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MarkY
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: December 28, 2010
Strengths: Stiff, Light, responsive, acceleration that may give you whiplashWeaknesses: Shifter noise is amplified to an annoying levelBottom Line: I have several bikes from a vintage steel Diamant to a modern Felt Carbon and this Litespeed Ultimate out performs them all with its crisp acceleration and responsive handling. I have the wonderful sensation that every ounce of my energy is being converted to forward motion. At age 56, this becomes very important. I enjoy looking over my shoulder to see my 35 y/o son struggling to keep up. I have SRAM Force shifters which provide a substantial "Click" when shifting and the ti frame seems to magnify the sound but when you want other riders to know you're near, that could come in handy I guess.
Favorite Ride: SeaGull Century Salisbury Md
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At: eBay - Frame and com
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: SRAM Force Component Group. Easton EC90 Carbon Wheels.
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sjunker1311
a Recreational Rider
from U.S. Air Force AcademyDate Reviewed: February 6, 2003
Strengths: magical ride
rocket acceleration
beautiful frame
stiff as aluminum
go for itWeaknesses: not cheap
I hear about decals pealing, but have not experienced this.Bottom Line: what an amazing bicycle. I've ridden a very stiff aluminum frame for the past 10 years and needed a well deserved break. But as a big rider, 6'4" 198, I cannot afford to sacrifice ride comfort for perfomance. Litespeed ulitmate is the best of all worlds. Amazing, comfort ride and magical feel without sacrificiing the power and accelation. I do live in CO and need a bike that will climb and this climbs like a billy goat. Quick accelaration and unbeliveable handling. You will not be disappointed.
Favorite Ride: U.S. Air Force Academy, CO
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At: Gorham Bike & Ski
Similar Products Used: Cannondale R frames
Bike Setup: w/ ouzo pro, 3T stem & frame, dura ace triple, mavic ksyriums.
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Obeeguan
a Recreational Rider
from Monterrey, MexicoDate Reviewed: January 11, 2002
Strengths: Amazing ride quality
Stiff BB
Out of this world handling.
Acceleration
LooksWeaknesses: Price.
Just a little unsatble at low speed.Bottom Line: I bought this frame to replace my old specialized Allez M2 pro, because it was hurting my back. I couldn't be happier.
This bike is so smooth, it is simply a joy to ride over rough roads (the only type in this corner of the world). I don't know if it is because of the Ti, tube shaping, or the Carbon/Ti seatstay; but I just can't imagine a bike having a more supple ride than this.
This bike is fast and temperamental. The faster I ride it, the nicer it feels. This is not a bike for the faint hearted. The cornering is very sharp. I took me about an hour to get used to the handling manners, but after that, It's exhilerating. This is definitely not a bike for gentle touring.
The bike at low speed, feels just a little unstable because of the short chainstays. It is not a problem at all, nor does it bother me. As you gain speed, the bike seems to ride as if on rails. This applies to cornering too. The faster you turn, the nicer and more secure it feels. Riding with no hands on the handlebar is tricky.
The bike is as solid as a bike can get. I'm 6'1, 220 lbs, and have a nasty tendency to torque my bikes tremendously. The bottom bracket does not flex at all. Even my ultrastiff aluminum bike flexed more than this one. This is really amazing considering the level of comfort that this bike provides.
Perhaps the most amazing quality, is acceleration. This bike just takes off like a rocket. There is a very noticable differnce compared to my old bike. Eventhough this is not the lightest frame out there, the climbing is superb. I believe the great feel of the bike is responsable for this more than the weight.
Finally, this is one gorgeouse bike. The craftmanship is superb. Internet pictures look nice, but you really have to look at one up close to really apreciate it. I'm training for my first season as a racer. This bike has made it a lot more enjoyable. I can't recommend it enough.
Favorite Ride: Any where I don't get killed
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At: Local dealer
Similar Products Used: Specialized Allez M2 pro (replaced by the Ultimate)?
Bike Setup: Full Dura Ace. Mavic CXP 30 with DA hubs. Look pedals. Cinelli Groove stem. ITM handlebars. Campy re
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