What are some good carbon bikes under $2,500?
11-14-16, 02:17 AM
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What type of bike are you looking for ... road, mountain, commuter?
A few examples:
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/ri...NDYXQxMDA1NjU=
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...pcfdi2-ltd.htm
A few examples:
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/ri...NDYXQxMDA1NjU=
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...pcfdi2-ltd.htm
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11-14-16, 02:46 AM
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Giant TCR Advanced 2 is $1650 I believe, with full 105. That's tough to beat.
11-14-16, 08:40 AM
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You'll have to refine your criteria for what is 'good'.
There are nearly an 1/0 number of bicycles that have carbon fiber frames selling for less than $2500.
There are nearly an 1/0 number of bicycles that have carbon fiber frames selling for less than $2500.
11-14-16, 09:39 AM
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You should be able to find a bike from most of the major manufacturers that meet your price point. I would say they are all of equally good quality
11-14-16, 10:23 AM
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Used, always.
11-14-16, 02:35 PM
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Giant Defy Advanced 2 Carbon frame with a full 105 groupset and hydraulic disc brakes. $1950
11-14-16, 07:03 PM
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What type of bike are you looking for ... road, mountain, commuter?
A few examples:
Ridley Noah Force 22 Complete Road Bike - 2016 | Competitive Cyclist
Save Up To 60% Off Shimano Electronic Di2 Ultegra 6800 2x11 Speed Road Bikes- Motobecane Le Champion Carbon Aero Road Bikes
A few examples:
Ridley Noah Force 22 Complete Road Bike - 2016 | Competitive Cyclist
Save Up To 60% Off Shimano Electronic Di2 Ultegra 6800 2x11 Speed Road Bikes- Motobecane Le Champion Carbon Aero Road Bikes
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11-14-16, 07:22 PM
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Carbon frame not most ideal for a dedicated commuter as most lack the eyelets for fenders and racks. Not to say you can't do it as there are work-arounds for mounting these things. You'd be better off getting aluminum.
If, on the other hand, you want to weekend rider that can also serve as an occasional commuter, well, like others have stated already you've got endless options.
If, on the other hand, you want to weekend rider that can also serve as an occasional commuter, well, like others have stated already you've got endless options.
11-14-16, 08:30 PM
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Carbon frame not most ideal for a dedicated commuter as most lack the eyelets for fenders and racks.
Not to say you can't do it as there are work-arounds for mounting these things. You'd be better off getting aluminum.
If, on the other hand, you want to weekend rider that can also serve as an occasional commuter,
well, like others have stated already you've got endless options.
Not to say you can't do it as there are work-arounds for mounting these things. You'd be better off getting aluminum.
If, on the other hand, you want to weekend rider that can also serve as an occasional commuter,
well, like others have stated already you've got endless options.
If you really want carbon, check out this Posh Pinarello ... all the good stuff for $1,950
Pinarello Treviso Carbon Disc Sora Complete Bike - 2017 | Competitive Cyclist
11-15-16, 07:48 AM
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I agree with the recommendation for a Aluminum or Chrome Molly frame Daily commuter.
If you really want carbon, check out this Posh Pinarello ... all the good stuff for $1,950
Pinarello Treviso Carbon Disc Sora Complete Bike - 2017 | Competitive Cyclist
If you really want carbon, check out this Posh Pinarello ... all the good stuff for $1,950
Pinarello Treviso Carbon Disc Sora Complete Bike - 2017 | Competitive Cyclist
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11-15-16, 09:50 AM
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I agree with the recommendation for a Aluminum or Chrome Molly frame Daily commuter.
If you really want carbon, check out this Posh Pinarello ... all the good stuff for $1,950
Pinarello Treviso Carbon Disc Sora Complete Bike - 2017 | Competitive Cyclist
If you really want carbon, check out this Posh Pinarello ... all the good stuff for $1,950
Pinarello Treviso Carbon Disc Sora Complete Bike - 2017 | Competitive Cyclist
The only thing missing is a set of drop bars.
11-15-16, 10:19 AM
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I agree with the recommendation for a Aluminum or Chrome Molly frame Daily commuter.
If you really want carbon, check out this Posh Pinarello ... all the good stuff for $1,950
Pinarello Treviso Carbon Disc Sora Complete Bike - 2017 | Competitive Cyclist
If you really want carbon, check out this Posh Pinarello ... all the good stuff for $1,950
Pinarello Treviso Carbon Disc Sora Complete Bike - 2017 | Competitive Cyclist
11-15-16, 10:21 AM
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Aluminum cyclocross bike with fat, slick tires.
11-15-16, 10:50 AM
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11-25-16, 03:45 PM
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Get a titanium cross bike from bikes direct with disc brakes. They have some sweet options for under 2K. Can't beat that as a bullet-proof commuter.
11-25-16, 05:35 PM
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2016 Motobecane Fantom Cross Team Ti $1999
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...ross_ti_xi.htm
2017 Motobecane Fantom Cross PRO Ti $1,699
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...pro_ti_xiv.htm
2016 Motobecane Fantom Cross COMP Ti $1,599
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...comp_ti_xv.htm
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11-26-16, 07:18 AM
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I bought a last year's model Specialized Diverge for about your price...awesome bike.
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I like those titanium bikes.
More ways to get huge discounts...
Buy last year's bike during a sale like that Diverge.
Build your own bike but not at USA retail! Carbon frames from China.
Components from the gray market,
Components from the previous generation, mismatched. (Just looking for an example, Starbike right now has the 5-arm Chorus crank for $82 less than the new 4-arm.)
More ways to get huge discounts...
Buy last year's bike during a sale like that Diverge.
Build your own bike but not at USA retail! Carbon frames from China.
Components from the gray market,
Components from the previous generation, mismatched. (Just looking for an example, Starbike right now has the 5-arm Chorus crank for $82 less than the new 4-arm.)
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11-27-16, 09:31 AM
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check out the trek emonda s4. all carbon, all tiagra components, weighing about 20-21 lbs total. you can find them on sale for ~$1,400 and it wouldn't cost much to do a flatbar conversion if you want flat bars.
