BikeRadar Bargains: 5 of the hottest 2017 bike deals
Get 'em before they're gone!
2018 bikes are here and we’re terribly excited about them, but plenty of 2017 bikes are still available. So now’s the time to grab a bargain as the last stock gets cleared out.
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In some cases 2017 models differ only in their paintjob, or have slightly different specs to the current model. Elsewhere they might be the last of a model that’s getting replaced for 2018, but either way there are huge savings to be had.
For more great 2017 bike deals, check out Evans Cycles, Wiggle, Ribble Cycles and Tweeks Cycles.
2017 Giant Anthem 1 — was £3,448.99, now £2,069.39
The Anthem may not have quite the rowdy appeal of its bigger siblings, but it’s an alluring prospect when it’s kitted out with XT 1x components, decent Fox bouncy bits and carbon wheels, all for just over two grand.
110mm of rear travel is all you need, right? And unlike more explicitly race-focussed XC machines, the Anthem ships with a dropper as standard, so it’s entirely suitable for high-speed trail centre hijinks.
2017 Vitus Bikes Zenium SL Disc Superlight 105 — was £1,249.99, now £939.99
We love a sober, sensible machine at BikeRadar, and the Zenium SL Disc is certainly that.
We liked it very much when it first launched with cable discs, and these days you get proper hydraulics instead.
Add to that a decent set of wheels and Shimano’s ever-dependable 105, and you’ve got a recipe for a downright pleasant cycling experience.
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 27.5 — was £4,450, now £2,988
You can’t really go wrong with a Stumpjumper and as we all know, red bikes are faster.
This is one of the 27.5in versions of the bike, and while the spec isn’t exceptional, don’t forget that you’re getting a very tidy carbon frame with 150mm of travel.
The Expert build gets you a 150mm Pike RC up front, plus SRAM X1 gearing and Spesh’s own dropper.
2017 Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105 Disc — was £2,200, now £1,350
The 2018 Synapse is an all-new bike, but the previous version is still an all-time great in the world of endurance bikes.
If you can see past those lumpy (but very effective) RS505 brake levers, the 2017 Synapse Carbon 105 Disc is a whole lot of bike for the money, ready to put in some big miles in sublime comfort.
You’ll have to be quick though — only size 54 remains!
2017 Trek Madone 9.9 H2 — was £9,000, now £5,500
The modern Trek Madone is a frankly absurd machine, taking integrated aero-everything to new heights.
It comes with an absolutely eye-watering price tag at the upper end of the range, but with £3,500 knocked off this 2017 model, it doesn’t seem quite as unattainable.
This spec really is no-holds-barred, with Shimano’s top-end Dura-Ace Di2 groupset and Bontrager carbon clinchers.
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Matthew Loveridge (formerly Allen) is an experienced mechanic and an expert on bike tech who appreciates practical, beautifully-engineered things. Originally a roadie, he likes bikes and kit of every stripe, and he's tested a huge variety of both over the years for BikeRadar, Cycling Plus and others. For a long time Matthew's heart belonged to the Scott Addict, but he's currently enjoying Trek's lovely aluminium Emonda ALR and having a torrid affair with a Giant Trance e-MTB. At 174cm tall and 53kg, he looks like he should be better at cycling than he actually is, and he's ok with that.
