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Pygme
a Road Racer
from AnytownDate Reviewed: June 19, 2002
Strengths: *weight: small frame weighed in at 1045 grams!
*Stiff for sprinting yet still offers a comfortable ride.
*Plain white paint with black "Cinelli" stickers is a welcome sight in a sea of multicolored/over stickered bikes! (Think Colnago/Trek/Merckx)Weaknesses: *paint chips easy
*Does not have a replacable derailluer hanger.Bottom Line: I was wary about a compact frame, especially buying it mail order without "fitting" the bike.
The frame did not disapoint.
This is the first frame that I have ever felt some "oomph" out of when standing up to sprint. It almost feels as if a magnet is pulling you forward. The full carbon fork (Columbus Muscle) really smooths out the road, not to say that the frame is harsh.
It handles well and corners brilliantly. I have yet to strick a pedal even though I have a small size frame.
I rode a crit the other day and she carried me to a 1st place. The way this bike handled over the cracks in the pavement while in sharp turns was truly confidence inspiring. As soon as it broke contact with the ground, it grabbed back on and did not feel at all like it lost control.
The paint chips pretty easy.
I paid 1245 dollars US for this and it was delivered for a total of $1276. It was on sale at WCP.
I was dismayed that the frame did not come with a cable guide!!!
Favorite Ride: Inpendance Pass (CO)
Price Paid:
$1245.00
Purchased At: World Cycling Produc
Similar Products Used: Raligh R600
C'dale Caad3
C'dale Caad4
Bike Setup: Cinelli Starlight frame
Ksyrium SSC SL wheelset
CAMPY Record 10 group
Thompson Elite seatpost
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Tarantula
a Recreational Rider
from Santa Maria,CaDate Reviewed: May 31, 2002
Strengths: Acceleration. Climbing. Feels the road without beating me up.Weaknesses: Paint quality. Not bad, but there are already several chips.Bottom Line: Very stiff, power goes to forward motion. Light and responsive, especially on fast descents. The carbon fork and seat post dampen the jarring effects of very stiff aluminum.
Favorite Ride: Hills
Price Paid:
$1425.00
Purchased At: GVH/LBS
Similar Products Used: Cannondale CAAD3
Bike Setup: Dura Ace. Solida Magnum bars and stem. Mavic Open Pro. Easton CF Post.
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cinbau
a Road Racer
from AshevilleDate Reviewed: May 7, 2002
Strengths: Light, stiff, yet forgiving ride.Weaknesses: Paint chipping on dropouts. Trade off for keeping it so light.Bottom Line: I debated on going Titanium, but I am glad that I stuck with aluminium. Everyone says that it will beat you to death, but it is not so with this bike. I got the 2002 frame and it is a superlight bike. This thing loves to go up hill. The compact size allows for great handeling and sprinting. Just point and pedal.
Favorite Ride: Blue Ridge Parkway
Price Paid:
$1475.00
Purchased At: GVHbikes.com
Similar Products Used: DBR Podium
Bike Setup: Record/Chorus Mix, Spinergy Xaero, Itm The Stem, Easton carbon bars, Syncros carbon post.
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