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Tomtama
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: August 21, 2011
Strengths: Stiffness
Weight
Ride and handling
ConstructionWeaknesses: I haven't found one yet.Bottom Line: I purchased the frame, fork, seat post, 2011 SRAM Red Groupo, and Ritchey bar and stem from Bicycle Doctor USA (highly recommended). This bike is just beautiful. The construction is top notch. The frame is stiff, light, aero and very comfortable over rough roads. It handles very well and is very stable at speed and cornering. The bike as built with bottle cages (carbon) and pedals weighs 16.1 lbs.
Favorite Ride: Mt Diablo
Price Paid:
$3299.00
Purchased At: Bicycle Doctor USA
Similar Products Used: Litespeed Liege
Cannondale R1000
Bike Setup: SRAM Red Groupo (Black)
Ritchey WCS Evolution Carbon Bars
Ritchey WCS 4-Axis Carbon Stem
Williams 38C Carbon Clinchers
Look Keo Carbon Blades (Chromo)
Sella Italia SLR XC Gel Flow
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Troy Kenyon
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: October 1, 2010
Strengths: Silky power transfer
Effortless acceleration
Solid feel
Stealthy good looksWeaknesses: Not the lightest, but each gram=increase acceleration
Saddle will be hit or miss based on rider sizeBottom Line: Stellar ride. The RT900 is an aggressive ride with the ability to chill out, too. This is not the lightest frame you will find, but with the Dura Ace build, it's still plenty light. Stiffness at the bottom bracket is off the charts- much stiffer than my Cannondale R900 - so acceleration is effortless and silky. As a clydesdale, I usually can't hang with the more petite guys on climbs, but was effortlessly glued to a wheel this morning on a pitch well known for shredding big people. Despite the stiffness in all the right places, it feels very smooth on flats and I can easily close paceline gaps just by thinking about it. If you're coming off an older carbon cruiser that is more about comfort than speed, this bike will feel quite stiff overall, but it's worth it for the acceleration.
Favorite Ride: Pan Mass Challenge
Purchased At: TT Bike Fit Lab, War
Similar Products Used: Cannondale R900
LaPierre (Francaise des Jeux team bike)
Bike Setup: Stock - Dura Ace, Kestrel carbon bars, FSA carbon stem, Cole Carbon wheels, San Marco Manta saddle
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Michael Wright
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: September 23, 2010
Strengths: Climbs fast and is comfortable.
Changed out the Zoncolan seat.Bottom Line: Just a couple of pedal strokes and you are off quickly.
Favorite Ride: Kestrel RT 900
Price Paid:
$4800.00
Purchased At: Trisports.com
Similar Products Used: Trek 5500
Bike Setup: SRAM Red
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