Strengths: Light and responsive; it leaps when you you push! Climbing is a joy!
Weaknesses: I'm still looking for one.
Bottom Line:
No question, the finest bike I've owned. Largely due to the fact that it fits me perfectly, but excellent in all aspects otherwise as well. I got a great deal at the end of the season, but knowing what I do, would pay more again if I had to buy another Vortex.
Similar Products Used: Cannondale, Vitus, Klein, litespeed
Bike Setup: Full Dura Ace
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rrchea
a Recreational Rider
from houston texas
Date Reviewed: September 16, 2002
Strengths: light weight, lifetime,comfort
Weaknesses: cracks on decals
Bottom Line:
This bike is extremely comfortable but not by any means flexy. Great acceleration when sprinting. It is a stiff bike but is just dosen't feel fast to me. I rode my friend's Klein Quantum Race and it feels fast. So i bought a Pinarello Prince and I love the balance of stiffness and comfort. It feels fast but the stiffness does not beat you up. So, i used the vortex(more comfort)for trainning since i put more miles during trainning rides.
Similar Products Used: Quattro Assi,Trek 5500, Pinarello Prince,Klein Quautum Race.
Bike Setup: campy record 9spd. Dura ace cranks,cass,calipers,ritchey WCS bar,deda newton stem,rolf sestriere whe
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a Recreational Rider
from Minneapolis
Date Reviewed: August 6, 2002
Strengths: Incredible ride quality. Fit (for me) and build quality are top notch. Very light and will last a long, long time.
Weaknesses: Expensive - look on Ebay or wait for Colorado Cyclist's sales. Considering the longevity and quality, however, this is absolutely worth the price of admission. There is a little toe overlap with the front wheel. That's about it.
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Definitely the finest road bike I have ridden. No weaknesses.
Bike Setup: 555mm top tube, Campagnolo Record 10 speed, 53/13 x 13 -- 29, Look HSC fork, Bars, stems ITM millenium, chris king no thread headset, thomson elle seatpost, spynergy spox wheels, vittoria pro-team tyres, speedplay titanium pedals
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Submitted by
Bernie
a Road Racer
from Universal City, Texas
Weaknesses: Price puts it in the "Ultimate Dream Bike" category. Save up for it, it's worth it.
Bottom Line:
This bike IS the bottom line. As set up it weighs 16.9 lbs. and could possibly go lighter with a little tweaking of tires, etc. However, with the R1 wheels it is extremely comfy yet not mushy. Responsive? To think "sprint" is already to be doing it. Superb for long distance events and should last forever. Finish is bright brush. (Why add the weight of paint; it can't rust even in salt water!) The Vortex has made me a better rider. Would you let such a bike gather dust in your house? Save your dimes and get your dream bike. THIS IS IT!
