Your thoughts would be appreciated

[vickster]

The Defy is a good bike (I have one) but check the spec - the only Ultegra parts are the shifters and rear derailleur!

Aren't those the important bits for shifting however?

 

[cyberknight]

Perhaps not entirely PC

You will have to explain how a picture of ali aka muhammed ali , cassius clay , a pun on your not sure what ali is in regards to a bike is not pc unless i have turned into a raging nutter ( which is possible ) and not noticed.

 

[Cuchilo]

You will have to explain how a picture of ali aka muhammed ali , cassius clay , a pun on your not sure what ali is in regards to a bike is not pc unless i have turned into a raging nutter ( which is possible ) and not noticed.

Its cause e is black bruv innit .

 

[RegG]

Aren't those the important bits for shifting however?

To a degree maybe, but the Ultegra groupset as a whole works better than just a couple of bits linked into some cheaper, inferior components.

 

[stalagmike]

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I'd love to know what the Ali is riding in this pic. If it's good enough for 'The greatest' then it's good enough for me. He would have said al-loo-min-um...

 

[Ice2911]

If you want as light a bike as possible as you have the all weather option covered, a carbon bike makes sense.

Whereabouts are you in the country, as Ribble, Dolan etc as well as LBS like Paul's or Rutland cycles can have some v good end of line deals

E.g. giant Defy with Ultegra for £750 https://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m7b0s6p6992/GIANT-DEFY-0-2016

Or Cube carbon with Ultegra for a grand

https://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m7b0s6p6694/CUBE-ATTAIN-GTC-RACE-2016

That said, if local and the right size, this is gorgeous and a bargain, the frame alone sells for around £600

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/kinesis-racelight-aithein-50cm-for-sale.217067/#post-4771146

Thanks for your input, I'm in Norwich and as such don't know of a shop in the area that does Ribble,Dolan etc.. I would definitely want to test ride any bike before I buy as a newbie Im still not sure of what frame size etc... So will take advice and end up buying the bike that is comfortable and makes me smile.

 

[vickster]

Evans a good place, easy no obligation testrides

 

[Cycleops]

As you're a newbie I'd say you're better off buying locally. You have an Evans in Norwich as well as Cycle Republic and Pedal Revolution so you've got plenty of choice. If you do have a problem it'll be easier to resolve. As you say they'll also be able to make sure you get the correct size.

Good luck and have fun.

 

[vickster]

Paulscycles who have good deals are in Norfolk
https://www.paulscycles.co.uk/