Hello,

I'm from Slovenia and I need help with buying an aero road bike. I'm currently deciding between the following models (prices are given for the best deal I currently got in my country or the internet if the bike isn't sold in a local bike shop). I listed some of my personal pros and cons I have about each bike but I'm open to all suggestions (even to other models). My budget is around 6000-7000€.

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 8 Di2 (6750€)
https://www.canyon.com/en-si/road-bikes/aero-bikes/aeroad/cf-slx/aeroad-cf-slx-8-di2/4036.html?dwvar_4036_pv_rahmenfarbe=R107_P01

Pros:

  • I really like the look of the bike and the white colour option
  • I don't have to swap out the handlebar, since I can adjust the width myself
  • Has an option to buy flared drops which look super cool to me

Cons:

  • Online only, no local shops for parts etc.
  • Had a bad experience when I bought a bike from their outlet in size L and got an XL which really upset me (they marked the model as L on their website and in my receipt)

SCOTT FOIL RC PRO (7000€ with shop discount)
https://www.grasca.si/kolesa-cestno-kolo-scott-foil-rc-pro-25

Pros:

  • I get a Dura-Ace for 7000€
  • Can be bought from my local bike shop
  • Frame shape looks super nice to me

Cons:

  • I would have to buy a new handlebar, since it comes with a 42cm one, which is too wide for me, and the stem is too short
  • Would buy already it if it wasn't almost completely black/grey-ish, which kind of holds me back

ORBEA Orca Aero (6900€ with my chosen configuration)
https://www.orbea.com/si-en/bicycles/road/orca-aero/

Pros:

  • Super customizable from their website

Cons:

  • Would have to order it online (but a local bike shop services them)
  • By my information it's a super heavy bike (8,4kg)

VAN RYSEL SHIMANO ULTEGRA Di2 RCR-F PRO (6200€)
https://www.decathlon.si/p/356165-340199-sivo-cestno-kolo-shimano-ultegra-di2-rcr-f-pro.html

Pros:

  • Most affordable
  • Can take the bike to a local Decathlon for any warranty etc.

Cons:

  • Would have to replace the handlebar because of the width
  • Not really familiar with Van Rysel bikes

Thank you all for your advice!

by debluka36

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  1. >size L and got an XL

    >super heavy bike (8,4kg)

    I am assuming you are a big rider, if it is so then it probably doesn’t matter if the Orca is 1kg heavier than the Aeroad. Have you compared the geometries?

    You said the scott is super nice, and the bike color is the last problem if you are riding ahah.

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