First road bike, up to £2000 budget. What considerations should I make?

[bondirob]

It did not happen without the pics

If I knew how to upload photos from my phone they'd be up:-)

 

[oldgreyandslow]

Colnago clx or cx zero? Or if money is no object c60?

 

[rideswithmoobs]

@vickster Just to keep you in the loop it looks like I will be going for the specialized roubaix, you'll be pleased to know the model I want only comes in matt black carbon...
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This will sit nicely alongside the Whyte Montpellier which is....Matt black carbon.... View attachment 124962

However the mountain bike is only mostly black....
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I know you will approve

Hhmmmm a Condor Acciaio would have sat nicely in between all that black

 

[derrick]

Hhmmmm a Condor Acciaio would have sat nicely in between all that black
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A nice bit of black bar tape would finish that of lovely.

 

[rideswithmoobs]

A nice bit of black bar tape would finish that of lovely.

Well that would just ruin the whole look

 

[derrick]

Well that would just ruin the whole look

It's going to look grubby in a couple of months.

 

[Salty seadog]

test rides done, ordered and pick up the carbon ultegra disc braked roubaix in a couple of days....

 

[Kevin Alexander]

Hi all, other than in my teens 20 years ago I'm looking to get my first real road bike as N+1. I will of course test ride some but what I want advice on is considerations to be made on narrowing down my choice.

I already know I'm probably looking at 105/ultegra groupset at this price point.

My preference would be for disc brakes even though I would very much like to keep the weight down.

Frame material probably full carbon unless there is a compelling reason for an alternative.

Easy to reach and use brifters from different hand positions.

so these I already have in mind but what other things should I be looking for?
Good wheelset or upgrade later?

All advice gratefully received especially if the ideal bike is mentioned...

cheers all,

ssd...

The first thing I would look at is 2015 models as they have great reductions. You might be able to pick up your dream bike for a little cheaper meaning you can buy some upgrades or accessories within your budget.

Other option is dropping £2000 and maybe taking 0% interest if the bike you want is slightly more.

Disregard haha just noticed you ordered