Price Paid:
$700.00
at The Spoke in MN Model Year:
2007 Favorite Ride:
Iron Man Loop (Madison, WI) Bike Setup:
Commuter (Fixed):
Cane Creek S-8 Threadless Headset
Ritchey Pro Stem
Profile Design Stoker 26" Bullhorns
Profile Design ACD Fork
Avid Shorty 6 Canti front brake
Sugino 170mm cranks w/ 48t sproket
Shimano Ultegra 68mm BB
Front Wheel: Campagnolo record hub/DT spokes+nipples/velocity deep V rim
Rear Wheel: White Eno hub/DT spokes+nipples/velocity deep v rim/Euro-Asia Imports 16t cog
Ultegra chain
Thompson seatpost
Fizik Arione Ti saddle
Racer:
Cane Creek S-8 threadless headset
Shimano 105 integrated shifters, crankset, cassette
Profile Design drops
Crankbrothers candy pedals
Fizik Gobi Saddle
Cane Creek Cyclocross wheelset Summary:
By far, this is the best frame I've come across for urban commuting and CX racing. At under 2.8 pounds, the scandium frame is super responsive and amazingly stiff. The flattened rear stays really do smooth out a lot of the bumps and unpleasantness encountered in a daily commute or a weekend race. This frame makes a killer racer as well as an urban crotch rocket. Strengths:
Weight- 2.8 pounds!! Better than some carbon CX frames out there :D
Handling- Moderate lateral stiffness when really hammering, very vertically compliant over the rough stuff. The high BB and 74 deg. rake lead to very responsive turning(read: almost twitchy).
Looks- The paint job is outstanding in quality and appearance, many compliments recieved. Not too many green frames on the market atm so it really stands out.
Build Quality- I am very impressed with the build quality. The welds are solid and fairly smooth. The "mud shedding" details are functional and very appreciated (no chainstay bridge, extra clearance in the stays, downtube cable routing). The headtube needed no facing and the BB shell was pristinely clean of paint/debris. Weaknesses:
Durability- I have experienced a few minor crashes during commuting and training, (mostly just tires sliding out when cornering too fast in loose soil), and already there is a large dent in the top-tube. Additionally, the fatigue limit of the rear stays give worry after a serious CX beating.
Warranty- Only 5 years, similar frames by fuji and giant are lifetime.
Flattened top tube- designed to be easier on the shoulders during carry-ups while in practice is just the same as any other bike.
Price- At $700-800 retail, this takes a big chunk out of any bike build budget.
Frameset- No longer available with the matching carbon fork, (which looked amazing).
Similar Products Used:
Surly Crosscheck frame
Giant TCX frame
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