Looking for a bike for weekend rides to get back into cycling after a long hiatus. Want to do Light gravel and road, would like a relaxed geometry and not spend a fortune (2000 eur budget). I have previously owned a bike with di2 and thought it was great, but didn't think it was in my budget for now.
I have considered just starting with an alu frame/cues groupset bike like the Canyon Allroad, which seems like a lot of bike for the money, or debating going to a entry level carbon frame and maxing my budget. But then I found the Rose Blend 105 di2 https://www.rosebikes.dk/p/rose-blend-105-di2-160525?product\_shape=moss+green&article\_size=L which at 2000 euros is right at the same budget as the carbon bikes with Cues or 105. Downside is of course aluminum frame. I'm not that worried about weight (got plenty to lose myself), but of course carbon compliance and ride feel would be nice. I like the polished welds on the Rose, looks sleeker than other aluminum frames.
Am I crazy for putting di2 on an aluminum frame? Should I just buy the damn Canyon Allroad and save my money for a wheelset down the line? Or go for a Cube Attain with 105 mechanical and have a carbon frame instead?
by denstorekanin