What bike should I get - Please help

[lukaorlic]

Hi to all,

I was hoping I can get some advice on what do you think of this bikes that I shorlisted for my next bike. Which one is better in specs, which one would you get, what is your thoughts? Obviously if you have any other that you would recommend I would like to hear from you too. I commutemostly (18km one way / 5 days a week) but that is not the sole use of the bike, as over the weekend i do some casual cycling too. Currently I owe a entry level road bike (Scott Speedster 60) and I like how the road bike works for me, I would like to upgarde to Hydraulic disc, but also have space to fit mudguards and get most for my money. Here is the list:



Cube Attain SL Disc 2016

Focus Cayo AL 105 Disc 2016
AdTech Ad

Merida Ride Disc 500 2016

Fuji sportif 1.1

Scott Speedster 20 Disc Road Bike - 2016

Eastway Zener D2 105 - 2016 (not sure if i want a carbon fibre bike as it would hurt me too much to beat the bike on London roads on daily basis)


I hope you can advice and help me decide.

Thanks.

Luka

 

[vickster]

For commuting, one that takes full mudguards and a rack which rules out quite a few pure roadbikes, especially carbon (although it isn't magic just another material)
Then go test ride the shortlist to decide which is best for you

 

[mark st1]

What the lady says. I can add that the Shimano 105 if it's the 5800 11 speed is one of the best group sets I've used so far.

 

[lukaorlic]

Thanks for the input, at the moment I'me lenaing towards the Cube one
http://www.cube.eu/uk/products/road-race/attain/cube-attain-sl-disc-blackngreen-2016/
which has mudguard (separate purchase of course) for this exact model
http://www.cube.eu/uk/equipment/accessories/mudguards/product/cube-cubeguard-attain-disc-black/

I don't plan to put a rack on as I haven't used it so far and i don't plan to.

also it has the full Shimano 105 (5800) groupset.

 

[Buck]

Nice bike and 105 group set will do you well.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Thanks for the input, at the moment I'me lenaing towards the Cube one
http://www.cube.eu/uk/products/road-race/attain/cube-attain-sl-disc-blackngreen-2016/
which has mudguard (separate purchase of course) for this exact model
http://www.cube.eu/uk/equipment/accessories/mudguards/product/cube-cubeguard-attain-disc-black/

I don't plan to put a rack on as I haven't used it so far and i don't plan to.

also it has the full Shimano 105 (5800) groupset.

@lukaorlic

Pretty much unbeatable price on the Cube - I'm thinking pretty Hard about ordering one.

Full hydraulic and thru axles plus 105 throughout is nice spec'.

Cube emailed me following query and give 28mm tyres with 'guards and 32mm without.

 

[lukaorlic]

What was your query to CUBE?

 

[SpokeyDokey]

What was your query to CUBE?

@lukaorlic

"What are the maximum width tyres I can use on an Attain SL Disc?".

 

[Ste pt1]

I've just ordered the cube attain sl (non disc) the one below the one your thinking of I was tempted to get the disc bike but his might seem vain but i don't like the green colour scheme on it .my only other choice I narrowed down to was a giant defy 0