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at Wissahickon Cycles Favorite Ride:
Moser Laser Scandium Bike Setup:
Ultegra 9 speed group with Short Reach brake levers, 165mm cranks 39/53, 12x25 cassette, Profile 40cm bars, Velomax Circuit Wheels, Michelin ProRace tires, Look pedals, SLR saddle, Thompson Elite seatpost, Chris King headset, Ritchey 80mm stem Summary:
For a small rider, this bike is far superior to most compact frames. The geometry is not as steep as some other bikes that I have ridden, and the shorter top tube (50cm) is rare on a 700c frame. It handles beautifully in corners and on descents. On a climb, it rockets up with hardly any effort to the pedals. I have been racing this bike for two years and I would purchase another without a second thought. Mine is a size 0, and at my meager height of 59", it feels like a custom frame. I recommend any sloping top tube Moser frame to smaller riders, especially women riders, looking for a high end racing bike. Strengths:
Climbing, comfort on long rides. This bike is stiff when you want it to be, but not jarring or harsh like many aluminum frames. Weaknesses:
It does appear that the frame is not as straight and true as a custom frame. Aligning the rear wheel in the dropouts so that it does not rub the chainstays can be tricky, to say the least. The Velomax Circuit wheels were heavier than the frame deserves. Similar Products Used:
Cannondale R600 compact
Independent Fabrication Planet Cross
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