I am new to cycling. A 36 year old, 171cm height and 68kg weight. 6 few months back I decided to participate Ironman UK(Bolton) in 2016(my first). So started practicing cycling(running+swim). My longest weekly ride is around 60-65 miles at an average speed of 15.5 miles per hour(Yes, I am a newbie). Elevation of around 700m during the entire ride. My knowledge of cycles is negligible. I made my first puncture only 2 months back. I ride a road bike, with a normal road helmet. At present I have a planet-x pro road bike with below specs which I purchased 6 years back, specs as below -
CBPXSLPR1SL Pro Carbon SRAM Red
HBPX6061SD-42-BLK-3181Planet X Road Bar Strada Shallow Drop / 42 cm / Black / 318 mm Clamp BIKE BUILD
BUILD-Y1Build Bike Yes Free BIKE BUILD
CASRRI-10-11251SRAM Rival 1070 Powerglide Cassette / 10 Speed / 1125 BIKE BUILD
CHSRPC10501SRAM PC1050 Power Chain 10 Speed BIKE BUILD
CSFSGC-172-BLK-5034-BS1FSA Gossamer Pro Compact Chainset Megaexo / 1725 mm / Black / 50/34 Compact / Includes BSA Thread Bottom Bracket BIKE BUILD
FSPXFCENT-1181Planet X Carbon Fork Bung Centre Pull System / 11/8 BIKE BUILD
FMSRRE-BR-DB1SRAM Red Front Mech / Braze On / Double BIKE BUILD
FMPXCLAMP-349-BLK1Front Mech Band on Clamp / 349 mm / Black BIKE BUILD
BTPXCO-BLK1Cork Bar Tape / Black BIKE BUILD
HSFSOCE-118-BLK-INT-151FSA Orbit CE Headset / 11/8 / Black / Integrated / 15 mm Stack BIKE BUILD
HSPXALSPACER-118-BLK1Superlight Headset Spacer Pack / 11/8 / Black BIKE BUILD
TUNUMTB-1823-700-PRE2Nutrak Inner tube / 1823mm / 700c / Presta BIKE BUILD
SAPXSL-CRO-BLK1Planet X Superlight Team Saddle / CromMo Rails / Black BIKE BUILD
SCPXSV-3491Planet X Svelte Seatclamp / 349 mm BIKE BUILD
SPFSSBSSL250-316-BLK1FSA SL 250 SBS Alloy Seatpost / 316 mm / Black BIKE BUILD
GLSRRE-DB1SRAM Red 10 Speed Double Tap Shfters Pair / Double BIKE BUILD
WPPXMODELB-700-SHI-20241Planet X Model B wheelset / 700 C / Shimano/SRAM / 20/24h BIKE BUILD
I want to buy a new bike for myself & zeroed in on P5 six. P5 comes in 2014 & 2015 flavour. Specs below -
1. P5 Six Di2 2014 Specs(£5500/-)
FrameP5 SixForkCervélo SixBrakesMagura RT8Brake leverMagura RT8 CassetteShimano UltegraRear derailleurShimano Dura-Ace DI2ShifterShimano Dura-Ace DI2CranksetRotor 3D+ BBright™Gear ratiofront: 52/36, rear: 11-25Handlebar3T AduroStem3T AduroSaddleISM PrologueSeatpostCervélo Aero Carbon SP14WheelsetMavic Cosmic WTSTiresMavic Yksion Comp tires
2. P5 Six Di2 2015 Specs(£7500/-) -
FrameCervélo All-CarbonForkP5 ForkHeadsetFSA IS2 1-1/8 x 1-1/8”StemNot SpecifiedHandlebars3T AduroGrips/Bar TapeNot SpecifiedSeatpostCervélo Carbon, Aero, Rail-AdjustSaddleISM ProloguePedalsNot IncludedFront BrakeMagura RT8 Hydraulic RimRear BrakeMagura RT8 Hydraulic RimBrake LeversMagura RT8Front DerailleurShimano Dura-Ace Di2 9070 11 spdRear DerailleurShimano Dura-Ace Di2 9070 11 spdShiftersShimano Ultegra Di2 R671CassetteShimano Dura Ace 9000 11spd 11-25ChainShimano HG900 11 spdChainrings52/36ChainsetRotor FLOW BBright™ AeroCranksNot SpecifiedFront HubHED Jet 6 Plus SCTRear HubHED Jet 6 Plus SCTRimsHED Jet 6 Plus SCTFront TyreContinental Force/Attack 330 tpi, 700x22/24c, Continental Grand Prix 180 tpi, 650x23cRear TyreContinental Force/Attack 330 tpi, 700x22/24c, Continental Grand Prix 180 tpi, 650x23cInner TubesNot SpecifiedBottom BracketRotor PF-30ExtrasNot Specified
I have budget of around £6000/-. So my options are -
- I buy 2014 model now or
- I wait until October and buy 2015 model
I need advice on below points -
- Which model is better value for money?
- Which model should I buy?
- Should I(Do I need to) upgrade the wheels to save money by swapping at the time of buying as the old wheels will degrade in price?
- Anything else I should consider?
Please pardon me if my questions sounds stupid considering me novice .
Many Thanks in advance!