5 of the BEST £2000 Road Bikes in 2020

[@25liveforever]

Mad how much more expensive bikes have become in the last couple of years. I got a Ribble r872 ultegra for £1300 in 2017. Seen some Tiagra bikes going for that nowadays

[@andrewhezekiahdaniel]

I've just bought a Trek Domane AL3 (Sora groupset) for a 1k, and watching videos from 2017 - 2019 when researching, it was really surprising to me how much prices have increased over the past few years.

[@25liveforever]

@@andrewhezekiahdaniel Yeah its crazy. Still, that's a nice bike mate, enjoy!

[@Zrosum]

That Van Rysel is looking sweet!

[@a1remapping]

Definitely what I want to hear as a review . Looking forward to the 3k review .

[@williamko4751]

Scott Addict. Looks beautiful. With Utegra and rim brake, perfect. Who needs disc? Unless you ride in the rain or going down hill 50 mph.

[@e-koto]

I have built my own bike late last year for less than £1500 by shopping around. It's a Cannondale CAAD12 frameset (rim brake version) paired with 105 mechanical and DT Swiss wheelset. Of course if you prefer disc brake, you can still go with the mechanical 105 groupset paired with TRP HY/RD brakeset. It's all about shopping around

[@iamasmurf170]

I spent a little more and went for the tcr advanced 1 disc, a few rides in and I absolutely love it!

[@louislec]

The compact edition?

[@iamasmurf170]

Louis Lecluyse medium frame, I’m 175cm tall, excellent fit

[@beltransuarez4941]

May u tell me a bit more of the trc? 🙏

[@solitaryrefinement6787]

£2000 is the sweet spot for a bike that won't need to be upgraded for a lonnng time (until parts wear out). Outside of a customized cockpit to fit the owner (stem, bars, saddle, etc...), bikes in that range already come with very decent wheels and at least 105 and good carbon framesets. Just slap pedals on it and pack on the miles.

[@andretheys8487]

Andre’ here from Cape Town, South Africa, I have the TCR Advanced Disc with Ultegra and the Hoant SLR1 carbon wheel set… Bike is a dream, real game changer for me from my older Ktm Strada 5000… I highly recommend the TCR 👍🏽

[@brianmaldonado3723]

Specialized Allez Sprint gets my money.

[@Radelmaus]

Very interesting video! I bought a red Specialized Roubaix 2020 Carbon with Tiagra for 2300 €, fast the same price. I think it´s a very good choice too, in particular for those who want an endurance road bike

[@davidarthur]

Thanks for sharing!

[@richardjellyman2457]

Had my giant tcr advanced pro 1 rim brake a week and I’m in love! First new bike since my caad8 sore 10 years ago. The new tcr feels great, I’m getting pr’s all over the place on strava!

[@n.m4497]

Mind telling me your weight, and how much faster are you going and at what wattage? I also have a caad8 and I'm planning on changing for a TCR.

[@richardjellyman2457]

N. M I’m around 73kg currently. I’m probably averaging 1-2mph faster on local loops. I took 90s off an 10min climb and about 5mins off a 36 min climb local to me (although I had a tailwind too). Generally feels faster on inclines and accelerating. Fun to ride now I’m getting more used to it. Went with rim brakes to save £300 and 0.5kg weight plus I have other rim wheels I can still swap if needed over winter etc.

[@455LT1]

I'm trying to decide between the Canyon and Giant. The new TCR may have more "aero" features but it still has an aluminum steerer and no 105 crank. It does come tubeless and of course I'll be able to try it out first. The Canyon looks better, all carbon construction and has a nicer paint job but of course I can't test it out. I'm sort of torn. They both seem like great bikes

[@danfish88]

I’ve had both a giant tcr sl and canyon ultimate i currently have the ultimate however I’d say the tcr feels more stiff and responsive and connected to the road but looks less cool. The ultimate is cooler looking and still is amazing ride but not quite as stiff as the tcr in the rear triangle. To be honest you can’t go wrong with either. They are my top 2 bikes.

[@johnrkd6314]

I’ve got a giant tcr advanced rim bike and it’s great - before I had a high end cannondale evo supersix with sram red and the giant blows it away- go giant

[@roymendez6615]

I really had my heart set on the Canyon but it was always sold out 😭. But I got lucky and picked up the Trek Emonda SL5 for 2k.

[@sevenrats]

The SL5 is a great bike for the money. I love mine.

[@matthewcrich5951]

sevenrats Unbelievable but Canyon are unavailable in Canada. They were “coming soon” until Covid. Even Specialized has extremely limited supply here.

[@harrysmiths5561]

It's a great bike actualy. isn't it too much aero for you compared to an endurance frame?

[@basedgodstrugglin]

Have you made a rum vs disc video? Would be an interesting video from you, even if it’s been done 1000 times

[@davidarthur]

That's a great idea thanks for the suggestion :)

[@korsveien]

Rum video would be very fun.

[@bryanchan396]

@@korsveien i would prefer whiskey

[@mandopando68]

What about the trek Domane AL5 ? Been looking around for a while for a mid range endurance bike this one seems to stand out ... your thoughts ? Another great video 😎😎

[@joshburg09]

I got a Canyon Endurace CF SL 7 last year. $2,400 (not sure what it costs in UK). Full 105 group, carbon frame. Wheels need upgrading but it’s been a great first road bike.

[@saleemwaheed9956]

Got that exact Allez about a month ago. Now all I do is sprint hard and brake late! A complete fun machine! Best thing I ever paid money for!

[@Blacksabbath826]

I have been thinking of getting that bike.

[@saleemwaheed9956]

@@Blacksabbath826 I hope you can find one. They are sold out everywhere.

[@markc17]

Since I can’t wait for the Advanced Pro Disk 2 to be on sale at under £2000 (like late 2021!) I’d spend another £200 and get a Fairlight Strael 2 with 105 disks.

[@euroswilliams7303]

David, good selection there but one point I noted. You say several times that you get better spec group sets on an alu. option at the price but the option you highlighted has the same as other carbon framed bikes

[@smitbar11]

I noticed that too, Shimano 105..

[@drazenstefanovic6122]

But other stuff are better like rims etc

[@charliesilverwood3608]

Managed to get a scott speedster 10 in march with 105 groupset and hydraulic brakes for £750. Very pleased with that

[@seniorcycling5352]

Vitus ZX-1 CR (105) , you get a carbon AERO bike for less than 2000, and it weighs just 120g more than the canyon . Same frame their race team uses just with a 105 group set . Super deal though

[@stevec2739]

Canyon then Giant then Scott,then Allez then van rysll for me, I think the giant is a better frame but let down badly by rim and tyre choice and those cables we don’t need to talk about again.

[@luketoms6110]

Definitely if giant was to use DT Swiss wheel set the TCR would be the choice but I would go for the ultimate for the spec.

[@marty197666]

You are very right, Giant badly let themselves down with cabling, the brake cabling on the propel and the tt bike is just shocking

[@harrysmiths5561]

Cables are all hidden on propel .....

[@Ystadcop]

An excellent, informative video. Thanks.

[@desmoMarco91]

I have a scott addict 10, happy i found it on this video lol

[@ultramagnetic99]

Trying to source a bike in my size 58cm/large is proving difficult as bike sales are through the roof

[@TheChancerdog1]

I have an Emonda ALR5 which is a great bike and with a set of good wheels is a rocket of a bike. Would look hard at a CAAD as well

[@tonydarcy5108]

Have you ever tried a Radon road bike? I'd love to see a review. I have a Radon Vaillant 9.0 disc and love it.

[@ME-il4mr]

Very informative video! Was thinking of getting an addict 10 seems very efficient for long rides, but a quick search put this bike currently At 3k!! Sheesh lol

[@justreallybored6014]

Thankyou for explaining things!

[@J-tu3hw]

Amazing video quality!

[@leesuuton5083]

Now you make a video ! Just ordered my bike yesterday !

[@davidarthur]

Sorry!! What did you go for?

[@leesuuton5083]

@@davidarthur # Scott addict 20 ( 2019 model ) 7.9 kg ) reduced to £1199 ! From £1599

[@tomekwolny5606]

Current Merida Reacto 4000 looks a good choice too for faster road, minor races and criterions. Anything wrong with it?

[@chris_w_1981]

Great video as always - I’m buying a £2 /2.5k bike at the end of the year. Torn between TCR and Canyon. David can you comment on the Canyon customer care at all? Some horror stories online, but unsure if these are old problems or still exist?

[@Kansloos]

QA Control is still lacking, and i see alot more complaints about delivery times and frame issue then before.

[@chris_w_1981]

Painkillernl such a shame as their bikes look incredible and the business model allows for high spec components. However for £2k, you want to feel assured that if there’s a problem, someone will be available to assist.

[@davidarthur]

Most of the horror stories date to a few years ago when they moved factories but I know from speaking to them and other customers that the customer service is good

[@chris_w_1981]

david arthur thanks for the reply! If you have a contact at Canyon maybe a video suggestion would be to do a piece surrounding this topic? From talking around the internet it seems a lot of other buyers are facing the same dilemma. Great channel by the way. By far some of the most reliable, knowledgeable information in my opinion.

[@davidarthur]

Thanks Chris, that's a good idea for sure. I'll be honest, customer service is something I rely on people like yourself sharing with me and then chatting to the brands to try and find out what's going on, but you don't always get the honest truth. I'll run it past Canyon though

[@Der.Prinz.Eisenherz]

The Canyon Ultimate for me. German engineering at it's best. The Giant Advanced comes close next.

[@tarlexx]

I would choose the Canyon Ultimate, is the best quality/price bike from these 5 in my opinion.

[@elmerrichardson6413]

Yep great choice, I bought one last fall, rim brake version, I love it.

[@julianhillier895]

Hi David, I have had the tcr for a couple of weeks now, upgraded from a cyclocross for the road, have to say, I love it, especially climbing the hills round here, what wheels you you suggest as an upgrade. Really interested to hear your thoughts, great vids by the way, please keep em coming, cheers

[@davidarthur]

Great to hear! Wheel upgrades is a fun topic, I might have to do a video about that soon. If it's climbing you're into then you might want to look at getting a lighter wheelset but you need to decide on your budget first, but lots of good options that don't cost a fortune. Aluminium is a good choice often very light and very good value

[@julianhillier895]

david arthur Thanks David, look forward to the video😉🙏🙏👍, cheers 🍻

[@joshburg09]

@@davidarthur I second the wheel upgrade video idea. I’ve been looking at Hunt carbon wheels to upgrade my stock entry level wheels. Hard to know what to go for and how much performance benefit you get for $500/$1000/$1500/etc.

[@PoetWithPace]

I feinted at that price point :-O

[@davidarthur]

Cheaper bikes are available :) What's your budget?

[@PoetWithPace]

@@davidarthur just blown it on a bottom of range TCR......but that was a stretch and had to eBay a lot of my stuff to buy it. Of the joys of an old man with no pension!

[@davidarthur]

old? Whatever, you hardly look it in that photo. unless that's not you?

[@PoetWithPace]

@@davidarthur too kind David...yup, that's me. Age is all relative. I do exercise a lot and follow a strict diet of eating whatever i find on a plate!

[@adriansmith38]

I went to my local Decathlon last week and they didn't have a single bike of any sort left in stock! Hard to see past the Canyon.

[@Kansloos]

Goodluck finding any stock on bikes at the moment (in the correct size). Canyon bikes are also sold out.

[@davidarthur]

Yes stock is an issue atm but hopefully that’ll improve soon. More time for research 😎

[@Kansloos]

@@davidarthur Delivery date for me is week 1/week 4 2021 (Giant TCR Pro 1 Team) :(

[@davidarthur]

That sucks! I'm shocked by that delay, I know they've been struggling to keep up with demand, but that is stunning

[@Kansloos]

@@davidarthur 2 weeks ago the LBS said around october, but i wanted some changes to DI2 etc and thinking about the total price. He contacted me in advance that demand is high and delivery is set to be early next year :( So no new bike this off-season.

[@walkerstalker4494]

I bought Scott foil 10 di2 2017 but I bought it in 2019 new from the box for 2200€ with Mavic Cosmic SLS 50mm.

[@andrewhayes4914]

Ordered my fist road bike this week a Scott addict 10 2019 its the same spec as the one in this video, I paid £1400.00 from Rutland cycles, by the way I ain't been on a bike for about 20 years

[@johnironmonger3624]

Did you get the last large sized bike?

[@andrewhayes4914]

@@johnironmonger3624 No mate i ordered a 54 cm a bit gutted because it looks like my topcashback didn't track so lost a bit on that and then my daughter said she could have got me more discount on some card she has but i still saved £500 just gotta remember how to ride a bike now

[@smitbar11]

Van/Rysel looks a good deal but the bowed top-tube is not easy on my eye. I do like Campag groupsets. I bet they're out of stock at Decathlon thou

[@zyghom]

talking about Giant 105 with disk brakes and showing Ultegra with rims ;-)

[@schoebelski6602]

Similar with the Addict presentation🤪 ...but we still "get the picture" I suppose. ...no Biggie for me. 😃✌️

[@markrskinner]

£4000 bracket please 😀

[@davidarthur]

I'm on it!

[@eddienoel1149]

I would take the Canyon every time, I have an Endurace and it’s brilliant

[@damiendenvir7953]

Hi Eddie what Endurace did you get and did you go by the size of frame they suggested.

[@eddienoel1149]

CF SL 8.0 disc di2 and I was between sizes so opted for the smaller of the two as I believe it’s easier to make it fit perfectly than the other way round

[@thisandthatandotherthings]

@@eddienoel1149 Is your arm span less than your height (having a negative ape index is an indicator that the smaller size would be a better fit)?

[@eddienoel1149]

James, most likely I am only 5’4” on a good day, I got a 2xs instead of an Xs. I have had the bike almost two years now and love it, ultra reliable. I am a member of a social biased cycle club, about 15 members and we all bar 2 ride Canyons. I have an Orro Terra C which is coming up to a year old, where I opted for a small and not the extra small as I could not get the extra small in the speck I wanted without the expensive route of just buying the frame set. Short stem, and the seat post is lower in the frame so not as comfortable on tarmac vs the Canyon, both have identical saddles and set up using Retul

[@damiendenvir7953]

Eddie thinking of Cf 7:0 or Cf 8:0, I don’t really like the ref in it and the stealth is just a little dull. But I’d rather have the stealth I think

[@keithbailey4044]

Purchased a tcr giant with Ultegra great bike under 2000

[@natedagreat90]

cant find any of these bikes anywhere

[@AbiShafi]

I’ve been looking at the 2021 Cube Attain race for around a £1000

[@schoebelski6602]

I guess, I'd go for the Addict (if geometry fits!!), No fuzz full mechanical-pragmatical, light weight, 28mm tyres, lookin good....would save up for better wheelset tho. .....but could also be easily persuaded to the TCR or Ultimate, I am afraid😁 ....don't like the cheapcheap attitude from Decathlon in general - they stink. And I wouldn't be willing to pay the Specialized premium, it's a nice bike, tho.

[@michaelorr181]

Advertising bikes that cannot be obtained ? Especially the canyons in the USA near impossible without 6mo wait or longer.

[@shadowboxer2747]

Is Giant tcr advanced 1 pro compact a good choice? I need something light coz I live on a 3rd floor

[@danielveall1952]

Hi David when do you hope to review the new Trek Emonda SL6 Pro, really like the look of that bike!?

[@davidarthur]

Soon I hope. Watch this space...

[@harrysmiths5561]

Why not SL5 not much of a difference apart from £1500 more .....for nothing ....

[@andrewgibson2145]

Wish you had made this video about 6 months ago. :) I ended up with a Kuota in that same price bracket, still very happy with it.

[@davidarthur]

Sorry about that! Glad you got a great bike and are happy with it 👌

[@briancrowell4294]

QUESTION-- What are your thoughts on the MASI Evoluzione Rim 105 I want to ride Crits Is this an underrated bike or stay away Thanks

[@isaiahpolobro]

Specialized Sprint !

[@ilovejimrogers]

The same comparison in steel would be interesting

[@davidarthur]

I’m going to do a steel roundup soon. Any brand suggestions you’d like to see?

[@stevec2739]

Couple of spanner’s and a mash hammer and a review of a Nokia 3110 at the same time 😂😂😂, each to their own but it’s akin to buying a Ford Cortina nowadays.

[@ilovejimrogers]

david arthur - not really, just the best of what’s out there. Thanks

[@ilovejimrogers]

I'm interested to see British alternatives to the fairlight steal, which looks beautiful.

[@Obscurus41]

How about the new vitus vitesse evo cr? I don't see this mentioned anywhere but it seems to me that this is equal if not better value than the canyon.

[@jacks23sparrow]

Please tell as Trek Domane AL4

[@JasonHughesUK]

Who thought of this video then? 😜

[@leesuuton5083]

👍

[@BikeLife154]

I would choose the TCR if it wasn’t for that terrible cable routing into the downtube! That means I would have to upgrade immediately to di2.

[@Fixin-To]

I mean it’ll still be wires rather than cables sticking out, unless your waiting for DA Di2 Wireless

[@BikeLife154]

@@Fixin-To I meant only the 2 cables running into the downtube! With di2 those ports are no longer used and the di2 cables are re-routed and so you only then have the 2 brake hoses with the di2 cables attached. See the TCR pro 0!

[@Motorsportsgeek]

Just paid almost 3000$CAD for a domane al5 full 105. I feel its 700-800$ too much

[@iliaserdem2538]

Which one is the fastest😏😏😏

[@Countrystock]

I'd take the Canyon

[@andrewkolb2527]

Any merch for the channel I can buy?

[@davidarthur]

Coming very soon :)

[@philliptaylor6863]

The Specialized one is 2900 not 1900

[@davidarthur]

Yup the prices in this video are long out of date I'm afraid

[@kiritvijaykumarparekh4725]

Why no Merida??

[@mikekelly607]

What ... no Huffys? 😄

[@SupremeFrog-is7ow]

Anyone know what the shorts are the guy is wearing at 6.31?

[@bobbytechnical7932]

@david arthur which bike would you pick?

[@davidarthur]

Tricky... Probably the Giant or Scott I think

[@angeliquec1856]

great vlog

[@ahmedzakimahmoud]

Why trek not included

[@sgmicak]

I guess because cheapest 2021 Emonda is way above £2000

[@davidarthur]

Because the Emonda ALR costs £1775 and the Emonda SL (carbon) costs £2275

[@onset5881]

£1899 for an aluminium bike with 105?

[@guitaroidman524]

If you haven't ridden one, then I can guess how it seems expensive at a glance. However, it's got the same fork as the SL7 Sworks tarmac, and the seatpost is from the old S works Venge. My Dad has a City & Guilds in welding and fabrication, and when I took mine apart to put Di2 on it, he looked at the welds on the inside and said it was a tricky frame to do, but done very well (which is also why the welds are thick and look "ugly" to some, but it is needed for the strength due to the thin walled alu).

[@onset5881]

guitaroidman524 It’s still an aluminium bike with 105 though. Using inherited technology for other parts of the frame which you would expect on later year models anyway. What does it weigh? Should it not at least have ultergra at this price point for aluminum? OK this isn’t specizalised but it’s a carbon bike with disc brakes at the same price point: www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-aero-883-disc-shimano-105/

[@guitaroidman524]

@@onset5881 The Sprint is meant to be a race level crit bike for people who are wary of crashing their nice carbon bikes. As an owner, I can attest that it is faaaast but no the most comfortable, but it was never meant as a sportive bike to begin with. I do believe that in a review/shootout between the allez and the TCR disc the allez was slightly lighter, I think, I'd have to watch it again. The Giant has the same group set but the non 105 cranks. My rim brake is 7.8kg with my cheap Shimano pedals with DA 9150, Hunt superdura wheels and 28c conti 5000tl's and some carbon bars. To be honest, if someone told me that they could tell the difference of 1kg on a bike, I'd call bullshit.

[@donovanclarke3826]

Can we get another video for sub £3000

[@davidarthur]

On it! 👍

[@phoeNYkx]

It triggers me to see a bike without a pedal!!!

[@dheehwaannair4337]

why does he talk about the CAAD 13 2020?? Almost similar specs of most of the bikes that he talked about.

[@solitaryrefinement6787]

I don't think he's ever included a Cannondale in any of his comparisons. At under £2000, I can't believe the 2020 Cannondale SuperSix EVO 105 isn't on this list with full 105 (including the brakeset), a Hollowgram crank that only needs to have the arms swapped out to be full Hollowgram and Fulcrum wheels. Insanely great value on a proven platform with propriety carbon and a lifetime warranty.

[@AandA697]

Sloped top tubes on roadbikes is the ugliest thing since sliced bread🤮

[@bicisdeluis4330]

At this moment I believe that buy a rin brake Bike will be a waste

[@olo398]

check your noise gate or filtering, all i heard is your lips/when you take in air to talk, made the video very unbearable to watch. also had the audio vol change on the giant bike part. #randomytcomment

[@ballsdeepinglory3054]

What about the trek Domane SL4 ?