This bike uses Columbus' XLR8R tubing, aluminum alloyed with zinc, magnesium, and zirconium, with a Columbus Carve carbon rear wishbone seatstay setup.Graphics are paint, not decals. Cable stops are riveted. 46-62cm, in 1cm increments, for the standard frame, and 48-62cm, in 1cm increments, for the sloping top tube version.
Strengths: extremely smooth, unbelieveably responsive. AND i'm the only one in this area that rides one,...everyone else is like everyone else,....TREK.
my 54 cm is SUPERLIGHT! right around 2.5lbs.
Weaknesses: what can i say, i can't say anything bad about my girl.
Bottom Line:
this frame is simply amazing. i sometimes want to buy a new bicycle,...and then i ride my orbea the next day,...and wonder why i would even consider another one.
carbon seat stay is just the right amount of vibration damping, i use a look hsc full carbon up front with carbon easton bars,...feels like i'm riding on air.
although smooth as silk, once i get out of the saddle and hammer,...crazy power transfer.
Similar Products Used: cannondale r2000. giant tcr. specialized m4.
Bike Setup: full ultegra (durable workhorse, not a racehorse) and still weighs in at 17lbs. w/pedals. easton bar, easton seatpost, look full carbon fork, mavic ksyrium ssc, san marco aspide. I LOVE THIS BIKE!
When I bought this bike I was told I would likely not see to many of them around, that it would be super exclusive. Not only have I not seen any, I have yet to come across any foru Read More »
