Carbon Road bike which comes with a Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic groupset. Excellent value for a bike with this spec.
Features:
Frame: 700c, UD super lite MCS composite frame, high modulus carbon fibre, tapered head tube, road geometry
Fork: BGM Race Pro carbon, 42mm offset, tapered carbon steerer
Rear derailleur: Shimano Ultegra-Di2
Front derailleur: Shimano Ultegra-Di2
Shifter: Shimano Ultegra-Di2
Cassette: Shimano 105, CS-5700, 10-speed, 11-25t
Chain: Shimano 105 10-speed
Crankset: FSA Gossamer, 50/34t
Bottom Bracket: FSA BB, Press Fit 86
Brakes: Shimano BR-R561
Wheels: Citec Accelerator
Tyres: Schwalbe Ultremo ZX, V-Guard, folding, 23-622, 700 x 23c
Headset: FSA Orbit c-33/48
Handlebar: BGM Pro Road
Stem: BGM Pro Road
Bar Tape: BGM Pro Road
Saddle: BGM Pro Road
Seatpost: BGM Pro Road Carbon, 27.2 x 350mm
Pedals: N/A
Weight: 7.2kg (56)
Latest comments (38)
afroylnt
12 Apr 16#38
I can't say for sure as I don't race but the ability to better change gears under power in a sprint maybe the difference between being in the top 3 and outside the top ten.
At the end of the day you buy what you feel is important for you.
basergorkobal
11 Apr 16#37
That's the point of my question exactly. I'm curious what other people think.
I agree this is a good deal if that's exactly what you're looking for.
I can't help but feel DI shifting is a bit of a gimmick. I'd much rather have a full Ultegra and carbon wheels.
rev6
11 Apr 16#36
Decide what's important to you, and buy based on that. We have choices.
basergorkobal
11 Apr 16#35
While what you say may be true, it doesn't answer my question really. Why put an electronic groupset (or half of it) onto a bike that isn't all that good in the first place.
I can see how DI shifter can improve your ability to get up to speed quicker and push harder. But surely a stiff frame and fork, not to mention wheels would be far more important.
ardouse
11 Apr 16#34
If you're racing you wouldn't want to be on this anvil!
benjai
11 Apr 16#33
Yes you obviously are. Lots of things are expensive but still a good deal, but poor people might not understand.
basergorkobal
10 Apr 161#28
Why is the main focus of this bike on the di shifting. Surely it's just a gimmick. It's the frameset and wheels that make a bike great.
afroylnt to basergorkobal
11 Apr 16#32
If you race then having Di2 may allow you to shift more confidently when starting a sprint.
chrisbass
11 Apr 16#31
but my point was, without knowing why you want others and not this one it is hard to suggest an alternative. What is it about this bike you don't want or like?
kakah
11 Apr 16#30
I meant has anyone seen any other deals for similarly spec'd road bikes? Thanks
haven't tried it myself though so can't confirm either way
SFconvert
10 Apr 16#26
So tempted by this, been out on my road bike today actually, but just can't justify this. Is there anything out there that comes close to this. Ribble can supply a DI2 carbon bike for around £1600
rev6
10 Apr 16#25
Yeah, why not?
MAdam98
9 Apr 16#2
Am I missing something?
Ultegra 10speed? Is it an older version? If it is then not such a great deal.
Wheels are pretty bad too.
stevennoad to MAdam98
9 Apr 16#3
It's a 2013 model, there's no difference between 10 and 11, in fact I wish they never bothered with 11 cos chain splitter tools are limited and the split links cost a fortune compared to the 10 speed chain links.
kotr to MAdam98
10 Apr 16#24
Am I missing something??
1250 pounds for a two wheeled bike is a good deal??????
chrisbass
10 Apr 16#20
you can reprogramme the shifters to be 11 speed but you'll need an 11 speed rear mech.
SFconvert to chrisbass
10 Apr 16#23
Do you actually need a new mech, can't this be reprogrammed too, I don't thing the overall swing is different is it? Obviously you'll need an 11 speed cassette though.
biggysilly
10 Apr 16#16
What a hot deal. I just wish my old pushbike had worn out then I would be flashing my debit card all over this. Sadly my £12.50 Ebay purchase 6 years ago is still going strong although I did have to spend £6.99 on two new tires last year. I might buy a BELL to accessorize it. Has anybody got any suggestions on a durable, value for money BELL so I can look the part of a professional Cyclist.
CardboardCutout to biggysilly
10 Apr 16#17
Good news! You don't need a bell, saved you some money there
afroylnt to biggysilly
10 Apr 16#22
Save money! no need to buy a bell just blast past all the cyclists near you and bingo people will think you are a pro... & pls post video clips of you doing so - will be a big hit I can assure you.
jewelsandall1
10 Apr 16#21
How long would it take to ride this bike from Uxbridge to Paddington train station
kakah
10 Apr 16#18
Any alternatives, pls?
chrisbass to kakah
10 Apr 16#19
why do you want an alternative? impossible to suggest otherwise!
coleaj
10 Apr 16#15
10% off (£125)
coleaj
10 Apr 161#14
10% with British Cycling membership (from £20)
afroylnt
10 Apr 16#13
Seems good value; very lightweight. Unusual mixture of groupset components though.
Farhan007
10 Apr 16#12
Lol £10 off a £1,250 bike.
benjai
10 Apr 16#10
Wow super cheap for di2 but can't believe they chucked in 105 as well
rev6 to benjai
10 Apr 16#11
And FSA :smile:
t5pilot1
9 Apr 16#9
Don't forget the extra £10 off as this is a clearance item. code CLEAR2016
saaandy
9 Apr 16#8
great value!
MAdam98
9 Apr 16#7
Erm, perhaps an extra gear?
Find it is actually very useful. Especially if you want to put a 32 on the cassette without creating big gaps between gears.
Everything is going towarfs 11speed. Considering how 105 is 11 speed nowadays and I think Tiagra will be within the next couple generations.
rev6
9 Apr 16#6
Thanks for the insight though :wink:
lukeo44
9 Apr 162#5
Doesn't make any practical difference, 10 speeds weren't crying out for an extra gear, just allows them to release new groupset every year
rev6
9 Apr 16#4
More gears?
backinstock
9 Apr 161#1
Thanks, that's the triplets Birthday presents sorted!
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Opening post
Carbon Road bike which comes with a Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic groupset. Excellent value for a bike with this spec.
Features:
Frame: 700c, UD super lite MCS composite frame, high modulus carbon fibre, tapered head tube, road geometry
Fork: BGM Race Pro carbon, 42mm offset, tapered carbon steerer
Rear derailleur: Shimano Ultegra-Di2
Front derailleur: Shimano Ultegra-Di2
Shifter: Shimano Ultegra-Di2
Cassette: Shimano 105, CS-5700, 10-speed, 11-25t
Chain: Shimano 105 10-speed
Crankset: FSA Gossamer, 50/34t
Bottom Bracket: FSA BB, Press Fit 86
Brakes: Shimano BR-R561
Wheels: Citec Accelerator
Tyres: Schwalbe Ultremo ZX, V-Guard, folding, 23-622, 700 x 23c
Headset: FSA Orbit c-33/48
Handlebar: BGM Pro Road
Stem: BGM Pro Road
Bar Tape: BGM Pro Road
Saddle: BGM Pro Road
Seatpost: BGM Pro Road Carbon, 27.2 x 350mm
Pedals: N/A
Weight: 7.2kg (56)
Latest comments (38)
At the end of the day you buy what you feel is important for you.
I agree this is a good deal if that's exactly what you're looking for.
I can't help but feel DI shifting is a bit of a gimmick. I'd much rather have a full Ultegra and carbon wheels.
I can see how DI shifter can improve your ability to get up to speed quicker and push harder. But surely a stiff frame and fork, not to mention wheels would be far more important.
http://fitwerx.com/converting-shimano-ultegra-6770-di2-to-11-speed/
haven't tried it myself though so can't confirm either way
Ultegra 10speed? Is it an older version? If it is then not such a great deal.
Wheels are pretty bad too.
1250 pounds for a two wheeled bike is a good deal??????
Find it is actually very useful. Especially if you want to put a 32 on the cassette without creating big gaps between gears.
Everything is going towarfs 11speed. Considering how 105 is 11 speed nowadays and I think Tiagra will be within the next couple generations.
Thanks for the insight though :wink:
Hope the twins don't feel left out!