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matthew
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: November 11, 2011
Strengths: definitely the stiffness!!!Weaknesses: none that i have been able to find!Bottom Line: I have a 2011 Aerocat R 509 and absolutely LOVE the bike. I have full durace 7800 groupo, with zipp 606 wheel set. This bike is for racing,no doubt about it. I'm a cat 2 junior road racer, and 183 ibs.sprinting is my thing. So i'v all ways needed something as stiff as i could possibly get. My first bike was a cannondale System Six. First of all its an awesome bike! its crazy stiff and very stable. I loved it. The problem with it is, its extreamly unforgiving, and is a brutal ride. But you gotta expect that with a really stiff bike. Next bike was a Six 13. Again loved the bike. very stiff, EXCEPT the head tube. I can put out 1800+ watt sprints, and when I would really get on it, the head tube did have some flex. not bad, but enough that I wanted stiffer. So I heard about the R 509 and how stiff it was, and went and checked them out. Dave poole and the guys at Aerocat are awesome. SUPER helpful, and will do any thing to make sure your 100% happy. The R509 has the best of both my cannondales and more. It is JUST as stiff as the systemsix but a good bit smoother,and not so harsh. And compare to the six 13 its definitely a lot stiffer on the front end, and more stable. I do not have 1 single bad thing to say about this bike at all! if your a big power guy who races, get this bike and you will not have any regrets!
Purchased At: aerocat
Similar Products Used: cannondale systemsix. cannondale six 13
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Tokyojoe
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: August 6, 2011
Strengths: Stiff! I had to get used to the quick response of the bike. Beautiful but not flashy looking framset and bike. Bike shop said best deisgn of internal cabling he'd seen in a frame.Weaknesses: Others now buying my same frame in my area. There goes the individual uniqueness. None observed.Bottom Line: This was my first year racing and I was using my old 2000 Trek 2300 9-speed Ultegra bike. I am doing mostly Crits. The switch to the Aerocat was night and day. It also helped that I went to ReTul to get the bike finely tuned/fitted for me also. I am in Colorado where the racing is heavy and the old guys (45+ like me) are fast. My framset was delivered quickly and the owner was vey helpful.
Favorite Ride: Aerocat R509
Purchased At: Aerocat online
Similar Products Used: Cannondale Synapse 4(upgraded with Shimano Dura Ace, compact), Trek Pilot 5.9, Trek 2300.
Bike Setup: I purchased just the 54cm frameset. I wanted to build it to my liking so I added SRAM Force full component set, Shimano Ultegra pedals, PSIMET 50mm carbon clincher wheels with Powertap, Continental Grand Prix 4000S tires (700x23), Prologo saddle, FSA alloy handlebars and stem. Easton seatpost.
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bob
a Triathlete
from Date Reviewed: June 18, 2011
Strengths: everythingWeaknesses: can't think of anyBottom Line: i love everything about my aerocat bike!
Favorite Ride: hills
Price Paid:
$3200.00
Purchased At: aerocat
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Submitted by
rroof
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: January 1, 2011
Strengths: Price/performance ratioWeaknesses: Ride quality.
perhaps service?Bottom Line: Hits all the right bullets: great geometry (exact same as Cervelo S series), BB30, 1-1/2" lower headset, super stiff frame, price.
I routinely ride the R509 (my crit bike) and my roadie (Wilier Cento1 that costs almost three times as much) back to back. Love the geometry/fit (prev had a Cervelo SLC), looks (hard to go wrong with the black/white) and performance. Very stiff/responsive bike. A little rough on bad roads compared with my Wilier and the same wheels. Terrific Value. Finish is equal to my Cervelo for sure and close to the Wilier. Responsive emails from the owners (Tim and Dave Poole).
Favorite Ride: Cherohola Skyway
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At: Aerocat
Similar Products Used: Litespeed Vortex, Cervelo Soloist Carbon, Wilier Cento1
Bike Setup: SRAM Force, Zipp 404/powertap
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Submitted by
tyson
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: July 15, 2010
Strengths: Great Looking Bike
Excellent Power Transfer
Cornering Ability
Top Notch Build Quality
Sram Group
BB30 SystemWeaknesses: None So FarBottom Line: THIS BIKE ROCKS!!! I purchased my 509 in early June and currently have almost 1,000 miles on it. I am amazed at the excellent power transfer this bike has when climbing or sprinting. It has the perfect blend of stiffness to make it fast in both a straight line and in the corners. It has cut 11-14 minutes off my 40 mile loop route every time when compared to my previous bike. This bike looks fast just leaning against the wall! I have found the BB30 with the Sram Red Group an excellent performer with this frame. Also the Sram S27 wheelset seems to perform very well so far.
Similar Products Used: Trek 5200
Specialized Roubaix
Bike Setup: 58cm Aerocat 509
Sram Red
3T ErgoNova Pro bar and stem
Ritchie WCS carbon seatpost
fi'zi:k pave cx seat
Sram S27 wheelset
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