Alternatively…

Alloyed passion

Designed in the UK, made in Italy, the Condor Italia RC Disc (£1,199.99 frameset) exploits its aluminium material to deliver a stiff, responsive yet decently light racer that doesn’t cost the earth.

Magical mystery

The Enigma Signature Excel Disc (£3,750 frameset) is made in Sussex using stiffer 6AL/4V titanium alloy (usually ti bikes are 3AL/2.5V). It boasts 32mm tyre clearance plus countless custom options.