New road bike suggestions
Discussion
Tried this on another forum and it went a bit off-topic very quickly, so having another go here before I splurge my cash 
Actually wanted for 5 or 6 months' time, but bike stock being what it is these days, thought I'd best get on with it.
Road bike.
Comfort > speed. Lots of broken up Welsh back roads. Edited to add: not gravel bike slow&comfortable!
Just for nice rides out on (hopefully) dry days.
Any frame except steel (I've already got one a perfectly good one of those).
Hydraulic (or hybrid) disc brakes.
Probably 105-ish with a good low granny gear. Considering 1x but will likely chicken out and get a compact 2x.
Available in XL-ish for 6' 4" bloke. (I've had a bike fit. Turns out I'm very flexible and the guy basically said that I'd be able to ride anything close to the right size, with minimal fettling.)
Budget up to £3k (slightly stretchable... less is OK, too )
Current leader is the Mason Definition which is pricey but really nice, and hot damn! ... just look at it.
It's a 50th birthday present, so the "hot damn" factor is a good chunk of the matter, seeing as how my requirements are filled by approximately eleventy thousand bikes from about £1k up
Can anyone tempt me away from the Mason?
Actually wanted for 5 or 6 months' time, but bike stock being what it is these days, thought I'd best get on with it.
Road bike.
Comfort > speed. Lots of broken up Welsh back roads. Edited to add: not gravel bike slow&comfortable!
Just for nice rides out on (hopefully) dry days.
Any frame except steel (I've already got one a perfectly good one of those).
Hydraulic (or hybrid) disc brakes.
Probably 105-ish with a good low granny gear. Considering 1x but will likely chicken out and get a compact 2x.
Available in XL-ish for 6' 4" bloke. (I've had a bike fit. Turns out I'm very flexible and the guy basically said that I'd be able to ride anything close to the right size, with minimal fettling.)
Budget up to £3k (slightly stretchable... less is OK, too
)Current leader is the Mason Definition which is pricey but really nice, and hot damn! ... just look at it.
It's a 50th birthday present, so the "hot damn" factor is a good chunk of the matter, seeing as how my requirements are filled by approximately eleventy thousand bikes from about £1k up
Can anyone tempt me away from the Mason?
Edited by defblade on Wednesday 23 December 06:33
mooseracer said:
Nope - I love my Definition
Still got a feeling I will end up loving mine once I decide however....oddball1313 said:
BMC ROADMACHINE
That's a very good shout, and spot on the sort of thing I'm after, so it's going on the list (A quick Google says availability may be tricky, though...)
I’ve got a Cervelo S3 and love every pedal stroke of it.
It’s fast, stiff, aero and comfy too. Has ultegra groupset with disc brakes with adjustment options for a better fit. The Cervelo S5 just felt too raw for me, and also a fair chunk more expensive.
I test rode a few similar type ( fast aero road bikes ) from different brands and the only one that could get near the Cervelo for comfort was a Ridley Noah disc ( 7k version ).
If you can try a Cervelo, I don’t think you will be disappointed.
It’s fast, stiff, aero and comfy too. Has ultegra groupset with disc brakes with adjustment options for a better fit. The Cervelo S5 just felt too raw for me, and also a fair chunk more expensive.
I test rode a few similar type ( fast aero road bikes ) from different brands and the only one that could get near the Cervelo for comfort was a Ridley Noah disc ( 7k version ).
If you can try a Cervelo, I don’t think you will be disappointed.
defblade said:
That's a very good shout, and spot on the sort of thing I'm after, so it's going on the list
(A quick Google says availability may be tricky, though...)
Will a 58cm bike fit?(A quick Google says availability may be tricky, though...)
https://www.athleteservice.com/5020/products/2020-...
I've just bought a 54cm Roadmachine from here love it.
Dnlm said:
mcelliott said:
Trek Emonda SL6 pro should be within your price range.
The ALR 6 is also a nice option - 2200 with ultegra, "old school" round tubing is a bit different these days.My next buke will probably be a Ribble Endurance SL e
60 next birthday, 100kg, living in the hills of North Wales, seems perfect.
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-endurance-sl...
60 next birthday, 100kg, living in the hills of North Wales, seems perfect.
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-endurance-sl...
defblade said:
Lots for me to look at over the weekend 
Anyone got any thoughts/comments on Ribble's offerings?
You'll end up with much better than 105 kit for your £3k at Ribble.Anyone got any thoughts/comments on Ribble's offerings?
My CX SL was much less than that and it's got full GRX810 (Ultegra equivalent, including the hydro brakes), carbon bars and seatpost, decent wheelset, has the bar and stem size I wanted etc. No corners cut on the build- threaded BB, XT cassette, branded saddle. The frame is very well finished and has internal routing, hidden seat clamp, flat mount brakes and all the features you expect on a modern frame. I think it handles better than my Cannondale, and is lighter too. I really don't know what you'd get by paying for a bigger/more fashionable name.
If you are looking at Ribble, I'd also look at North Road Cycles based at the Rapha place in Manchester
https://www.northroadcycles.com/
I think your £3k would go further there than some other places
https://www.northroadcycles.com/
I think your £3k would go further there than some other places
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