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rob
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: March 8, 2008
Strengths: Light weight, decent spec.Weaknesses: The Alex wheels.Bottom Line: Bought the bike to get back into shape.
It's been fantastic. Especially for the money.
Rides nice, handles well, not too stiff with the carbon fork and stays,
I did put a carbon seatpost on it and some Neuvation wheels. Made it a bit lighter, but then it started out under 20lbs.
Excellent bike for the money.
Favorite Ride: whatever
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At: Performance
Bike Setup: Stock except for the following added...
Neuvation M28 Aero2 wheels
Forte carbon seatpost
Aluminum derailleur pulleys
Conex chain.
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woodgab
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: May 11, 2005
Strengths: May sound trite, but steel is real. Fast. Shimano 105. Carbon front fork. A very well integrated package. Competed with $1300-1500 bikes well. No spokes broke for this (former) 220 pounder, despite internet rumors I read about.Weaknesses: Rear is a bit harsh at times. Have had to true wheels a few times. Stock seat is on the firm side. Carbon frame/stays/rear fork would definitely be more comfy.Bottom Line: Picked it up 7/04 as a leftover. Shopping for bikes at the time it seemed like all the manufacturers were doing something similar. Aluminum bikes had more carbon front forks, some had carbon rear forks and a smaller number were picking up carbon seat stays, too. All in reaction to their reputation for riding kind of rough. With the exception of the Specialized Roubaix, I still found aluminum too harsh. I'm coming from an old steel road/tour bike. I tried to be open and I fully recognized how carbon/aluminum were stronger, with less bottom bracket flex. They felt faster, at least than the Reynolds 631 bikes I tried. Along came the Reynolds 853 Roubaix Pro, priced $1350 in Boston. This steel is light, maybe a pound or two heavier than aluminum, but so much more compliant and less punishing. I won't go on about choice of frame metal beyond saying that, IMO, its trumped only by getting your size right. The Allez Comp used a similar (Columbus) alloy and felt maybe a bit better, but it was almost twice what I found I could get the Roubaix for, $1600. That just wasn't worth it for a top tube that was slightly better for me and the Shimano Ultegra group. I ended up having a cousin walk into the Phili, PA, Performance store to pay for the bike, which saved a longgg drive. Boston had no leftovers in the better paint scheme and I wasn't about to pay the 50% premium. Gimme a break.
1400 miles later, the 105 is spot on. What a value? I had immediately swapped into a 120mm stem that angled up 17 degrees. All the other guys in my 19-21.5mph group are on their hoods 80-90% of the time. I don't get how people are fitted for bikes like this. If I upgrade, it will probably be titanium, unless I can get used to carbon.
Favorite Ride: 03 Fuji Roubaix Pro
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At: Performance, PA
Similar Products Used: Tried: Specialized Allez Comp (st), Specialized Roubaix (Al), Bianchi Giro/Veloce w/campy (St), Fuji Newest (Al), Trek 2100/2200 (Al), Jamis Quest (ST).
Bike Setup: Swapped stem, as noted. Nothing else.
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stubacca
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: March 5, 2004
Strengths: Great components, excellent finish, Reynolds 853 frame has superb ride with plenty of stiffness for sprinting and climbing.Weaknesses: Wheelset not the best for a rider my size (210+ lb), but the saving over similarly equipped Reynolds bikes allows plenty of cash to buy a second set of wheels! Graphics are a bit over the top. I would have prefered a 1 1/4" headset instead of the 1".Bottom Line: Great value for a bike with complete 105 group and 853 tubing. Fantastic first road bike, offering comfortable geometry and a resonable weight.
Favorite Ride: Anywhere I can!
Price Paid:
$999.00
Purchased At: LBS (Bicycle Village
Similar Products Used: Test rode: LeMond Alpe d'Huez, Trek 1500, Specialized Allez Elite & Elite Cr-Mo, Cannondale R600 & R800.
Bike Setup: Stock components except for:
Saddle (added Brooks Team Professional);
Egg Beater S pedals;
Cateye Astrale 8 cyclocomputer; and
12-27 cassette (instead of standard 12-23).
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Ben
a Triathlete
from Date Reviewed: November 2, 2003
Strengths: Carbon Fiber Fork
105's-excellent
Wheels
priceWeaknesses: no pedalsBottom Line: It always seems like this bike could ride out from underyou. Its responsive and a great price for what you get. Its just a good bike.
Favorite Ride: 35 mile solo
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: trek 1500
Cannondale ST600- 26.2 lb tank
Bike Setup: F-19 aero bars
Shimmano Clipless Pedals
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jrm
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: August 23, 2003
Strengths: Ride: acceleration and stability, 853 tubing, carbon fiber fork, saddle, weight..nice package. Sizing is kinda odd.Weaknesses: The GRAPHICS and color coordination of the frame, tires,bar tape and fork are Fugly. The OE Ritchey Comp wheelset. Who uses a 53T big ring..i mean really..Bottom Line: Nice price for a bike with 105 components and columbus 853 tubing.
Favorite Ride: tom nay to list
Price Paid:
$999.00
Purchased At: performance
Similar Products Used: Specialized M2 pro, Giant TCR 1, kelly CX,
Bike Setup: swapped out OE wheelset for my 32H 3x CK OP wheelset with GP 3000's, OE post ofr my 0 offeset thomson seat post, OE 100 by 5 degree stem for 100mm by o degree stem and retaped the bar with black tape. stem.
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