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vbary
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: June 30, 2008
Strengths: Quick, responsive, reliable. Also nice looking.Weaknesses: Had to get the rear wheel relaced with heavier spokes because I kept breaking them on steep hill climgs. Don't care much for the stock saddle.Bottom Line: Bought mine used on e-Bay in 2005 and have been very pleased with just about everything about it. The frame is stiff, but the fork doesn't punish my elbows. It accelerated rapidly, turns in quickly, and I feel confident on it. Mine was ordered pretty much stock by the original owner other than for LOOk pedals.
Price Paid:
$680.00
Purchased At: e-bay
Bike Setup: Stock 12-25 cog 9 speed with Shimano 105 components. I have no complaints (as others seem to have) with the stock Mavic rims - but then again, I'm not racing the bike. They stay in true very nicely.
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tdavis13
a Triathlete
from Date Reviewed: July 18, 2006
Strengths: durable, smooth ride, fastBottom Line: I love this bike. I am 6'1" over 210 lbs and this bike was extremely comfortable and smooth. THe gear system was always responsive and fast.
Favorite Ride: Back roads in West St. Louis County
Price Paid:
$1900.00
Purchased At: online
Bike Setup: aero bars, a few upgrades, CatEye computer
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Patrick
a Triathlete
from Hailey, IDDate Reviewed: March 17, 2003
Strengths: Groupo (Full Ultegra)
Power transfer of the stiff bbWeaknesses: Frame too stiff for very long rides (100+ miles)
WheelsBottom Line: This bike is a good bargain considering that you can get the full Ultegra groupo for the price of a bike that would normally come equiped with 105. The frame is very stiff (sometimes a little too stiff if you ask me) and the handling very precise. One of the best deals out there for an alum. bike.
Favorite Ride: Galena Summit, Sun Valley, ID
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: USED
Similar Products Used: Cannondale 2.8, Trek 2200, Eclipse
Bike Setup: Ultegra with Mavic CXP23 training wheels.
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Nick
a Recreational Rider
from Hampshire, UKDate Reviewed: September 12, 2002
Strengths: Fast but compiant ride.Weaknesses: No weaknesses, I just love it.Bottom Line: I bought this bike mail order which is something I never do but couldn't resist the deal. The bike retailed at £1500 when Specialized first brought it out so to get £600 off the MRP, well, it'd be rude not to buy it. This is the fastest thing I've ever ridden. It flatters you if you're not fit and rewards you when you are. I've taken this over the Pennines and through Snowdonia (both mountainous routes) and it performs brilliantly. It's smooth and stable on the descents but stiff and agile on the climbs. Also, it looks the business and gets you noticed. I used to ride a Giant CFR2, very comfortable for long rides but none of the agility and speed of the Specialized. A great bike.
Favorite Ride: Leith Hill
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At: JE James
Similar Products Used: Giant CFR2
Bike Setup: As stock - Ultegra and Ritchey components. But Look pedals added and a pair of Rolf Vectra Comps (to
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Hatch
a Recreational Rider
from Charlottesville, VADate Reviewed: April 27, 2002
Strengths: Stiff, stiff, stiff. You can feel the efficiency. Love the fork too and the shimano ultegra is a great package.Weaknesses: Thought the Body Geometry saddle was quite uncomfortable.Bottom Line: Love this bike, everything has been perfect since I put it together right out of the box.
Favorite Ride: From Charlottesville to Orange County
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At: Pro Dealed as an emp
Similar Products Used: Cannondale R1000 (1997?)
Bike Setup: Stock everything except Terry SuperFly saddle and Look Peddles. Ultegra everything, mavic rims.
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