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Rider4
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: November 14, 2007
Strengths: - All day comfort
- Stiff and grounded on the road
- Competitively lightWeaknesses: - A bit of toe overlap with the front wheel (due to the steep head angle - only a factor when track standing)
- Came stock with Bontrager Race wheels (crap wheels)which cracked after less than 3000 km. Replaced by Glacier with original spec Neuvations (great wheels).
Bottom Line: I'll be up front with my bias. The owner of Glacier is an old friend from my MTB days and I received my bike in exchange for web design, etc. That being said I can honestly say I am very happy with this bike and feel it compares favourably to other high end bikes out there. Before I received my bike I took it and a Look 555 out on identical rides at my LBS Demo Days event. The Glacier gave up nothing to the Look in terms of stiffness, weight and acceleration and I was a bit surprised to find the Glacier was the more comfortable of the two. The Look rear end felt a bit skittish where the Glacier was glassy smooth and absolutely grounded. It has great all-day ride comfort without feeling dead to the road. My previous road bikes were both quality cro-mo bikes and, while I expected the Glacier to be much stiffer (it is), after 4500 kms I am still shocked at how much more comfortable than them it is. I'm a carbon convert and consider Glacier as good as it gets in reasonably priced carbon bikes. Very excited about the new 2008 frames which are lighter, have new graphics and come paired with HED wheels.
Favorite Ride: the Birthday Ride
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Purchased At: private sale
Similar Products Used: Nishiki Superbe - Tange Prestige (going way back)
Alcyon cyclocross - Columbus Brain
Look 555 - carbon (test ride only)
Litespeed Firenze - Ti (test ride only)
Bike Setup: Full Ultegra except Bontrager cranks, Bontrager stem, bars, post, etc. Neuvation wheels. Stock except for wheels (see above)
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konacop
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: May 4, 2005
Strengths: Limited quantity.
Full Carbon.
Full Dura Ace.
Stiff yet compliant.
Minimal road vibration.
Super cool look with the simple logo.Weaknesses: Needs a little more colour on the frame. The logo is plain white. Good contrast with the carbon, but lacks that little something.Bottom Line: This bike is truly awesome. It is my first time riding carbon and I am hooked. The bike is super stiff for the sprints, yet feels like it is absorbing all the bumps in the road. It climbs beautifully, surging forward when you add a bit more pressure to the pedal stroke. Descents are done with confidence; there is no sensation of chatter that I used to get with my Airborne. I highly recommend this bike, especially at the price point given that there are so few of them on the market (the guy at the bike store told me there are only 5 of this model in Canada).
Favorite Ride: Glacier Team Ice
Price Paid:
$5300.00
Purchased At: Toronto
Similar Products Used: Airborne Thunderbolt
Bike Setup: Full Carbon frame and fork with Dura Ace components. Horst carbon cranks, Ambrosio wheels, Woodman carbon post, Ritchey stem, IRD bar, Time mag pedals.
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