubaix
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
How about Specialized S-works, either Roubaix or Tarmac? I have a Roubaix and am the same size as you, 6'3 200lbs and it works great.
05-05-06, 09:26 AM
#13
Castiron Perineum
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Taking a tip from Siu Blue Wind, I too am typing a lengthy passage of text down here to demonstrate the enormous amount of space available should one wish to use it-- in sharp contrast to the avatar text above this part.
Posts: 1,199
Bikes: '06 Salsa Campeon, '84 Cannondale R1000, 80's Nishiki Ariel
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I second either an Independent Fabricator or a Serotta with full Record.
05-05-06, 10:04 AM
#16
2-Cyl, 1/2 HP @ 90 RPM
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: NYC
Posts: 15,762
Bikes: 04' Specialized Hardrock Sport, 03' Giant OCR2 (SOLD!), 04' Litespeed Firenze, 04' Giant OCR Touring, 07' Specialized Langster Comp
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
I don't know if $7000 would buy this parlee...
05-05-06, 10:14 AM
#18
hell's angels h/q e3st ny
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: boston area/morningside heights manhattan
Posts: 1,582
Bikes: surly steamroller, independent fabrication titanium club racer, iro jamie roy--44/16, independent fabrication steel crown jewel--47/17, surly karate. monkey (rohloff speed hub), unicycle
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by slvoid
For that much money? Get an indy fab!
05-05-06, 10:21 AM
#19
Hey let's ride.
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Allen, TX
Posts: 2,002
Bikes: Torelli road bike, Tsunami tandem
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
For that kind of money I'd have a one of kind custom frame built by someone I could speak with face to face. For me it would be a frame with some beatifully sculptured lugs although I recognize this is way out of vouge.
05-05-06, 10:27 AM
#20
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Northern California
Posts: 10,879
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 104 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times
in
5 Posts
Definately go full custom. Serotta, Seven, Parlee, Calfee, lots of others do really excellent full custom geometry bikes. The differences are most personal preferences regarding materials and designs.
05-05-06, 10:33 AM
#21
Hoosier Pedaler
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,432
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Buy a decent bicycle and put the rest in savings. It makes zero sense to me to spend that much for a bicycle.
05-05-06, 10:35 AM
#22
Peloton Shelter Dog
That IF logo looks like it came off a bad can of dog food from the 1970's. That's uglier than my Cannondale decals. At least the Cannondale wasn't overpriced.
05-05-06, 10:39 AM
#23
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Northern California
Posts: 10,879
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 104 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times
in
5 Posts
Originally Posted by fmw
Buy a decent bicycle and put the rest in savings. It makes zero sense to me to spend that much for a bicycle.
05-05-06, 10:40 AM
#24
Hey let's ride.
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Allen, TX
Posts: 2,002
Bikes: Torelli road bike, Tsunami tandem
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
I'd never spend that much on a bike no matter had much I had laying around.
