You could buy a planet x or something and get on with it fine. Just never ride anyones more expensive carbon racer as you will very quickly realise the failings of yours.
A £1000 carbon racer:
Good parts where the name is recognisable and visible (rear mech/chainset)
Generally cheap and heavy finishing kit (case in point Planet X)
Overly heavy and bulky frame which does not respond or feel like something that has had focused development involved.
Carbon frames are not cheap, there is a lot of work involved in creating a compliant and comfortable ride. £400rrp for a frame and fork is not going to offer you something to write home about. Depends on how much you value comfort and actual 'feel'. It is a combination of many parts that make a good bike, all of the bikes mentioned above are lacking in some areas.
As i say really depends what you want from the bike/how tight your budget is but if you have the extra money i urge you to spend it.
You could buy a planet x or something and get on with it fine. Just never ride anyones more expensive carbon racer as you will very quickly realise the failings of yours.
A £1000 carbon racer:
Good parts where the name is recognisable and visible (rear mech/chainset)
Generally cheap and heavy finishing kit (case in point Planet X)
Overly heavy and bulky frame which does not respond or feel like something that has had focused development involved.
Carbon frames are not cheap, there is a lot of work involved in creating a compliant and comfortable ride. £400rrp for a frame and fork is not going to offer you something to write home about. Depends on how much you value comfort and actual 'feel'. It is a combination of many parts that make a good bike, all of the bikes mentioned above are lacking in some areas.
As i say really depends what you want from the bike/how tight your budget is but if you have the extra money i urge you to spend it.