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NordicSkier
Feb 6, 20 14:37
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Looking for a new road bike. Want:
aero(ish)
discs
2x
30C tire clearance (which usually means about 32-33) for some light offroad duty
di2 or etap

Bang of buck I like the Canyon Ultimate with Ui2. Fits my price range and ticks all the boxes.
I really like the Focus Izalco Max but pricier and good luck trying to get one in North America.
Not really interested in any of the Spec, Trek, Felt, Cannondale offerings.
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BobAjobb
Feb 6, 20 14:55
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Any particular reason for want8ng to avoid the big suspects like Trek, Spesh etc ?
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quadlt250
Feb 6, 20 14:57
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lower budget: Allez Sprint Disc
higher budget: Madone disc
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NordicSkier
Feb 6, 20 15:12
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quadlt250 wrote:
lower budget: Allez Sprint Disc
higher budget: Madone disc

I specifically disqualified those brands.
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trener1
Feb 6, 20 15:12
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Have you looked at BMC? they do some nice stuff, only downside is that they are a bit pricey.
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NordicSkier
Feb 6, 20 15:15
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BobAjobb wrote:
Any particular reason for want8ng to avoid the big suspects like Trek, Spesh etc ?

Trek: sucks. Dont @ me.
Spec: sucks. Dont @ me.
Cannondale: what proprietary tool or part do I need?
Felt: always a year behind trends and overpriced.
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NordicSkier
Feb 6, 20 15:16
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trener1 wrote:
Have you looked at BMC? they do some nice stuff, only downside is that they are a bit pricey.

The Focus Izalco Max is pretty close to the BMC, but actually aerodynamic.
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trener1
Feb 6, 20 15:18
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I agree the Focus is a nice bike.
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BobAjobb
Feb 6, 20 15:18
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Think you've already decided.
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NordicSkier
Feb 6, 20 15:24
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BobAjobb wrote:
Think you've already decided.

Not really. I'm wondering if there is a model I've missed.
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LazyEP
Feb 7, 20 19:13
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In a similar situation....
Looking at:
Giant Propel Advanced
Bianchi Oltre XR3
Canyon
#swimmingmatters
Laugh hard. Run fast. Be kind.
The Doctor (#12)

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bet
Feb 7, 20 20:22
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Colnago V3Rs
Factor 02 V.A.M.
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NordicSkier
Feb 7, 20 20:22
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Some possibilities:
Fuji Transonic
Rondo HVRT
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endosch2
Feb 7, 20 21:50
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Scott has some really well priced bikes.
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