Considering a new frame this year, looking at a couple of different options but the PR6 keeps rising to the top. One of the constraints I am working with is that I've recently (early last season) just invested in rim brake race wheels. I am not really interested in the disc vs. rim brake debate, lets just assume this to be one of the assumptions in the selection criteria.
I have been interacting with QR and they have been great so far. I was able to send them my GURU fit specifics, and they were able to say with confidence that I could be fit on a 54cm and would just need a set of risers for my existing set of aero bars (PD Svet carbon base bar with T4+ carbon extensions). With that said, a big part of the value prop for me is that I can basically strip my existing bike (GURU CR.901), which is Ultegra Di2, and simply purchase the frame and the direct mount rear brake. So basically $3k plus labor to get into get into a modern, almost-superbike with all sorts of integrated storage, can run bigger tires, and ultimately includes race wheels with a rear disc wheel option included. The wheels are HED jet blacks with the machined brake track which I've had NO issues with stopping.
My LBS (which I love dearly) does not agree with me on this topic, they feel strongly that I should buy a P-series and just deal with the cost of new wheels that are disc brake capable later. I personally find that to be a little bit short-sided, and I'd rather save that money and buy another bike from them (fatbike) the following year. Just wanted to get all of your opinions here; biased, unbiased, whatever you've got. I'm open to other frame recommendations as well if there is something comparable.
Thanks in advance for the feedback!
I have been interacting with QR and they have been great so far. I was able to send them my GURU fit specifics, and they were able to say with confidence that I could be fit on a 54cm and would just need a set of risers for my existing set of aero bars (PD Svet carbon base bar with T4+ carbon extensions). With that said, a big part of the value prop for me is that I can basically strip my existing bike (GURU CR.901), which is Ultegra Di2, and simply purchase the frame and the direct mount rear brake. So basically $3k plus labor to get into get into a modern, almost-superbike with all sorts of integrated storage, can run bigger tires, and ultimately includes race wheels with a rear disc wheel option included. The wheels are HED jet blacks with the machined brake track which I've had NO issues with stopping.
My LBS (which I love dearly) does not agree with me on this topic, they feel strongly that I should buy a P-series and just deal with the cost of new wheels that are disc brake capable later. I personally find that to be a little bit short-sided, and I'd rather save that money and buy another bike from them (fatbike) the following year. Just wanted to get all of your opinions here; biased, unbiased, whatever you've got. I'm open to other frame recommendations as well if there is something comparable.
Thanks in advance for the feedback!