Spesh Secteur Elite v Comp

[wilko]

Is the Comp worth the extra £300? I'm not sure!

http://www.evanscycles.com/products-comparison?products=ec019549|ec019548

 

[potsy]

Is the Comp worth the extra £300? I'm not sure!

http://www.evanscycles.com/products-comparison?products=ec019549|ec019548

Looking at those specs I can't see why anyone would pay an extra £300,and it's heavier too Nice bikes though.

 

[Norm]

The Comp has carbon seat stays with Zertz inserts, I think that's the main difference.

Is it worth it? Dunno, without knowing your salary, bank balance and committed monthly outgoings. Post them up and I'll let you know.

I know that, for me, the Sport was the best combination of price and spec, but I'll always be wondering about the 105 kit.

 

[potsy]

Doesn;t seem much norm for £300 was expecting an upgraded groupset at least.I'll probably put 105 on my sport when the Sora/Tiagra wears out.

 

[monnet]

The Comp has carbon seat stays with Zertz inserts, I think that's the main difference.

Better grade of aluminium in the frame as well.

 

[Norm]

It's true, Potsy, it doesn't seem much. But, when you get towards the top of any range (cycles, cars, computers, cameras... and that's just a few c's ) you start to spend disproportionately to get the extra.

For instance, £650 will buy you a complete Secteur Sport, with Sora / Tiagra drive, Alex S500 wheels & alloy stays... etc. It'll cost you another £650 on top to get the Comp with 105 kit, Tektro brakes, Mavic rims and carbon / Zertz stays. Does that make the Comp twice the bike? In any measurable terms, probably not. Would I still love to have one? Darned right I would, if I could afford it.

That's why it is difficult to answer "is the Comp worth £300 more than the Elite". I know that, for my particular set of circumstances, I'd love to be in the position that I could afford it but I can't. If, however, I had no family and was looking for something to complement a couple of carbon bikes, then I could easily justify it.

 

[LazyLoki]

If the only change is the seat stays then I don't think it's really worth it. £300 is a long way towards a nice set of wheels....

 

[bad boy]

The 300 notes is purely for the extra carbon and slightly better grade of ALU frame.

I was going to get it but thought for that price it was too expensive for what it is so went for the elite which I thought suited my needs better.

It is worth mentioning that the rims are the same Mavic CXP22 but on the comp they are the S variety which means they are eyeleted where as on the Elite they are not but the same rim none the less.

Its still a nice bike but I don't feel its worth an extra 300 no way and the colour scheme although looks better in the flesh is not great.

 

[ianrauk]

£300 for that little bit more comfort...not really worth it is it?
And a that price range you are into full carbon frames anyway.

 

[bad boy]

£300 for that little bit more comfort...not really worth it is it?
And a that price range you are into full carbon frames anyway.

+1 my thinking exactly - this topic has been well covered in a similar thread on another forum, its not taking anything away from the comp and the bike it is designed to be, but the price makes it slightly less appealing.

 

[ChrisKH]

£300 for that little bit more comfort...not really worth it is it?
And a that price range you are into full carbon frames anyway.

Having said that, I wish I had paid the extra and got the inserts.......

 

[cookd]

I have just ordered the comp. Glad to see everyone on here doesn't think it is worth the extra

The reason I paid the extra is because it is a better frame. The front and rear forks and seat posts are all carbon with zertz inserts. Also the grade of alluminium is better. If later I want to upgrade the components i.e. brakes and wheels, I can - the frame I have to stick with. imo it looks nicer too being a matt finish.

I will mainly be using it for a 15M commute (Bristol-Bath). Can't wait to get it!!

 

[zizou]

at the £1300 price point it might be worthwhile shopping around to see if there are any 2009 model roubaix left. ive seen one fairly recently for about that price.

 

[cookd]

Do you know where? I did look, but couldn't find anything. It seems a bit late to find 2009 models.

I didn't pay the £1300, my lbs gave me a 10% discount and I am getting it on the cycle to work scheme. Therefore, it is only costing me £570

 

[zizou]

i think it was dales cycles but it is not on their website (although like many bike shops i dont think they offer sale bikes as part of a cycle to work purchase so wouldnt have been much help to you)