Carbon Endurance Road Bike with discs?
07-13-16, 07:10 AM
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Focus has just introduced a new Endurance bike with Discs, the Paralane. I don't know for sure but I think this replaces the Izalco Ergoride in the lineup.
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09-29-16, 11:23 PM
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If your wife likes racier geometry, she could try out a TCR from Giant. The price on TCR tends to be better than the Defys as well. I also love the look of one of TCR Advanced Disc bikes.
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I wouldn't be put off by 105. I have a 12 yr. old Masi w/Dura Ace, a 3 yr. old Guru steel w/SRAM Red, and a 2 yr. old Colnago cross bike w/105 (11 spd.) The most positive, smoothest shifting one? Colnago 105 by far.
09-30-16, 12:25 PM
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I test drove a 2016 Giant Defy on Wednesday for several hours over a wide range of terrain. About a quarter of the terrain was far too rough for the bike, so walking was involved. The bike had a carbon frame, a Tiagra drivetrain and TRP mechanical disks.
The Tiagra drivetrain was brilliant: smooth and fast shifting. Shimano's mid-range gear works very well indeed.
The braking was underwhelming. The mini-V rim brakes on my Lemond 'cross bike are more powerful with better modulation. The Suntour XC Pro cantis on my Bianchi 'cross bike work better as well.
The bike was relatively heavy. My Lemond steel cross bike is lighter. I assume the disks add a fair amount of weight to the frame and fork.Otherwise, the bike was a pleasant ride, with stable, predictable handling.
The Tiagra drivetrain was brilliant: smooth and fast shifting. Shimano's mid-range gear works very well indeed.
The braking was underwhelming. The mini-V rim brakes on my Lemond 'cross bike are more powerful with better modulation. The Suntour XC Pro cantis on my Bianchi 'cross bike work better as well.
The bike was relatively heavy. My Lemond steel cross bike is lighter. I assume the disks add a fair amount of weight to the frame and fork.Otherwise, the bike was a pleasant ride, with stable, predictable handling.
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Did you ever make a decision @Nomad2 ?
Avanti Corsa Er2
Giant Defy Advanced Pro1 (though that comes with Carbon wheels- not sure if I want that.)
Specialised Roubaix Comp (want to change out the 505 levers for 685).
Scott Solace 10 Disc
Focus Paralane
Norco Search Carbon Ultegra.
I have eliminated the Domane from my list as you need to spend $5,700AUD to get Ultegra.
I had an opportunity to get the Norco Search at a great discount but baulked at it because I couldn't test ride it.
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