Description The 595 is the evolution of the industry benchmark 585. Taking the highest grade VHM carbon fiber and forming brand new tubes and lugs, the 595 will elevate your performance to new levels. Proven at t...
Summary: I like this frame. I wouldn't say that I LOVE it yet. Maybe just need a little more time to get used to it.
I enjoy riding it everytime i get on it, but i could think of things i would change. Overall, the ride is stiff while taking the edge off of the majority of the road vibrations, but not doing much about the bigger stuff. It is a very fast frameset, and the geometry is aggressive which i like. decending is fast and very accurate as others have mentioned. that is one thing that has been a distinct advantage over my last bike. Out of the saddle sprinting is stiff, but i have had trouble finding the right set up that really makes me feel like i am delivering the power like my last bike did. clearly thor huschovd hasn't had any problems with this.
long rides are not a problem. I've done up to 6 hours and feel good at the end.
I think i would consider getting the 585 if I was to do it over again. I have found the e post to be somewhat of a hassle. I had "slippage" for a while that I finally figured out was due to the bolt lostening over the course of the ride and then my seat would be tilting up towards the sky. a little lock tite took care of that. but overall, i just don't know if the e post adds that much advantage for what you loose in versatility of moving posts easily.
The ride is smooth, but you do still feel the bumps. I think i was expecting a slightly smoother ride. But do not forget this bike is a race bike. it is stiff and that has its distinct advantages. Unfortunately my quads are powerful enough to put that stiffness to too much use.
Strengths: Smooth but stiff. But i have tested bikes that were smoother and still stiff.
Weaknesses: slightly harsh
the 585 is arguably plenty stiff for the lot of us, and lighter.
Similar Products Used: cervelo r3
willier izoard
555
felt f2
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Bike Setup: 595, SRAM red, Zipp 404's or Mavic Open pro on Dura Ace hubs, Vittoria CX, Selle saddle, FSA bars and stem.
Summary: I own a 58 R3 and on first impression the 57 595 looked like a gate compared to the compact fame of the Cervelo. The top tube had an odd bend and the big beafy bottom bracket of the R3 made the 595, look too flimsy. The bike had been set up by Joe at Davis Wheel Works CA with me just e-mailing the measurments to him. It was kitted out in SRAM force. Zipp 404's. Zipp bars. Selle Italia seat. All of which where new to me. Joe took one look at the sizes sent over and they matched his and he set it up as for him. I am 6'3" 85kg and it fitted perfectly. I had the bike for 6 days following the Tour of California. The first ride was 55miles over some good hills just outside of Palo Alto CA. Now I am a really big fan of Cervelo and have been life long fan of Pinarello but the Cervelo bikes inspired me enough to swap. I own a Soloist and R3 and both are superb bikes for very different reasons. So the 595 had a long, long way to go before I would be impressed. I also state that I am a recreational cyclist but I have done my share of etape, racing and training so I am reasonibly experienced on a bike. As mentioned it looked big (gate like) compared to a compact the graphics are much nicer than the cervelo with cool details graphics stating special this and that. The intergrated seat post really stood out and the LOOK name started just above the seat tube. The Zipp wheels where demo's with yellow stickers as the ToF guys which clashed a little with the white bike. Now the important bit. The bike did not feel big once getting under way and the balance at slow speeds was spot on. Once on the main highway excitment got the better of me and I headed off towards the center of Palo Alto at a blistering pace. The bike was supper stiff and just when I was looking for down to check my gears (new to SRAM remember) I hit a big hole which tested the carbon wheels to the extreme. Well I was really suprised as to how forgiving the ride was. Anything dumpy or dodgy just disapated through the frame and it stood true. My riding partner just could struggled to stay with me. OK great first hour. Now to the hills. Now I don't mind climbing but as the years have gone on I have started to slow down and be very cautious on decents. We headed up and the bike even though it was over geared took it in it's stride just like the R3 (the best climbing bike I have owned). The stiff frame gave every ounce of energy to pedalling. In truth it was these very steep sections that concerned me. The steeper it got the quicker the decent (some of you may love this I do not). The road conditions where mixed, fog half way, sunshine at the top with dry and wet surfaces on parts of the hill. At the top I turned the bike and pointed it down hill and put faith in the machine. The Zipp's took off at speed. Some of the corners where sharp and drop off hair pins which increased speed dramatically. The other thing to avoid was the dry fine sand in long sections along the edge of the road. If you hit these you where off. It handled each corner with a point and shoot attitude. The front oversized headset removed any chance of flex or chudder. There was also a strong wind which usually on a light bike can be off putting. Not with the 595. It floated down gained speed on each straight section and kept in control all the time. Suddenly, I could decend as I did years ago, no fear. No unexpected twitches and solid. Towards the end of the hill I had become used to the brakes being on the other side of the bars (UK to USA). Confidence grew and I took off over taking my riding partner for the first time in years and just wanting more speed. Top machine! On the way back to town we and some other guys started racing. Sprinting to beat each set of lights, fantastic turn of speed from little imput. For a first ride it took no getting used to. It just worked! 5 days later I new I wanted one. If like me you fear decents, get one. Or if you love decents and want a secret weapon to go fatser, get one!
Strengths: Stiff, comfortable, looks good, climbs, sprints, DECENDS! (in my case the rider does not decend well this bike helped me) I was always told Colnago are the best bikes for decending well I have ridden one and yes it was good but not to the point where it was like buying back years. Can not wait to get it to the Alps last few years have been dodgy due to my lack of balls when coming down the Col's now that will change.
Weaknesses: Intergrated seat post for travel bags.
Similar Products Used: Pinarello, Opera. (steel in terms of comfort)
R3 (in terms of stiffness to comfort and climbing)
Nothing like it for coming down the hills, GREAT!
Favorite Ride: Serra de Campos do Jordão - SP - Brasil
Bike Setup: Look 595 2008 ultra frameset
Campy record 2007 components
Campy Eurus wheelset
FSA Plasma handelbars
Selle Italia Carbon sadlle
Summary: This is the best bike i ever ride. Very light and responsive with grate ride position and comfort. I incrise my distances and averages to a new level....so i`m very happy
Strengths: Visual with integreted seat post, stiffness whithout decreases the level of comfort
Weaknesses: I´m still looking for !
Similar Products Used: Kestrel 200 SCI
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Bike Setup: campa chorus, campa eurus, selle italia SLC carbonio, deda corse, deda newton
Summary: switched from riding MTBs on the road ... so not much comparison possible, but very quick and responsive frame
Strengths: light, stiff, beautiful, lively
Weaknesses: integrated seatpost will limit resale opportunities ... seatpost got stuck !! had to remove it with hammer and screwdriver ...
sand it to a snuggly fit so that it just slides gently in the downtube
Bike Setup: Look 595 origin, Record 07, Campag bora ultra, Ritchey WCS carbon stem+deda electra handlebars, Fizik arione cx saddle, Look keo carbon ti pedals, conti comp tubs
Summary: Not just a beautiful bike to look at but a great one to ride. Integrated seatpost and a beefed up bottom bracket make for a stiff, responsive ride while the size and shape of the seat and down tubes take care of the rough stuff. Great forks that have no flex give a very direct feel back to the rider.
Strengths: -Build quality
-Integrated seatpost
-Large BB
-Stiff yet light
-Great to look at
Weaknesses: -NONE
Similar Products Used: -Giant TCR Alu
-Giant TCR Carbon
-Specialized Tarmac
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