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Ibex Bicycles Vantage 6500 04 2003 Road Bike

4.5/5 (2 Reviews)

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MSRP : $1550.00


Product Description

  • Double-Butted 6061 Aluminum Frame
  • BEV Carbon Fork
  • 27-speed Shimano Ultegra STI Drivetrain
  • TruVativ Elita Team Triple Alloy Crankset
  • 700c ALX-300 Paired Spoke Wheelset
  • Shimano Ultegra Alloy Sidepull Brakeset


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    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by George Harlan a Recreational Rider

    Date Reviewed: December 11, 2004

    Strengths:    Good value for the money.
    Knowledgeable staff.

    Weaknesses:    Can't ride the bike before you buy it.
    Documentation stinks.
    Swapping components via mail is a hassle.

    Bottom Line:   
    IBEX only sells over the internet which means you don't get to ride the bike before you buy it and returns could be a hassle. I'm generally happy with this bike, there's no doubt it's a great value. The components are well matched and suited to the frame. This frame is the "compact geometry" style which most of the manufacturers seem to be going to. I'm 6'1" and the "large" size frame feels small, but I'm getting used to it. I'm having trouble getting the handlebars high enough since the stock stem doesn't have enough adjustment (only flipping it over). IBEX traded me for an adjustable stem, which helps, but is quite a bit heavier. Assembly and adjustment was not trivial even for someone mechanically inclined. I had to move the front derailleur and fuss with it quite a bit before it would shift properly. There were metal caps on the end of the brake cables that would not allow brake adjustment, but a call to IBEX said they were not supposed to be there and I should remove them which I did and they work fine.

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    Favorite Ride:   Ohio Bike Paths

    Price Paid:    $1029.00

    Purchased At:   www.ibexbikes.com

    Similar Products Used:   Schwinn, Raleigh

    Bike Setup:   Stock, but swapped out stem for an adjustable one and seat for a slightly more padded one.

    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by asa22 a Recreational Rider

    Date Reviewed: October 11, 2004

    Strengths:    Full Ultegra
    customer service
    Price
    Did I mention Price, full Ultegra for $1000!

    Weaknesses:    None so far

    Bottom Line:   
    This is my first road bike. ANd based on my limited experience all I can say is that this bike is great! I was looking to get a descent bike to start cycling and/or training for tri's, but I didn't want to break the bank. I knew I wanted 105 or better components but I couldn't spend a fortune. Enter IBEX
    Full ultegra components; carbon fork; Richey handle bars, stem and seat post.
    I had a mobile bike shop assemble the bike and he was very impressed. His quoteafter putting the bike together: "It's not a Ferrari but it's an awefully nice Corvette."
    The bike looks great, feels great, has great components and is an unbeatable price. Ibex also has a warranty that is equal to all the big guys.
    Try finding a bike with these components for this price. I figure with the bike, shipping, and assembly I still saved about $500 over bikes with similar components

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    Price Paid:    $1069.00

    Purchased At:   Ibex.com

    Similar Products Used:   Looked at Bianchi Imola, Trek, Marin, Cannondale, Giant

    Bike Setup:   Stock


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