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TigerOne
a Recreational Rider
from sumterDate Reviewed: April 1, 2002
Strengths: Ride quality and Ultegra gruppo reliability.Weaknesses: Mine- I'm replacing my two Cannondale Mtn bikes with a Litespeed!Bottom Line: I was in the same boat as the previous review--not planning on buying at the moment but couldn't pass up the great deal at Colorado Cyclist. Mainly riding a Trek 1500 Aluminum for 12 years - BIG difference in these two bikes. I honestly had to look to make sure I didn't have low air pressure when I'd hit bumps...the TI does that good of a job of soaking up the bumps and no flexing with my 190 lbs mashing the cranks! Hills melt away under this bike and the comfort on long rides is outstanding - I was a little concerned about the short chainstays making the ride harsh but they don't, it just helps it accelerate like a rocket while still soaking up the vibration and bumps. I know if I ever get another road bike it'll be a Litespeed - great bike for road racer or the average rec rider.
Favorite Ride: Bridge-to-Bridge Century in NC
Price Paid:
$2600.00
Purchased At: Colorado Cyclist
Similar Products Used: Trek Aluminum & OCLV, Cannondale CAAD3.
Bike Setup: See previous writeup - Ultegra w/ Mavic Cosmos
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texbaz
a Recreational Rider
from Waxahachie, Tx, USADate Reviewed: November 12, 2001
Strengths: Ti, What can yo say 0 maintenanceWeaknesses: I can't think of any!!!!Bottom Line: This is one of those End of the year specials from Colorado Cyclist. I really wasn't even thinking about a new ride, my '97 Klein Quantum race 8sp was doing just fine but then, one those darn CC catalogs shows up at the house and well the rest is history.
The Bike has been Great!! a few minor issues with the wheels rim tape,and some of the components needed adjusting right away but that's what I exspected.
The bike came with their package components which, were not that bad a choice, 3TTT Forgie stem and bar,American Classic seat post, selle gel flite saddle,Mavic cosmos wheels,2001 Ultegra Flight Deck ready,Reynolds Ouzo comp fork and Michelin tires
I have put about 1600 miles on it since july 01/01 and it has been just great ride
I really must admit it rides really no better than my Klein but I always felt that the klein was just to delicate for everyday use and I like the fact that TI is pretty much maintenace free. I was told not to buy this bike because it was primarily a Crit bike because of the Geometry but I have had it on 2 century's and loads of 100k's and it is just fine for this 185lb rider. I did have the head badge fall off on one of my rides ( it was just glued on) thank goodness none of my co-riders had noticed so I picked it up (like picking up your ego) and glued it back on and it aint comming off!
The bike handles great, very precise, on many steep decents Ive gotten this bike up to about 40+ and it tracks right on line,without a hint of vibration or pulling.
I like the bike alot, probably overkill for this rec rider but ya gotta love it..
Favorite Ride: Any ride, I can make home in one piece.
Price Paid:
$2600.00
Purchased At: Colorado Cyclist
Similar Products Used: klein Quabtum Race
Bike Setup: 3TTT Forgie stem and bar,American Classic seat post, selle gel flite saddle,Mavic cosmos wheels,2001
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Ross
a Recreational Rider
from Oceanside, CA, USADate Reviewed: August 25, 2001
Strengths: Stiffness, durability, handling and smoothness.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: I bought this frame on closeout from Supergo for $1,500.00 which brought the total price to $3,600.00 with the Litespeed Campy Record build kit. The wheels were upgraded as soon as Spinergy came out with the Campy hubs on the Xaeros. Without the price break on the frame I would have over $5,000.00 in this bike. In hindsight, I would still have bought it for that price.
This bike is extremely stiff for sprinting but the titanium w/the Spinergy Xaero wheels really soak up most of the road vibration. No bottom bracket flex. Handles well with quick steering and very stable for descents. Perfect all around bike for anything from a quick 30 miler to a double century (STP). Unless I total this bike, I may never need another since it is better than I will ever be.
I would recommend this bike for anybody that wants the best bike out there. It does everything well and will last forever.
Favorite Ride: Palomar Mt
Price Paid:
$3600.00
Purchased At: Supergo
Similar Products Used: Litespeed Blade, Cannondale R1000, Eddy Merckx EX Pro Titanium (built by Litespeed)
Bike Setup: 2000 Campy Record, Spinergy Xaero wheelset, Veloflex Pave tires, Chris King HS, Reynolds Ouzo Pro carbon/carbon fork, Litespeed Ti seatpost, Speedplay X2, ITM bars, 3T stem, and Selle Italia SLR saddle.
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John Michaels
a Recreational Rider
from MinneapolisDate Reviewed: August 22, 2001
Strengths: Stiff bottom bracket, no flex. Smooth and very responsive ride. Fast and climbs incredible. Cannot say enough good about this machine.Weaknesses: None I have discovered.Bottom Line: Ordred a custom frame (61cm w 56 top tube) to replace my 95 Ultimate. Incredible improvement.
Favorite Ride: East side St. Paul/Stillwater Hills
Price Paid:
$5000.00
Purchased At: Colorado Cyclist
Similar Products Used: 95 Ultimate, 99 Cdale R2000, 99GT Force.
Bike Setup: Dura Ace, Ksyrium wheels, King headset, TTT Forgie stem with TTT220 bars, Time pedals.
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Steve
a Triathlete
from Chattanooga, TNDate Reviewed: July 26, 2001
Strengths: Great ride, climbs great and fast acceleration on the flats. This bike does it all.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: The absolute best bike I've ever owned. Well worth the money and the bike will give you years of enjoyable riding. I can't help to smile everytime I ride this bike.
Favorite Ride: Bend and Outside Looo
Price Paid:
$4800.00
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Ultimate, Campy Record.
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