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Dan
a Triathlete
from Date Reviewed: July 13, 2011
Strengths: Hill climbingWeaknesses: Heard this bikes frame will wear out over time. I will see. Mine has meny miles on it.Bottom Line: I purchased this bike on craigslist. The guy I bought it from loved the bike and was happy I lived close to him so he could see the bike around town. I am a fairly new bike rider and this bike is my third and I have dropped looking for bikes because this one is perfect for me. I can ride up any hill with ease. This was not the case with my other bikes. I had to walk them up on occasion. I ride close behind or faster then the much more experienced riders I ride with now. I feel stronger and have rekindled my passion for riding with this bike. It is fun again.
Favorite Ride: Panola mt
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At: Craigs list atl
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tbaker394
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: July 28, 2006
Strengths: This is a rocket, Little effort on the uphils, screams on the downhills. Great value for the money, I added a lot of higher end components, but finally got the bike that I wanted. The Green is outstanding. Love the color.Weaknesses: NABottom Line: This bike goes with little effort, this is my entry into the road game, I have been riding hills for many years. With this bike, the transition was nice and easy. Highly recommended
Favorite Ride: Johnson road
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Bike Setup: 58CM Dura-Ace Components, 7700 STI Flight deck, Easton EM/EC 90 Handle bars, stem, forks. Specialized Aratar Seat, Neuvation Aero wheeles, continental tires, Salsa Titaniun Skewers, 9 speed, Cane Creek Headset.
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Jon
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: June 13, 2006
Strengths: Frame is stiff, great parts group. The tires lasted 6 years!!! Love the paint.Weaknesses: Seat sucks.Bottom Line: A very good buy. Parts group are excellent. Very good climber. I dont rid it too much only for training. Trying to race XC mountain bike. Will hopefully race for the first time this weekend.
Favorite Ride: Allez Pro
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Friend
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Ultegra parts group, BBB seatpost, Stella Italia seat
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Scott Sheets
a Triathlete
from Frankfort, Illinois, USDate Reviewed: August 10, 2001
Strengths: light weight, aero frame, ultegra group, incredably responsiveWeaknesses: seat, what a rock!!!Bottom Line: Everyone was right. This bike is a rocket. I was 2 minutes faster on a hilly 17.5 mile course with a lower heart rate. This thing climbs almost by itself. I also found I fit a smaller frame than I anticipated. My Cannondale R600 was a 63cm (just a hair too big) and I fit the 58 cm frame on the M4 perfectly. I can't wait for my next duathlon in 2 weeks. Since I got an older model, I got a great deal. I would have been hapy even if I paid a lot more. I had to have a forward seatpost before to put me in a good TT position. Not with this bike. This is a good bike for someone interested in TT or multisport.
Favorite Ride: Old Plank Trail
Price Paid:
$1400.00
Purchased At: A Wheel Experience
Similar Products Used: Niskiki Riviera GT, Cannondale R600
Bike Setup: stock except for Profile aero bars
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Ray
a Recreational Rider
from Hanford, CADate Reviewed: December 18, 2000
Strengths: Good original components/contrary to most owners, I like the unique paint job with the black stem, handlebar, and Mavic Open Pro wheels/the M4 aluminum gives a responsive yet not harsh ride/the Ultegra components have worked perfectly for meWeaknesses: You have to overtighten the seat post clamp to stop the seat post from rotating (yes, even with an ungreased seat post/If you buy the correct size frame, it does not leave much seat post showing when your seat is at the proper height. This is odd to the eye and makes it a pain to put on your home work stand./You cannot buy this bike unless you have an extra $100.00 for a seat.Bottom Line: The bike rocks. I really like its responsive nature. When you sprint - you feel at though all your energy is getting to where it is supposed to - the rear wheel - not absorbed into the frame. The bike handles well and somehow does all of this without giving the rider the classic harsh aluminum ride. So, I recommend the bike without reservation. I will say this though, if you can afford it, take the Comp home. The frame is so nice - it deserves Dura Ace components. Buy this bike if you are a serious rider looking for a quality piece of gear at a fair price. Oh yeah - if you hate the green, its ok - they are yellow now.
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At: Lemoore Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: Cannondale CAAD 2 - harsh ride: brutal / Giant Carbon - a real string bean. You could see the bottom bracket flex in sprint.
Bike Setup: I have added a Body Comp seat, and Speedplay Titanium pedals. She is now sub 19 pounds with a small seat pack containing a tube and CO2 pump. I highly recommend the Speedplay pedals. They are pricey, but at 150 grams for the PAIR - you are not going to get any lighter.
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