is cervelo good? im getting one

Hi guys,

I'm new into road bikes. I've been shopping around for a decent starter bike for around 2.5k, and have increased budget to 3.5k. I began with Camp Helium / Impala– these go for 2.3k with  mixed 105 (R7000) groupset.

Highest on my shortlist now is the 2015 Cube Peloton SL. Although the Cube comes with a more complete 105 groupset – its the R5800 from 2015.

Also, it looks like the shop is not giving 105 cassette and chain. How much of these will affect performance and compatibility? Would the Cube be a wise choice – the best value for my money?

Or are there better alternatives for 3.5k that I've yet to discover?

Thank you guys in advance.

guys,

what is the most important thing to look in choosing a bike size? Is it the top tube length as well as the seat tube length? Or is there any other else?

Thanks for the compliments guys.
Same here, originally i was on 11-25T (9s) with 39T crankset...was in tears climbing hills to reach home daily. But now finally with 11-32T and 36T mid chainring/crankset i can climb hill and on my way home without leg stress.   The good news all the grouppos and wheelset given 1 year warranty from Shimano and Progress. 

Took the bike for 30km spin this morning, feels like magic carpet again, the freehub clicks was so loud i don't have to carry handlebar bell when cycle at foot path. 

Should i buy 80mm or just settle with 50/60mm wheel?

Read some discussion on the webs said it will be heavy for 80. What does it means? Im using heavy alu wheels even the 80mm wheels will be lighter than my stock wheels. So it will be lighter for me instead.

Or they means heavy to pedal? I dont quite understand. Thanks.

Or anyone willing to lend me their 80/60mm wheel would be great!

Ya i dont quite understande the concept of ‘heavier’ for climbing. The wheel is lighter than my stock wheel. Will it feel heavier still?

Am getting 54....my legs are long....I maxed the seat post to the max line....but I guess being 80kg and the seat maxed to the back sort of broke it.

True....the thing on my mind is....stem is something I can adjust...maybe cost 200 to 300 bucks...but the height is something fixed...if max also cannot fit...then I am sort of stuck with the frame being as such and hate my ride. That's what I learned from.my previous bike...best to get the height  size up properly first ...the BMC when I tested, M size but even with max seat post...was 52....wherelse need it to be 54....

The perils of being a tall guy is not easy ..limited choices of frames too...sigh......

I think it's more around 11kg...wheels are heavy AF
But it's not the bike bro. My cousin 23 year old...was riding on the allez and eating the 20 k sworks, canyons all the way up fraser...with that 2k plus bike.
Not the bike...but the rider really ....when reach ontop and have kopi...those rider complain to me why I bring him lulz

This sounds like a mid-aged man with a Ferrari...

No other comments?

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Really? Then what do you suggest?
Seems like 48 cm is optimal?

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https://www.icebike.org/bike-frame-size/