Scott Cyclocross Team

Price Paid:  $950.00 at Bingham Cyclery Prov

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Alpine Loop

Bike Setup:
Shimano 105, Ultegra rear derailier, look quartz pedals.

Summary:
I bought this bike on clearance (loved the deal) and dollar for dollar I couldn't have asked for a better bike. I bought it in January and trained all spring on road. I then set it up with a rack and road it from Canada to Mexico in May with my family. I had zero problems the entire way. Seriously zero, touring with gear 1800+ miles. It was amazing. I have over 3500 miles on it now and still no problems. I am now racing cross on it and it is still preforming great. Amazing bike.

Strengths:
Good price, durable, good looking. What more can you ask?

Weaknesses:
You can always ask to go lighter but at this price there is nothing wrong in my book. Amazing bike.

Similar Products Used:
Trek XO-1

Price Paid:  $1700.00 at Leawood Bicycles, Ka

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Lakeside trails

Bike Setup:
Stock

Summary:
Love this bike! It's actually an '08, but review doesn't have that option. Puts the joy back in riding. I have the exact same components on my '09 Cannondale Cadd9 roadbike, but this bike beats it for smoothness and overall feel (I'm thinking about throwing my road tires on it for crits). Looking to buy into cycle cross??? Skip the cheapies and the top-of-the-lines ~ get this respected bike for top performance at a good price.

Strengths:
The frame is strong and tight, yet swallows up bumps. 200+ rider can pound without power loss standing. Great Ultegra/105 components group! You don't need Dura-Ace for crossbike, unless you are a brat. Looks all business, too.

Weaknesses:
Brakes. You gotta squeeze real hard if you need to avoid the baby stroller lady on the bike path. Upgrade time.

Similar Products Used:
Cannondale Cadd9, Schwinn Tempo, Schwinn SuperSport, Specialized Stumpjumper and numerous cheapy mountain bikes.

Price Paid:  $1700.00 at Granite City Cycling

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
every ride

Bike Setup:
I rode a Medium frame: aluminum with carbon fork; Ultegra 10 speed rear and 105 front derailleurs; shorty cantilever brakes; Mavic Aksium wheelset

Summary:
Sweet ride for winter training and next fall's cyclocross season.Bulletproof frame, quality components, and a great fit. The carbon fork smoothed out the washboard dirt roads, and the Ultegra/105 drive train shifted silky smooth despite mud and 20 degree temps.

Strengths:
Great looking frame/paint; comfortable but quick aluminum frame; 10 speed Ultegra rear/105 front drive train.

Weaknesses:
Mavic Aksium wheelset is somewhat heavy, but strong.