Description QR's tri geometry including 78" seat tube angle, TIG welded with QR's custom-shaped, size-specific, #7005 aluminum tubeset, shaped tubeset designed for superior ride characteristics
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Bike Setup: Modifications: Serfas Dual Density saddle, Shimano Ultegra pedals (Look system); pending modification of wheelset (either Zipp or Xero) and brake levers (currently Dia-Compe).
Summary: Very nice bike for the money; great for first-time users of triathlon/TT bikes as opposed to road bikes. The Tiagra componentry perhaps not the best for racing, but overall not an obstacle. Suggest to replace the brake levers if possible, and to get a second wheelset (better for racing) as soon as possible.
Strengths: Good value for money; lighter and better-designed for triathlon than most other bikes at the price. Syntace aerobars are quite nice.
Weaknesses: Wheels aren't great - tolerable, but would do better to replace them. Dia-Compe brake levers could be sturdier.
Similar Products Used: Softride, Trek.
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Bike Setup: Standard except Panaracer Tires, and different rims.
Summary: Great bike for the money I've ridden other road bikes, but nothin compares to a Tri-bike. You can get them cheaper over the internet, but supporting your local bike shop is a must. I love what they did with the top tube and down tube.
Strengths: Light, fast, a real eye catcher.
Weaknesses: Wheels arn't the fastest, and the seat feels like some rocks I've sat on. (Get the Quintana Roo seat pad!)
Similar Products Used: Panasonic, Cannondale, Giant.
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Summary: OK bike for the money, but needs some upgrades:
- The wheels are not very good. Upgraded to Velomax. Any good wheelset will make a significant difference.
- The no-name brake calipers flex way too much IMHO. Upgraded with 105 calipers, which are much stiffer.
- Replaced hard oringinal saddle with Serfa. That's personal preference though.
- Since I needed a longer seatpost, I chose a Thompson Elite. Although being aluminum, the bike remains comfortbale.
- Since I had to change the stem, replaced the no-name stem with Ritchey Logic.
Strengths: Frame is very good and comfortable. Using 105 is a good choise, since it keeps the price low, and compare in quality to Ultegra (differences being negligeable weight and longevity).
Weaknesses: No-name components. The brake calipers flex much. Cheap wheelset.
Similar Products Used: Cervelo (costs $$$ and didn't feel any better).
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Bike Setup: 2001 Quintana Roo Kilo with spinergy Rev-X wheels.
Summary: I am a former collegiate swimmer and distance runner so triathlon was a logical step, but I lacked experience on the bike. I bought the Kilo this spring from a great shop in Indianapolis have no complaints. I upgraded to a pair of spinergy Rev-X wheels and have been droping time like crazy. I've been putting in some serious miles on the bike and even used it in a race across the state; not a single problem. The 2001 Kilo is beautiful and with the Rev-X wheels turns a lot of heads (more than far more expensive bikes). This is a great bike for almost any level triathlete. Buy it from a shop you trust and can go back to with questions, train hard and be ready to drop time.
Strengths: Good aerodyynamics. Decent weight. Great appearance. An amazing bike for the money.
Weaknesses: 105 components. Comes with a pretty average wheel set.
Similar Products Used: None
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