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Lenny866
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: November 22, 2011
Strengths: Top quality bike at a beginners price! This is a $1000+ bike. I paid $725. I still can't believe it. 105 components at 2300 prices. Quality frame, 10 speeds and it even comes with clipless pedals.Weaknesses: The seat was swapped out right away. I could see upgrading the wheels at a later date. If you are brand conscience, this is not for you. Those who still believe they will be in the next Tour De France will frown on you. That goes away when you pass them.Bottom Line: This bike is a great bike. It is fast, responsive and light. Even my bike shop mechanic agreed this was a well made and great buy. Ive been in the saddle for 30+ years. This is has quickly become a favorite.
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$725.00
Purchased At: Jenson USA
Similar Products Used: Trek 1400, Specialized Allez
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Alan
a Triathlete
from Date Reviewed: September 18, 2007
Strengths: Price
compnent value
responsivenessWeaknesses: Seat (not so good on long rides)
wheelset is weakBottom Line: Quick, Stiff but comfortable, Great entry bike! I love to ride it. It makes 4:30 mornings enjoyable! Dont see many on the road.
Favorite Ride: Pelican Point
Price Paid:
$895.00
Purchased At: Mobile Cycle
Similar Products Used: Giant OCR2
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undeadzed
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: May 9, 2007
Strengths: Price was a major factor. Good 105 / Ultegra mix. Salesman upgraded my seatpost to a Campy record at no charge.Weaknesses: Shimano 500 wheels (replaced) the derailleur hanger bent and Ultegra rear d. cage broke. replaced free, bottom bracket was wearing funny - replaced with Ti at no charge. Saddle stiff.Bottom Line: Was looking for a secondary bike at my work location. I have about 1000 miles on it and it's pretty solid. Tektro brakes are a bit scary in descents. Corners well and very responsive. Chnaged the wheels to Aksiums, I'm 6' 235 and the Shimano 500's were a bit loose.
Favorite Ride: 110th loop and crit training
Price Paid:
$629.00
Purchased At: Sport Chalet
Similar Products Used: Scattante R660
Bike Setup: DBR podium 3 Ultegra ? 105 mix, C. record post, Mavic Aksium wheelset, Form E3 Ti saddle
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Chris
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: March 13, 2007
Strengths: -Comfortable
-105's that come with shift great (sora/tiagra = don't get)
-half aluminum, half carbon (comfort, again)
-fast (passed upon many madone's)
-good crankWeaknesses: -Fake carbon post (looks neat)
-Saddle can be a pain on longer rides
-r500 are not good at staying trued
-if platforms are on it from factory, make sure you get them loosened up. Mine were a beast to take off and was even hard for my LBS (B + L bike shop). It's as though they forced it on way too hard.
-handlebar isn't curved for comfort, standard original typeBottom Line: Read the strengths and weaknesses.
I love this bike personally. The weaknesses are more mental, besides the seat post and the r500 wheelset, but they work fine in reality.
Favorite Ride: up mt soledad and down
Price Paid:
$1650.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Specialized Allez
Bike Setup: DBR Podium 3, 06
Time RXS Carbon pedals
cateye met8?
-all you need to go fast
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