Boardman Comp -> Focus Cayo Worthwhile Upgrade?

[Chrissymx]

I currently have a 2010 Boardman Comp which i am reasonably happy with, although I do plan to update to carbon in the future. With the 20% off everything deal going on at Wiggle this week im getting tempted by the Focus Cayo 105.

Do you guys think the Focus is going to be a worthwhile upgrade, or should i wait it out till next year and maybe go for something with Ultegra like the Cube Agree GTC Pro?

I started cycling late summer this year and have covered about 500 miles. But i entend to cycle most of next year and cover a few thousand miles.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Chris

 

[Jonathing]

The Comp is the alloy frame with a 105 groupset no? If so then no, the Cayo wouldn't be enough of an upgrade to justify the cost, even with 20% off. The carbon frame of the Cayo is stiff and lovely but it's not got enough vibration dampening to recommend it over a good alloy one. You also only get about half a 105 groupset with the Cayo Ltd 105, the rest is FSA Gossamer (which is fine but it's not Shimano). This is coming from a Cayo Ltd 105 owner who loves his bike, it's a great deal but I'm not sure you'd be getting much more than you already have for the money.

 

[Chrissymx]

Thanks for the reply, exactly the sort of thing I was after. The Boardman is mostly Tiagra with a 105 rear derailleur.

Maybe i should dig out some cash and go for the 2.0 Ultegra. How good would you say the frame is?

 

[smokeysmoo]

Why carbon? Totally unnecessary IMO. You can currently by the awesome Cannondale CAAD10 105 for £999 HERE

That's the worlds most advanced aluminium frame, it's lighter than all but very top end carbon frames, and complete with the superb 105 groupset and all for under a grand!

IMO it's a no brainer, but please bear in mind as a CAAD10 owner I might be a wee bit biased, (although all the above is fact)


[EDIT] FWIW and IME you will not feel any perceptible difference between 105 & Ultegra

 

[Fab Foodie]

Thanks for the reply, exactly the sort of thing I was after. The Boardman is mostly Tiagra with a 105 rear derailleur.

Maybe i should dig out some cash and go for the 2.0 Ultegra. How good would you say the frame is?

I think you're going about this the wrong way (if I may say so).

Frames are important and Wheels and tyres are important. Gropuset differences between 105 and Ultegra are a great way of burning money for little benefit.

So, If I were in your shoes, I'd keep the Boardman and buy some really good wheels and Tyres and experience a lot of joy. Then I'd save a few more pennies and buy a Good Carbon Frame and swap everything over. You could go frame first if you really wanted, but really good wheels and tyres make a bike come alive like nothing else and the Boardman Ally frame is good enough to take them.
Save the old wheels for a cheap and cheerful winter bike build, to save best bike from worst of winter gunk.

Just a thought, but Boardman to Focus + Ultegra seems a lot of dosh for not much gain.

 

[Chrissymx]

Why carbon? Totally unnecessary IMO. You can currently by the awesome Cannondale CAAD10 105 for £999 HERE

That's the worlds most advanced aluminium frame, it's lighter than all but very top end carbon frames, and complete with the superb 105 groupset and all for under a grand!

IMO it's a no brainer, but please bear in mind as a CAAD10 owner I might be a wee bit biased, (although all the above is fact)


[EDIT] FWIW and IME you will not feel any perceptible difference between 105 & Ultegra

Thanks for the advise:-)

went to a store by me today and had a go on one, felt much much better the the boardman.

Im going to phone round tomorrow an see if someone can do it in the cycle scheme

 

[Garz]

Ditto FF tbh.

If you only have covered 500 miles on the comp you have barely broken it in. The upgrade seems so marginal to me you would not feel the benefit in terms of outlay/value.

I have a comp too, and covered ~2k miles before I started getting really itchy for the upgrade. I would definitely get the most out of what you have before upgrading, do not buy into the carbon or nothing advertising; I'm glad I waited as I eventually plumped for a Titanium frame which I thoroughly enjoy riding.

Take your time, enjoy the riding, wait for the bargains timing it for when that groupset wears out.