Submitted by
Charles Bennett
a Recreational Rider
from Anchorage, Alaska
Date Reviewed: August 6, 2003
Strengths: Climbing ability. This bike jets up any climb! Also, shifting and stiffness on bike is superb.
Weaknesses: The saddle this came with sucked and so did the headset. Not sure if they were stock or if bike shop swapped out. Upgraded both. Also, not too impressed with the brakepads so far.
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Wow! Saw this beauty in the cycle shop while visiting on a whim. I was just about to decide between a Cannondale 2000, a Raleigh 700 Comp, and a Trek 5200. The paint job alone on this bike convinced me immediately! I've already been on several rides since owning this bike and have to say I am proud to have made the right choice. The frame is responsive and light, the comps are ultegra so you know they work flawlessly, and the wheelset works perfectly.
Bike Setup: Rolf comps, full Ultegra, upgraded to a Selle saddle
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Submitted by
wiz465
a Road Racer
from Yukon, Oklahoma
Date Reviewed: February 18, 2003
Strengths: Looks, Paint, Responsiveness & One of a kind on any ride.
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
I bought this 2001 Chambery because of it's looks but have since been impressed with it's ride. Have recently been looking for a carbon bike, but after testing several, none can compare.
Similar Products Used: Trek 5200, I.C.E. Hammer, Specialized M4
Bike Setup: Ultegra stock But upgraded most parts to dura ace for style points. 4000+ miles on the Rolf Comps, still true.
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Submitted by
Clayton Bryant
a Road Racer
from Duncanville, TX, USA
Date Reviewed: February 21, 2002
Strengths: paint, components, and seat.
Weaknesses: expensive long stem tubes for Rolf Vector Comps...Lemond frame is not designed for all bodies
Bottom Line:
I have had absolutely no problems with the bike in the 5 months that I have had it. I have put 2000 miles on the Vectors, and they are still as true as the Bible. This bike seemed to be the best value in it's price range.
Similar Products Used: tested all bikes in price range, the Giant was the most comfortable...but also the most dorky
Bike Setup: stock
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Submitted by
Eric Bowen
a Road Racer
from Chino Hills, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: August 3, 2001
Strengths: Quality of ride, paint, and value.
Weaknesses: For some riders, the Rolf Vector Comp wheels.
Bottom Line:
When framebuilders started using aluminum tubing, I imagine that this bike is what they had in mind. I have owned three other steel bikes, and this one is every bit as comfortable. Truly amazing. I had resisted aluminum for years, but once I rode this baby I knew it was all over. I had to have this bike. Don't let anybody fool you into thinking a bike can't be stiff and forgiving at the same time. This bike is. You might need to change the wheels. I will be posting a review of the Rolf Vector Comps in the near future. They are not bad, but might have limited use depending on the type of riding/racing you do most often. The paint on this bike is beautiful, and because of the oversized aluminum tubes, quite easy to keep clean. The Lemond is far more distinctive than any other production bike in this price range, especially if you can get a deal like I did. Five stars all the way.
Weaknesses: I have had a little trouble with the rolf comps loosing spoke tension. I'm a 200lb rider so maybee that makes a difference, but the factory rep said it shouldn't have happened, I got them back today after retensioning both wheels, well see.
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This is my first serious road bike, I have not owned a mid priced road bike but I think I got my moneys worth. I enjoy the responsiveness of the bike, handling corners is no problem at all either. I bought the triple but haven't had the opportunity to test it on any reasonable hill but I think shell do ok. If anyone is going to buy one I would watch the rolf wheels closely, maybee my spoke tension problem is one of a kind, well see. I would not let the wheels discourage anyone from buying the bike though.
I have what I believe is a 1999 Carbon Fiber (OCLV) Chambery and am looking for a geometry page on it. I'm wondering what the fork rake is as well (without removing the fork to fin Read More »
