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sn69
a Triathlete
from Date Reviewed: March 14, 2002
Strengths: Geometry, welds, paint job (Spectrum Powder Works)--Dean has a winner here. The bike has great power transfer but it's quite comfortable and well-balanced. The Culebra is a bargain-priced, high-tech steel frame that easily matches high end ones costing 3 times as much.Weaknesses: None so far. I went with a 1 inch head tube, and in retrospect I probably should have gotten a 1 1/8 since the industry is driving in that direction.Bottom Line: This is my first road bike in many years of riding aluminum and beam tri-bikes. So far, I've been delighted. I've found the box geometry to be fun/easy to ride, and the wheelbase, BB and drop-outs make for great acceleration. The bike is well balanced and beautifully made. It's spints and climbs well and fits me nicely (I'm 6'2", 36 inch cycling inseam). I'll post again after I log more miles, but I think this is a superb bike for the money for those seeking steel. (Funny, isn't it, how steel is becoming a boutique material?!)
I got the '02 model, which is all Zona, as opposed to the '01, which was Zona and 853. Dean also offers the bike in Ultra Foco, which is sure to please the weight watchers out there. As is, my bike weighs about 19.5 pounds, including pedals and cages. Not bad for a "pedestrian" component spec.
Finally, the curved stays are simply elegant. The bike adds great aesthetics to all of its other qualities.
Favorite Ride: Anytime I can escape and get outside!
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At: on-line
Similar Products Used: Cannondale, Softride, Lemond, Specialized, Seven (steel)
Bike Setup: 58cm Culebra, CK headset, Ritchey WCS cockpit, Ultegra drivetrain, Ouza comp fork, DA/Open Pro wheel
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Art Cullen
a Recreational Rider
from Raleigh NCDate Reviewed: November 24, 2001
Strengths: Stiff AND comfortable. The newer steels are even more real. Dead on mix of tubing. They did some minor custom that really helped. I ordered OS ht and dt because I'm 6'2" and 185#.Weaknesses: Only the ones this rider has.Bottom Line: A true road bike with low bb and short wb. Responsive yet comfortable. An all day ride that give back.
Favorite Ride: NCBC Seasonal Rallies
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At: Dean Bikes Online
Similar Products Used: HHRacing Professional
Bike Setup: Profile BSC with carbon steerer. Ultegra 9s. King 11/8" hs. Mavic CXP's 28Fradial and 32R3xdb. Axia
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