New Bike for London - Paris

[grahamjenks]

I've managed to get myself roped into a charity ride next summer , doing the London to Paris ride (to see the TdF finish).

I currently have a adventure road bike (Fuji Tread 1.3) but am looking to upgrade to something more suitable for endurance road riding. Obviously lots of winter training some of which will be on existing bike but I figured now is a good time to buy a bike in the end of season sales rather than wait (and likely to use for longer training rides).

I have seen a couple of options around my budget (£1500). Both around the same weight with Ultegra Gear and hydraulic disc brakes.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/vitus-zenium-sl-pro-disc-ultegra-2017-road-bike/

And

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/eastway-zener-d1-ultegra-2017-road-bike-1/

Obviously one is Alu and the other Carbon. As the weights are the same should I be concerned? Given there is quite a big price difference is there something else I'm missing?

Any other suggestions gratefully received. Must be £1500 or less (cycle scheme).

 

[grahamjenks]

Is that the Tread with the updated Sora groupset? Just fit some slick 28c tyres to it, it'll do fine.

It's actually the Tiagra (4600) groupset, so one up from Sora. It's a nice bike, but the thinking was I'd continue to use it for winter/commuting and light trails and the new Bike would be purely for the road.

To be honest its a bit of an excuse for a new bike - but you make a fair point about trying out slicks. I'm also finding the TRP Spyre's on the Fuji a bit 'fiddly' to adjust - the front tends to rub , I'm not sure if it's the QR axle or the disc itself is slightly bent (not an excuse for a new bike but something I need to sort.)

Anyway - still interested in other's thoughts on the bikes I've mentioned and the Carbon vs Aluminium question.

 

[grahamjenks]

Yeah , that was along my line of thinking, just making sure I'm not spending money unnecessarily with the groupsets and weights being so closely matched. Definitely prefer the Eastway's looks so maybe that clinches it for me!

Unfortunately can't find many reviews online of either...

 

[grahamjenks]

Cheers, yeah I found some reviews of the 2016 version and they haven't changed the spec all that much.

Completely agree, one of the reasons for looking at Carbon now is because my current bike is Alu and I'd like the upgrade!

Quote requested from Wiggle!