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starker white
a Triathlete
from new york, nyDate Reviewed: May 16, 2003
Strengths: TITANIUM FRAME IS WONDERFUL STUFF AND AN EYECATCHER. ALWAYS CLEANS UP EASY AND NICE AFTER ROAD DIRT, SALT ,SAND AND MUD.Weaknesses: ON SHARP TURNS THE FRONT CENTER PULL BRAKE CABLE CATCHES ON THE TWO DERAILER CABLE STAYS MOUNTED ON THE FRONT HEADSET TUBE, WHICH CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS. I HAD TO CUSTOM MOUNT BARREL STAYS INLINE ON BOTH DERAILER CABLES AND REMOVE THE ADJUSTERS MOUNTED ON THE HEADSET TUBE. THIS GAVE A LITTLE MORE CLEARANCE FOR SHARP TURNING. THIS DESIGN FLAW SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY AIRBORNE. EVERYTHING ELSE IS FANTASTIC!Bottom Line: GREAT BANG FOR THE BUCK COMPARED TO LIGHTSPEED.
LOVE THE TOURING FEATURES
ALWAYS WANTED AN ALL IN ONE ROAD BIKE, TOURING BIKE
Favorite Ride: Airborne Carpe Diem
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At: Bicycle Doctor, Bloo
Bike Setup: ULTEGRA GROUP/KIT
CO-MOTION FORK
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marco hollander
a Road Racer
from des moines, iowa, usaDate Reviewed: November 19, 2002
Strengths: Nimble.
Quick.
Stiff.
Forgiving.Weaknesses: Airborne 'albatross' is worth it, thoughBottom Line: Whoa - what can I say, but the big 'A' makes my day!
I hate to come off like a poetic doorknob, however, classy rides like this don't go out the door for only $399 for the frame! (Okay - its a y2K model)
My lbs buddies made a sh*tlode of fun of me for even thinking about racing on one of these C-D's, however, I proved them wrong.
Once p mped out with Ritchey CX cranks, XTR rapid rise, Dura Ace STI & Heliums - it weighs in @ 20# and rides like a dream!
Rocketing through the straightaways, carving the corners and super smooth on the dismounts - carry - remounts makes it worth it all.
Favorite Ride: Long Live Long Rides
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At: airborne website
Similar Products Used: Surly Crosscheck - a tank.
Bike Setup: ITM Millennium Bar/Stem
Cane Creek Aheadset
Ritchey fork
Dura Ace STI
Ultegra FDer
XTR Rapid Rise Rder
Mavic Heliums
Am. Classic Seatpost
Bontrager old-school seat
Time ATAC pedals
Ritchey Cx Crankset
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stephenson
a Commuter
from Houston, TexasDate Reviewed: January 22, 2002
Strengths: The titanium frame provides a smooth ride that sucks up most of the vibrations and jarring of bad roads (a must in Houston!). The light weight (20# w/o my commuter gear) is gravy. The Airborne website gives an incredible range of custom options and parts, so I was able to get what I wanted from the start instead of having to swap things out at the bike shop.Weaknesses: Turnaround time for replacement parts - namely spokes, a new rim, and Airborne logo handlebar tape - has been my only complaint. My background is in mountain biking, so I tend to ride the Carpe Diem like a mountain bike. Except for the wheelset, it has performed admirably. I discovered the Velomax circuit wheelset to be virtually bomb-proof. Virtually is the key word here. Mine have shrugged off several nasty incidents, but eventually fate caught up to me in the form of a bent rim and several bent/broken spokes. This I'm not companing about - it happens. My complaint is that I was out of commision for a month while waiting for parts. My advice would be to select a wheelset that doesn't require custom spokes if you can't afford the down time, or puchase a second wheelset as a spare!Bottom Line: 4 Months and over 1,000 miles after the purchase, I still look forward to the next ride. This bike has performed far better than its rider through a daily commute and training and charity rides. I needed a bike I could load up for my daily commute and strip down for a fast ride - Airborne delivered with the Carpe Diem.
Favorite Ride: The next one
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At: Planetary Cycles - H
Similar Products Used: Test rode a number of road frames; liked the weight of the aluminum bikes but did not like the ultra-rough ride (Houston has some pretty rough roads). Ti was a great compromise. After checking out a
Bike Setup: Ultegra components (Dura-Ace chain); Crosslight Kinesis Fork; Velomax Circuit wheelset; Continental
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Submitted by
tmbrfrmr
a Recreational Rider
from Floyd, VADate Reviewed: December 21, 2001
Strengths: The bike handles like a dream. I liked the component options and used all Ultegra, Avid brakes, and a Woundup carbon fiber fork. I have had no problems of any kind. I did a lot of measuring using several systems to ensure a good fit. Critical for buying online.Weaknesses: So far I have no complaints about the product or the service from Airbourne. I would highly recommend this bike or company to anyone.Bottom Line: I bought this bike after looking at and riding Waterfords and Lemonds. I have put about 500 miles on it. I haven't ridden lots of bikes but it outhandles anything I've ever been on.
Favorite Ride: Local rides combining dirt roads and pavement
Price Paid:
$2250.00
Purchased At: Online
Similar Products Used: Waterford, Lemond Poprad
Bike Setup: Ultegra, Avid brakes, Mavic wheels, WoundUp carbon fiber forks
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Larry Little
a Recreational Rider
from Port Angeles WA USADate Reviewed: August 20, 2001
Strengths: Design workmanship cost and customer serviceWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Second Airborne frame. Bought a Zeppline earlier this year and have been very happy with all aspects of the bike. Great bang for the buck.
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At: Internet
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Ultegra, triple,
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