Hello everyone,
I want to buy my first "real" road bike and I'm torn between two options. Both are currently available for the same price (€2000).
The first bike is the Focus Izalco Max 8.8 105, the second is the Rose Reveal 04 105 Di2.
The Focus has Novatec R4 carbon rims, the Rose has electronic Di2.
What would be more important to you? Am I overlooking any advantages or disadvantages?
Links to the bikes:
2.: https://www.rosebikes.de/p/rose-reveal-04-105-di2-2722257?size=59cm&color=orange+utan
by Noobus_Heresy
3 Comments
Buy the bIke with Di2. You can always get carbon rims later, much easier upgrade than replacing the drive train.
A carbon wheel upgrade or a 105 di2 upgrade are about the same price. If both bikes fit you well: buy the bike you really like the most and you really want to ride. There are probably minor differences between bikes and you could drown yourself in pros and cons lists. But liking your bike and how it looks is the best motivation to ride it.
Obviously one which is way less expensive due to sale.