Hi, I'm looking at getting a QR PRsomething in the near future, but struggling with a few key decisions in regards to which one to go for. My key criteria are Quintana Roo frame, disc brakes, and a upper limit budget of strictly no more than ÂŁ5000 ($6500). I already have race wheels compatible with the frame. I can get the frame built up with components of my choice or one of QRs stock builds, so am not held to QR spec options.
1) Frame vs Components - do I spend less on frame and get a PR4/5 with more to spend on bars, groupset etc., or go for the PR6/6 two with a cleaner front end, and a lighter bike, and potentially integrated hydration on the 6 two. (as a lighter rider thinking the lighter frame may be more worth it for me vs a heavier rider as its a greater percentage of system weight?)
2) Di2 vs Mechanical - do I spend the greater amount for Di2 when my mechanical ultegra on my road bike works great (basebar shifting when climbing seems a big plus to me, especially as I like hilly bikes as a lighter rider and changing gear on climbs easier could be very handy)
3) Hydraulic vs Mechanical Disc brakes - do I spend more on the hydraulic disc I know and love, or spend less on mechanical discs that would be not as good (thinking along the lines hilly bike=descents and braking)
4) Hydration - if not the 6 two, what front hydration would you recommend, and whatever places do you place bottles (e.g. aero bottle on down tube, behind seat etc.)
thanks in advance, and sorry for the waffle!
1) Frame vs Components - do I spend less on frame and get a PR4/5 with more to spend on bars, groupset etc., or go for the PR6/6 two with a cleaner front end, and a lighter bike, and potentially integrated hydration on the 6 two. (as a lighter rider thinking the lighter frame may be more worth it for me vs a heavier rider as its a greater percentage of system weight?)
2) Di2 vs Mechanical - do I spend the greater amount for Di2 when my mechanical ultegra on my road bike works great (basebar shifting when climbing seems a big plus to me, especially as I like hilly bikes as a lighter rider and changing gear on climbs easier could be very handy)
3) Hydraulic vs Mechanical Disc brakes - do I spend more on the hydraulic disc I know and love, or spend less on mechanical discs that would be not as good (thinking along the lines hilly bike=descents and braking)
4) Hydration - if not the 6 two, what front hydration would you recommend, and whatever places do you place bottles (e.g. aero bottle on down tube, behind seat etc.)
thanks in advance, and sorry for the waffle!