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The Focus Culebro looks like a good bike, certainly at that price. both rusty and I ride Focus Variado's. Join the Club!

You'll not get much better than the Culebro for a new bike. It's quite low in weight too which is more of a consideration when it comes to road bikes. Is the Look steel or carbon? I've seen some that are carbon (still with thin tubes) but the one you posted the photo of looks steel. If it's carbon I'd be worried that it's not that stiff due to the narrow tubes. If steel then it might be quite heavy. If I was in your position I'd go for the Focus but I'd have a look around eBay for any local bikes which are only a year or so old (Focus Cayos come up a lot). Because you your size you'll probably not get many bikes that fit coming up very often.

One thing to note is that you can get a 7-day test drive from Focus so you may as well buy the Culebro, see how you like it, then send it back if you don't.

One other thing. If you buy the Focus Culebro from wiggle after following this wiggle link then the forum gets £8.62.

The look is carbon tubing with aluminium lugs and aluminium bottom bracket shell, was the tour de france bike for credit agricole in 2004, it's a dura-ace/ultegra mix (DA bits are cranks, BB & hubs)

I think I could get it for about the same money as the Focus

That's a pretty tough decision to make!

Sorry to hear you've been recessioned.

[quote][cite] rabsda:[/cite]The look is carbon tubing with aluminium lugs and aluminium bottom bracket shell, was the tour de france bike for credit agricole in 2004, it's a dura-ace/ultegra mix (DA bits are cranks, BB & hubs)

I think I could get it for about the same money as the Focus
Sounds like something a little bit special. Maybe you should check out the look in person, if you haven't already. Take it for a short ride to see how you like it.

As for shoes and pedals:

btw The Look comes with Look Keo Carbon Pedals.

[quote][cite] rusty:[/cite] Take it for a short ride to see how you like it.

Make sure you do. It'd be daft to hand over that sort of money without a test drive. Bear in mind that you can always try a bike in a shop and buy it elsewhere to get a better price.

Dooley's in Paisley used to have a good selection of road bikes. There's not much on their website, but definitely worth a phone call if not a visit. They gave me a discount on the last Specialized bike I bought - £100 cheaper than Dales, plus they collected the bike and brought it back after its free service.

[quote][cite] rabsda:[/cite]btw The Look comes with Look Keo Carbon Pedals.
Very nice.

Oh, the guy I cycle back from Aberfoyle with on Saturday had the most awesome shiny bike I've seen in the flesh. It was a Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2 with Campagnolo Record 11 and Mavic Ksyrium SLs (his training wheels). He uses Mavic Cosmic Carbones for racing. Madness.

Record 11? As in 11 speed? As in I need to spend £120 on chain tool?

Fuck that.

[quote][cite] euan:[/cite]Record 11? As in 11 speed? As in I need to spend £120 on chain tool?

Fuck that.
No it was Record 11 as in if there's something wrong with it you take it to Willy Bain to get it fixed. It would irritate me a bit though because it's quite easy to give the chain a thorough clean when you take it off the bike. It makes cleaning the chainrings and cassette much easier too.

Also, Record as in you need to pay £200 to replace your cassette (although it's now got a few coatings on it so it doesn't need replaced as often, or ever).

Eh I'm a bit biased cos I got a Wilier Triestina frame but when I was checking them out they look damn impressive and certainly something different. Only thing I don't like about them is that the paint jobs make them look like a marketing man's been sick all over them but nice stuff...

The Willier Izoard is oneof my dream frames.

[quote][cite] rusty:[/cite]The Willier Izoard is oneof my dream frames.

we have on in the sh0p at the moment with chorus 11spd on it. the manager wont let us build it up for fear of it getting damaged tho!

Did you buy the Look in the end?

I think it is being bought.

[quote][cite] rusty:[/cite]The Willier Izoard is oneof my dream frames.

Funny you should say that. I have just recommissioned this as my Sunday best after six months wrapped up in the loft.:)

I never even thought to ask what your Sunday best bike was. That is the absolute sex. Nice saddle choice too ;)

[quote][cite] Merak:[/cite][quote][cite] rusty:[/cite]The Willier Izoard is oneof my dream frames.

Funny you should say that. I have just recommissioned this as my Sunday best after six months wrapped up in the loft.:)



I've just come over all funny.The Ice Grey Ultegra looks great on that frame too.

How are the wheels? Have you had a chance to get them out on the road yet?

it's got enough logos on any way, that's for sure

That's the style with road bikes it seems. I actually quite like it. If I had those wheels I'd not want to take the logos off. It's the same with a nice set of Zipps.

[quote][cite] rusty:[/cite]How are the wheels? Have you had a chance to get them out on the road yet?

Yeah used them in a couple of tt's. I have a few APR'S coming up as well, pot holes are brutal though. They are really quick one you get them spooled up.

[quote][cite] rabsda:[/cite]it's got enough logos on any way, that's for sure

Yeah its Marmite for sure. I may take the decals of the wheels, not sure.

Ideally I would have an all black Colnago C50 with minimal logs as well to balance the ying and yang:)

oh and by the way I'm buying the look.

It's a 481SL in jalabert colours. Has ultegra / dura ace components. Wheels are dura ace to open pros. 2nd hand but in amazing condition. Going to buy it in june when i get the cash sorted

Nice:)

right so I called the guy about the look which I was supposed to be buying... and he's not really up for selling it anymore. Which is a pain as I need to buy a bike sharpish now.


I've got about £1000-1300 to spend
Looking for a road racing bike,
carbon is ok, so is allu
105 groupset minimum, ultegra would be sweet though
new or used as long as the used is in good nick
i'll need a 59cm ish frame
no tripple cranks, double or compact only


ANY IDEAS?????

I'd still go for a Focus - have a look at Wiggle and see what discounts they have at the moment.

If you can stretch to £1439 you could get the Focus Cayo Ultegra.....

There is an Ultegra groupo bike on Wiggle for £1000 atm.

edit: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Focus_Culebro_2009/5360037595/

(ahem Rival groupset)

Good spot on the Culebro - they have it in 60cm too. :)

it's looking like these choices at the moment:

Focus Culebro Alu with Ultegra @ £920
Focus Cayo Carbon with Ultegra @ £1440
Planet X SL Pro Carbon with Ultegra @ £1,200
Colnago Primavera Alu with 105 @ £1150

Focus Cayo Ultegra. You surely won't regret it. :)

It is a wee bit more expensive though :P

I'm currently in a MBP or road bike dilemma.

can you not get the bike on some for of "bikes for work" scheme? saving like 40% or so?

aye £500 could go along way, I think the culebro is the top choice at the moment

[quote][cite] rabsda:[/cite]aye £500 could go along way, I think the culebro is the top choice at the moment

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are you saying do it to the culebro or the cayo

[quote][cite] trailstar:[/cite]can you not get the bike on some for of "bikes for work" scheme? saving like 40% or so?

Cycle to work schemes have a limit of £1000 I believe. And in this case, don't count.

If you are going to do the all carbon route then surely hit up the Planet X Ultegra for £200 less. If you are spending close to £1500 no a bike you might as well go the extra £99 and get the Planet X Dura Ace 2009 groupo bikes.

Just checked the ribble bike builder price and it's £1150 for an ultegra alu/carbon frame

[quote][cite] euan:[/cite]

Cycle to work schemes have a limit of £1000 I believe. And in this case, don't count.

aye I have the cash because I've been made redundant so no bike to work scheme option available

Because it's your money, I'm with Euan....if it was my money, I'd be getting the Culebra.

I will be open for persuasion tonight at fixed beer. Then I'm going to buy one.

Oh and like I've said before, I don't think you should be riding a carbon framed bike.

[quote][cite] euan:[/cite]Oh and like I've said before, I don't think you should be riding a carbon framed bike.

not without some poor sucker sponsor to pay for the replacements...

Tru dat.

(Buy the Colnago)

I'd say go for the Culebro. Carbon is nice for a race bike or Summer bike but I'm assuming this will be getting plenty of salty winter miles as your only geared bike. As for the Colnago. Wait until later in life and get a real one. I'd see if you could get a double on the Culebro instead of a compact because apart from Ventoux I don't think you'll ever need a compact.