QUOTE(KTCY @ Oct 8 2013, 09:49 AM)
go ksh. they have kuota bike on sales.
7k can get you campag groupset with carbon body.
QUOTE(butthead @ Oct 8 2013, 09:52 AM)
let me put it to you this way... what is your definition of a reasonably good one??? and frankly... RM7k is really a neither here nor there case...
@ RM7k... you might end up with a fantastic aluminum bike.... or you end up with a better carbon rig with lousier components... either way, which means more money later on....
if you have high expectations which i expect you might have... since you own an RM10k hardtail (not sure if alloy or carbon)... i doubt RM7k will stop you from upgrading in the future...
just telling you frankly...
Working backwards, just some simple calculations will reveal how much money you might be lacking.
Groupset - that you won't regret or sales guy so call future proofing it.
Ultegra 11s (RM2.6k)
Force 22 (RM3.3k)
Wheels - light yet not killing your wallet
as little as RM1.8k to as much as RM3.5k
Both this things leaves behind only RM2.6k for the remaining items which is frame, finishing kit (bars, stems, SP, saddles, miscellaneous items)...
You see where this is leading to?
I see where this is leading to. The excitement of keep on upgrading like my Aluminium MTB is a never ending story. The things that I learn't all these year upgrading my MTB is wear and tear. I realized when I finish upgrade almost everything on my MTB, it's time to change the frame or some older component due to wear and tear.
The reason why I am considering roadie are due to my work commitment where it's impossible for me to ride off road during the weekday.
Good ride experience and feel of a roadbike comes first on top of the rest. I did some survey but unfortunately there's aren't a lot in RM7K range. If say increase the budget for RM10K and below. Any recommendation?