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Eric
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: November 12, 2003
Strengths: Excellent ride - stiff yet compliant. Solid component set.Weaknesses: Paint job. Why can't they line the decals up properly?Bottom Line: First - this is the 2001 model year. Since cranks/wheels/etc have changed (and the frames are now built in China instead of US), this review is not necessarily applicable to newer models. Having ridden steel and aluminum bikes in the past, this aluminum/carbon fiber composite bike seems to incorporate the best of both worlds. The frame is quite stiff and light, corners and climbs excellently, yet absorbs vibrations and road shocks incredibly well. The component set (solid 105 with TTT bars/stem, Mavic 221 rims) works well enough, minus shifting complaints when under significant torque loads. Also, the "micro-adjust seatpost" is poorly designed unless one enjoys destroying seat rails.
For the list price of $1800, this bike is expensive for being equipped with a 105 component set. However, I think the excellent ride justifies the price. Since you can find this bike at significant discounts, my value rating is relevant to the price I paid ($650), not the MSRP.
Favorite Ride: GMR
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At: STP
Similar Products Used: A wide variety of aluminum and steel frame bikes with varying component sets.
Bike Setup: Stock setup w/ seat & seatpost change.
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cdadfly
a Recreational Rider
from Portsmouth, va, usaDate Reviewed: February 17, 2003
Strengths: Frame and fork. If your not riding on glass you'll want it.Weaknesses: Can't control the weather! but I don't think a pinnerello could either.Bottom Line: Amazing bike! Very comfortable and stable bike. Carbon fork and seat stays take out all the harsh effects of any surface.
Favorite Ride: C.A.T.S. Suffolk VA
Price Paid:
$1650.00
Purchased At: Port Norfolk Bikes
Similar Products Used: Centurion dlx.
Bike Setup: Stock with a Cateye Astrale computer
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Michael
a Recreational Rider
from PhiladelphiaDate Reviewed: September 20, 2002
Strengths: Light, compact frame. Carbon fork and rear triangle make for a smooth ride. Awesome value.Weaknesses: Can't for the life of me get the chain to stop rubbing the FD while in 2-7 thru 2-9.Bottom Line: I purchased this bike to help my training for mountain bike racing. Also, the bike shop swapped out the 105 components to Ultegra. The bike itself is just a great value as it competes nicely with bikes 2 to 3 times the cost. Very smooth ride.
Similar Products Used: Trek 5200
Bike Setup: Stock except for the Ultegra drivetrain.
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Ed Young
a Recreational Rider
from Denver,CO USADate Reviewed: February 10, 2002
Strengths: Well made, comfortable frame. Triple front chain rings.Weaknesses: Not a super lightweightBottom Line: Nice ride. The carbon stays take the shock nicely. At 20.5 lbs it's not a super lightweight but fine for the price. I think the frame is worthy of upgrading components around it and I may upgrade the wheels from Mavic CXP21 to Cosmos or something similar
Favorite Ride: Bear Creek Trail to Red Rocks
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: Specialized Cirrus Triple
Bike Setup: 105 throughout, Mavic CXP21 wheels, Forgi stem, Cane Creek headset.
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