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Timugen Manayon
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: September 21, 2010
Strengths: so light, racing geometry frame, excellent in every corners. very fast response when u make a sprint. all around bike. climbs and sprinting.Weaknesses: heavy seat post but its easy to upgrade, i changed it to bontrager race x lite carbon.Bottom Line: I love this frame so much, this is my weapon of all when it comes on race day. very fast on climbs, descent & on flat road.
I really like the paint job so much it looks very expensive. the best bike I've ever ride...
Favorite Ride: Climbs & flat roads
Purchased At: bike kingdom
Similar Products Used: specialized s-works road. scott expert.
Bike Setup: 2009 shimano ultegra, xero xr carbon wheelset. bontrager race x lite seat post & bontrager race x lite stem, fsa omega handlebar.alligator I-link housing.
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Robert Alcasabas
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: February 14, 2009
Strengths: Quality paint job, stiff yet quite absorbent of road chatter considering it is aluminum (Easton Ultralite). Seat post crosslock very unique and stands out in the peloton. Beautiful high quality welds. FAST, snappy acceleration and holds its line at high speeds and in descents. Responds well with each pedal stroke when climbing.Weaknesses: Watch out in sizing as they tend to run small. I am 5'11" with 34 inch inseam and luckily the large fits me well.Stock Easton EA50 seatpost is heavy - replace it with a carbon one to help with the ride quality. Jury is still out on stock Easton EC70 fork.Bottom Line: I generally will buy a frame and customize it with my choice of components. I have not (and still have not) gone to full carbon rigs. I always remembered my Fuji being the lightest and fastest of all my bikes, so when the clearance price of the 2007 BMC Streetfire surfaced, I took the plunge. I have ridden it for just 500 miles in three months, but so far I have not been disappointed. My prior bike was a matte black 2006 FELT F55 and it was a fine bike. However, the welds were not as refined as those on the BMC or TREK. The BMC chainstays are "beefy" and overall the Swiss design (and Taiwanese manufacturing - surprise!!) are first rate. No, the bike does not come with a Floyd Landis testosterone kit. Basically, you get a LOT of frame for the money!!!!
Favorite Ride: Texas Hill Country
Price Paid:
$529.00
Purchased At: cycletofitness -Mich
Similar Products Used: 2006 FELT F55,2007 Pake C'Mute 2004 TREK 2200, 2004 Guru Racelite, 2002 Bianchi Eros,2001 Fuji Roubaix, 2000 Giant Kronos
Bike Setup: Campagnolo Centaur 10 speed shifters, Campy Chorus front and rear derailleurs, 2008 Shimano 105 brakes, Shimano ultegra SPD pedals, Easton magnesium stem, Salsa Cycles pro racing handlebars, Vision tech mini aerobars, FSA carbon seatpost, San Marco Aspide saddle, Cane Creek Volos SS wheelset with Continental Ultra Gatorskin tires.
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tonyhallowell
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: September 2, 2008
Strengths: Stiff, responsive, great attention to detail. Solid build. I love the oversized rectangular chain stays. The paint is nice and thick. So much it was a squeeze on the rear brake nut. A Great all around bike.Weaknesses: The rider.
Heavy if you are a weight weenie.Bottom Line: What a bike. I have been riding a Raleigh Technium for about a year and it was handed down to me. It was a good bike but what a difference there is having a bike sized for you. The price is the frame/fork/seatpost/headset only. I love the red black color scheme of the team red. From my limited experience I have to say this bike is quick, responsive, stiff yet it doesn't beat you to death. You step on the pedals and it goes. I know there are a lot of carbon geeks out there who cry about weight but in my opinion I just like the aluminum better. The weight is not bad. People complaining that this bike is heavy at just under 18 lbs should try riding my old 23 pounder! All in all an amazing bike!
Favorite Ride: Whichever one I can squeeze in my schedule
Price Paid:
$529.00
Purchased At: Roll
Similar Products Used: Raleigh Technium. Giant, Cervelo (test rides)
Bike Setup: EA50 Seatpost and Stem. Selle Italia Flite Saddle. Red Keo Sprint Pedals. Full Ultegra Group. Mavic Aksium Wheels. Race Face Evo Bars. Jagwire race cable housing and cables. Cinelli Wrap. Serfas Seca tire.
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mkubota
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: August 11, 2008
Strengths: -Feels stiff and fast
-Beautiful and unique design
-Stable/predictable handling
-Cheap(ish)Weaknesses: -A bit heavier than carbon
-Fork is pretty heavyBottom Line: (Price is for the frame only) This was to be my commuter bike so I was looking for something reasonably cheap and durable- didn't have to be superlight weight. The build is '07 Campy Centaur (all), FSA SL-K post, FSA stem/bar, Campy Vento wheels, Michelin Pro2/Krylion F/R. I think it comes in just under 18lbs for size S. Compared to my 15lb carbon bike, this bike isn't quite as snappy or quick especially up hills or grades. But it is remarkably smooth, stable and stiff. You do feel every pedal stroke. And I'm a fly weight at 125lbs soaking wet so it's not like I'm bending frames. The fork weighs over 500gms in case you're counting; so if you want to lighten this bike that would be the first place to start. (You could ebay the EC70, buy an EC90SL and still come in under $1k.) The bike doesn't turn on a dime, but is very predictable and easy to control. Riding with no hands is also easy on this bike. The paint job is decent, and if you get the red-black color it looks like a nice cheap knock-off of the Pro Machine. I think the 'trickle down' technology of this bike from it's more expensive siblings is quite apparent- from the 'T' shaped top tube, to the wide tapering down tube, to the bottom bracket-wide chain stays. While I was building this bike I couldn't stop thinking how amazing the aluminum shapes are on this frame. I know it's what they always say, but the pictures really do NOT do this frame justice. The attention to detail in the two-bolt seatpost binder is a nice touch.
Favorite Ride: To work so I can save gas and buy more bike stuff.
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At: BikeSmart
Bike Setup: -'07 Campy Centaur (all)
-FSA SL-K seatpost
-FSA OS-140 stem/RD-200 bars
-Specialized Toupe
-Campy Vento wheels
-Michelin Pro2(F)/Krylion(R)
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brisbike59
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: May 13, 2008
Strengths: Frame - it's a gem.
Fulcrum wheels - great for the price.Weaknesses: FSA cranks - I'm not a fan... Carbon Pro is actually "Carbon cover over alu.." - and it cracked and split.
Seatpost - change it to carbon.Bottom Line: The SSX rides really well, stiff and relatively light for the price. Like the guy in the store said "you get a lot of bike for the money". I changed the seatpost to full carbon and it smoothed things out quite a bit. If you are looking for a really good quality bike for solid mileage without paying $2000+ then go for the SSX, you won't be disappointed.
Price Paid:
$1999.00
Purchased At: Yellow Jersey
Bike Setup: Simano groupset apart from FSA cranks and BB. Easton headstem, handlebars and seatpost. Fulcrum wheels.
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