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M. B. Blacketer
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: October 23, 2011
Strengths: Nice mix of components for the price; I'm more interested in durability and function than weight or "trick" factors. Great ride quality, I love the springiness.Weaknesses: Seat is not the best . . .Bottom Line: I'm somewhat new to the game and this is my second Lemond; I have a 2004 Buenos Aires that I've been riding - mostly between 25 to 50 mile days - and I was looking for a second bike for cruddy weather. I bought this bike with a bunch of accessories and it had less than 150 miles on it since new.
The bike has nice mix of newer stuff on it - the carbon fork, 10 speed, and newer Ultegra shifters are way better than my Ultegra 9 speed stuff and earlier model carbon fork. This bike is compliant and springy, but still stiff enough on gear mashing climbs. I'm never going to race, just want to keep in shape and enjoy the long rides on country roads, so the weight of steel and the lack of carbon just aren't an issue for me. I will probably have to upgrade the seat and I'm sure I'll feel a need to add ultegra/dura ace cassette, front derailleur, and possible crank someday, but not until I wear this stuff out - it really works great just as it is.
Favorite Ride: Long, hot, and no end in sight
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: Craigslist
Similar Products Used: 2004 Lemond Buenos Aires
Bike Setup: 55 cm (I'm 5'10") - All stock: 105 crank, BB, front derailleur, brakes; Ultegra rear derailleur and shifters
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Harijs
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: July 27, 2010
Strengths: Ride quality of steel frame and carbon fork, convert to steel frames due to this bike, Italian Campy components, excellent fit, frame built in USA and I like the retro graphics with the nod towards Merckx/Molteni orange!Weaknesses: Saddle on the narrow side, Keith must have a small butt!, chrome started to peel off Bontrager cranks after about two years, (never ridden in rain) now looks ugly, will replace. Tires, after a week new Bontrager tire suddenly popped and consequently nicked the rim, also wore very quickly and needed replacing, frame welds uneven and not the prettiest though frame does feel solidly built using high quality tubing.Bottom Line: Model "Sarthe" - Overall I have been very happy and satisfied with this bicycle. I've ridden it consistently the past 3 years plus all over Santa Cruz county, and it still performs well. The fit is very comfortable for me, and the Campy Veloce components are excellent, still performing flawlessly. Bontrager wheels are very much holding up. Not that light at 19 lbs total weight but worth it for the ride quality with its more relaxed old school geometry. This bike should last for years to come. Lemond doesn't make bikes anymore but you can probably buy this used.
Favorite Ride: Santa Cruz Mtns
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At: The Bicycle Trip
Similar Products Used: Steel frame bikes, Redline Monocog 26" and 29er, Cannondale aluminum road bike, Trek carbon fiber road bike...
Bike Setup: Stock
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Steve Wright
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: November 21, 2008
Strengths: Everything has been fine.Weaknesses: I didn't like the saddle (see above).Bottom Line: My triple Sarthe came with Campagnolo Veloce shifters, brakes, and derailleurs. This has performed fine, but shifts are a little noisy compared to my previous Iron Horse Victory with Ultegra. I ride about 100 miles per week, including winter. This groupe is still like new. Wheels are Bontrager Race. I have read mixed reviews about these wheels. Mine have only required minor truings, and not often. The orange and cream color was the reason I bought the bike. It still attracts attention --even from riders with bikes costing a few times more. I buy good racing clinchers, and this bike is great flying down our "hills", which are up to 1,100 vertical rise. I didn't like the saddle, so I bought a limited edition Brooks Sprint with titanium metal parts. Saddles are personal. I wish bikes came without saddles, not just pedals.
Favorite Ride: Berks County hills
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At: Cycledrome
Similar Products Used: Previously an Iron Horse Victory will 100% Ultegra -- another good steelie.
Bike Setup: As bought, except for Brooks saddle.
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jbpp619
a CommuterDate Reviewed: August 30, 2008
Strengths: ultegra group, price. looks good, smooth rideWeaknesses: Bontrager saddle and bontrager triple crankBottom Line: I ride my bike to work 10 miles away and then I like to ride the up and down the coast in San Diego. I am very happy with my bike. Is very smooth and it doesnt feel harsh like aluminum. I recomend it if you like steel. It is not that heavy, but It definetly isnt as light as carbon fiber. I am 6'3" and 140lbs, I ride the 61cm, Feels good might have considered the 59cm though.
Favorite Ride: socal coast
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Giant OCR3, SR semi-pro
Bike Setup: I replaced the triple crank with a compct dohuble, I also changed my saddle to a fizik. I use Look Keo sprints.
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papaito
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: March 19, 2008
Strengths: Here we go...STEEL IS REAL! Classic Lemond geometry . Timeless looks . priceWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Bought my orange Sarthe [frame w/ 2 forks]thru ebay. Listed as 53 but twas really a 51 [I'm 5'9"].. I was bummed,but when it arrived I assembled it and was surprised that it fit's me very well. I really love it that I rarely ride my Alu/cabon framed Aprisa team [soon to be listed thru craigslist].
The bike rides like a cadillac, It's so comfortable that I chose it over the Aprisa for my first Napa century. Got a lot of compliments from othe riders.
Favorite Ride: redwood/pinehurst/skyline/redwood
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: Fuji robaix 853 steel
Bike Setup: 105 br/shifter and rear der. Ultegra frnt der. crankset 52/39, carbon seatpost and Hbar, full carbon reynolds fork. SLR seat, neuvation sl2 wheelset, chris king H/S.... 18.3lbs
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