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Larry Meyer
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: June 19, 2011
Strengths: Comfort, handling, ride.Weaknesses: None.Bottom Line: I love this bike. I was riding a Specialized Roubaix, which I liked. But this bike rides like a demon, the descents are amazing, the stability on the road is terrific. Plus, this is a hand crafted beautiful machine.
Favorite Ride: San Diego back country
Price Paid:
$1900.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: I was riding a 2008 Specialized Robaiux.
Bike Setup: Dura Ace 9 speed, 12-27 cassette.
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Mel
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: August 18, 2010
Strengths: Plush ride,stability,out of saddle spints,long days in the saddleWeaknesses: A touch heavier than carbon fiber,but it has long out lasted any carbon bike I have ownedBottom Line: EASILY THE BEST BIKE BIKE I have ever owned, it excels in all aspects of cycling it sprints and descends particularly well. The 6/4 ti along w-the bikes geometry really make the bike go when you step on the gas. I also own a system six and a six13 which both climb and sprint well but the unwavering stability of the palmares are unbelievable!
Favorite Ride: denver to lookout mtn to morrison
Price Paid:
$6000.00
Purchased At: frame @mob dura ace
Similar Products Used: Cannondale six13, C-dale system six,specialized tarmac expert. torrelli corsa strada
Bike Setup: DURA ACE,W-CHRIS KING HEAD SET,THOMSON STEM AND POST EASTON EA 70BARS,MAVIC KYSRIUM ES
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sabulatodd
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: September 26, 2009
Strengths: This is the nicest bike I have ever owned. Fast, stable, sprints, climbs. I did over 8k on this bike this season and it still cleans up as nice as the day it was new. I've never owned carbon, and all the guys I ride with seem to show up with new bikes every other year- many due to frame warranties. I bought this bike to last as long as I care to ride her.Weaknesses: None. Best. Period. If you can find one of these used, you'd be wise to ditch that carbon crap and step up!Bottom Line: Bought this with full dura ace 9 setup. Mavic Open Pro rims. Sold a '04 Litespeed Firenze. Upgraded to the best from Litespeed for nothing.
Favorite Ride: 21 mile loop around Coralville Lake
Similar Products Used: '04 Firenze. '05 Tuscany (with S&S couplers- my travel bike)
Bike Setup: Dura Ace 9 speed. PD-7810 (dura ace) pedals. Mavic Open Pro rims. Michelin Pro 3 tires.
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DHPAUL
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: November 6, 2006
Strengths: Quality of construction, road feel, and overall comfort. The paint did get a chip but Litespeed sent me a free bottle of touch-up paint.Weaknesses: None whatsoever.Bottom Line: I came across a used Palmares in 2004. After reading the reviews here I sold my Merlin and bought the Palmares. As a large rider (6'2" and 240 lbs) i did flex the Merlin some and thought that the Palmares would provide the extra stiffness. I was right! The Palmares is a flat out incredible ride. No flex at the BB in or out of the saddle. Tracks absolutely perfect. I went on a 2 year assignment to Switzerland and brought it with me. Many of the towns I have ridden in have cobblestones and the mix of a carbon fork and seatpost and 6/4 Ti frame soaks them up. It is also nice to have a Ti bike in bad weather. Cleans up perfectly. Overall one of the finest bikes I have ever ridden. It is a shame Litespeed discontinued. Heard it was very expensive to make with all of the various shaped tubes. Regardless, this bike will be in my stable for a long time. Thank you Litespeed!
Favorite Ride: Any sunny day in Zurich
Purchased At: eBay
Similar Products Used: Merlin XLC, Merlin Extralight
Bike Setup: Full Campy Record 10 speed, Mavic Ksyrium SLs with Conti 4000s. Eastom carbon post and Reynolds Ouzo pro fork.
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akarilo
a Recreational Rider
from Tulsa, OK, USADate Reviewed: February 21, 2003
Strengths: Very solid feel, very comfortable. Masterpiece construction.
I've wanted a Litespeed forever but was concerned about the flex of Ti. I am 6'3, 215, and like to climb. I knew it would take an Ultimate or Palmares to provide enough lateral stiffness to satisfy. I came from the stiffest bike on the planet (`94 3.0 Cannondale 63cm), ouch!
Needless to say, the Palmares was everything I hoped it would be. It corners amazingly, it's plenty stiff when out of the saddle, yet very compliant when seated. As stated earlier, I've wanted a Litespeed forever, and beleive me, it didn't dissapoint.Weaknesses: With 300mi on the ODO, I have yet to find any weaknesses. Honestly I don't anticipate any either.Bottom Line: This bicycle rocks.
Favorite Ride: Litespeed Palmares
Price Paid:
$3200.00
Purchased At: River City Bikes, Ch
Similar Products Used: Cannondale 3.0, (although not really that similar huh)!
Bike Setup: 2000 61cm Palmares, Campy Chorus 10, Mavic Ksyrium Elite.
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