Wanted - modern 54cm road bike

A friend is looking for his first decent road bike. Ideally carbon (though can maybe persuade him on steel), ideally disc brakes (but not essential). Beyond that fairly flexible - budget 300-1200ish (though ideally under 800).

Plenty of friends on this forum.
There's plenty going. Can't seem to give them away. Do some research.

https://www.cycleexchange.co.uk/collections/new-in/products/trek-emonda-alr-4-shimano-tiagra-54-2021

Better spec/carbon available on ebay for a bit less, going on what he's sent me so far. But will send him that site.

Top end of budget but priced very keenly and a great bike
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/382341/?offset=25#comment16906525

(That’s a 52 with no excess steerer)

Cannondale size up big and chimneys look shit

Suspect he'd want disc brakes if it was at upper end of budget. Plus suspect saddle to bar drop a bit too agressive.

I mainly suggest bikes i keep looking at myself in an attempt to remove temptation

I'm mainly shopping on his behalf as I definitely don't need any more bikes, so finding them for other people is a reasonable substitute.

I mainly browse threads for requests for bikes from people I don’t know for other people I don’t know as I too already have too many bikes myself. I will also do the due diligence to ensure they are not being recommended something inappropriate.

I have a Trek Emonda ALR Disc in purple flip 54cm - lovely looking thing.
105 hydro groupset
DT Swiss 1800 wheels
It's with my favourite bike mechanic (@SpokeShed), so in great shape mechanically.

I have a 2015 Dolan L'Etape full carbon fibre road bike. 54 cm or a Medium. Full Campagnolo Veloce groupset. Miche wheels and hubs. Compact double chainset. Rim brakes.

It's in lovely condition.

Now comes with a pair of Look pedals and an Elite bottle cage.

£295.

Based in Gloucestershire.

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