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If you want “up to date” and need a more relaxed road bike for the back, I'd give a Canyon Endurace a look.
The Carbon 7.0 disc and Al 7.0 disc are in budget. By the time you source a half decent frame, r7020 groupset & parts, the saving might not be that big.
https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/road-bikes/endurance-bikes/endurace/
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Hello there lovely people,
Due to prolapsed disc in my back, I have sold my road bike (a lovely Serotta that was listed here a while ago). I’m only riding my gravel bike now. I’ve transformed that into a more road friendly and I sort of feel comfortable on that.
Now, when my back finally fixes itself (hopefully not long now) I’ll be looking to get a new (but probably 2nd hand) road bike with disc brakes. I’m nowhere near a lightweight cyclist, so I’ll be looking at some nice steel or titanium frame (although will listen to carbon ideas too). I used to work in the cycling industry but that was over 5 years ago and it seems like I’m no longer “up to date” with all the gear.
So, with a budget of £2k ish, what could I be looking at? Ideally, I’d like a full package rather than basic wheels that will need upgrading. I don’t need any top tier group sets - Shimano 105 works perfect for me. Would it be better to buy all the bits separate and build the bike myself (as I’ve done with the Serotta)?
Thanks