Aluminium bikes with Shimano 105 and $1,500 or less?
06-16-16, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by cave12man
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.
What did the Le Champion weight. The Ice apparently weights 16.5 pounds according to reviews.
06-16-16, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Inpd
What did the Le Champion weight. The Ice apparently weights 16.5 pounds according to reviews.
06-16-16, 03:51 PM
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I had a Scott Speedster 20 as my first road bike and it's still my backup. It is a great riding frame, very fast and responsive. I upgraded the components and wheels to Ultegra and it feels even better. While I don't think you'd go wrong with the Scott I also think you can do carbon for that price or buy used aluminum for a lot less just to get on the road while you save up for what you really want.
I liked having a Scott because I felt like I was drinking something different from Coke or Pepsi and didn't see 12 different versions of the same bike at every group ride.
I liked having a Scott because I felt like I was drinking something different from Coke or Pepsi and didn't see 12 different versions of the same bike at every group ride.
06-17-16, 12:01 PM
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Where can you get a new defy 1 for 1100??!
Last I checked a new one lists @2600. I saw a leftover last month and dealer told me 1495 for that one.
Last I checked a new one lists @2600. I saw a leftover last month and dealer told me 1495 for that one.
06-18-16, 08:20 PM
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2016 Fuji Sportif 1.0 LE
I Purchased a 2016 Fuji Sportif 1.0 LE on June 11, 2016 during the triple points event
I also considered the Giant AnyRoad 1, Specialized Diverge Elite DSW, Trek Crossrip 2, and
the Cannondale CADDX, and a few others.
The deal from Performance Bike seems too good to be true, I took the chance based on the satisfaction guarantee (for 100% refund return within one year) offered by Performance Bike
Paid $999.99 plus state sales tax and got $300 worth of accessories, gear, apparel, etc.
I also considered the Giant AnyRoad 1, Specialized Diverge Elite DSW, Trek Crossrip 2, and
the Cannondale CADDX, and a few others.
The deal from Performance Bike seems too good to be true, I took the chance based on the satisfaction guarantee (for 100% refund return within one year) offered by Performance Bike
Paid $999.99 plus state sales tax and got $300 worth of accessories, gear, apparel, etc.
06-20-16, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by sheltonlp
I liked having a Scott because I felt like I was drinking something different from Coke or Pepsi and didn't see 12 different versions of the same bike at every group ride.
06-22-16, 03:52 AM
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You could also get a bowman palace build it up with 105 and, I'm sure, come under 1500. The frame is pure sex.
06-22-16, 05:13 AM
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Giant Defy 1
Originally Posted by therh
What are your favorite aluminium bikes with Shimano 105 and $1,500 or less (shifters, front and rear derailleurs)?
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06-22-16, 05:14 AM
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Defy 1
Originally Posted by bikernew
Where can you get a new defy 1 for 1100??!
Last I checked a new one lists @2600. I saw a leftover last month and dealer told me 1495 for that one.
Last I checked a new one lists @2600. I saw a leftover last month and dealer told me 1495 for that one.
06-22-16, 05:18 AM
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Scott cr1 20
Originally Posted by side_FX
+1 on this. Speedster, CR1 , and Solace.....all three are nice choices that may be just a bit different from all the rest at the group ride, if that's what you're after. Good choice for those in the know!
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