…..It would probably also get used for my daily 14 mile flat commute, so I don't want a total tank. ….
This is quite an important point. Do you want to spend £1000 on bike that will be used for commuting (even if its free money ;-))?
All those nice new components getting dust, dirt and rainwater/puddle water in and leaving it locked up outside!
Maybe you get your get 531 frame set and build that up for commuting and then use the ride-2-work voucher for a fair-weather bike which you can use on summer tours and sunny weekends.
This is quite an important point. Do you want to spend £1000 on bike that will be used for commuting (even if its free money ;-))?
All those nice new components getting dust, dirt and rainwater/puddle water in and leaving it locked up outside!
Maybe you get your get 531 frame set and build that up for commuting and then use the ride-2-work voucher for a fair-weather bike which you can use on summer tours and sunny weekends.
Carbonz & Ultegra
Alu & Disks
Cinelli