Neuvation Cycling F100

Price Paid:  $1800.00 at Neuvation

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Mt Evans

Bike Setup:
SRAM FORCE,
All Carbon fork
R28SL5 wheels w/stickers removed

Summary:
I bought the F100 with the 2010 SRAM Force groupo. Bike is great and I don't think you can get a better deal for $1800.

Strengths:
Handling. Cheap. Decent looks, Light as claimed.

Weaknesses:
Front wheel toe overlap (54cm)
Ride quality is a little harsh. I was told that the carbon version was even harsher (Tyler of Neuvation) which was the main reason I went with the Al frame (and the carbon frame is ugly). I may eventually try a super light carbon post to try and smooth out the ride a bit.

Similar Products Used:
My wife rides an all Carbon Douglas Matrix w/Dura-Ace (2007).
I like the ride quality of the Douglas better, but like the SRAM shifting better. Handling is similar.

Price Paid:  $1360.00 at neuvation website

Bike Setup:
F100 alloy 54cm, full carbon fork, full SRAM Rival groupset, 50/34 compact crank, 12-27 SRAM cassette, Ultegra chain, R28 Aero4 wheels with 25mm Michelin Lithions, S1 saddle.

Added afterward: FSA K-force carbon handlebars, E3 cycling computer with cadence, Bontrager aluminum bottle cages, Shimano M540 pedals.

Summary:
2009 F100 with SRAM Rival, R28 Aero4 wheels and 25c Michelin Lithions, and full carbon fork. Came in at exactly 17 lbs for a 54cm model as-received (no pedals, cages, computer, etc but with an alloy seatpost instead of carbon because they were out of stock at the time). You could probably drop a few hundred grams easily (lighter, 23c tires, R28 SL wheels) with very little difference in cost.

Basically, this is a great bike. I love the light weight, I love the minimalist paint and decals (I removed half of the decals from the wheels), I love the SRAM DoubleTap shifting. I replaced the handlebars because they didn't work well for me with the SRAM control positions.

The wheels (R28 Aero4's in my case) are better than anything you'll find on a stock bike at your LBS even at slightly higher price points: for example, the Cannondale CAAD9-4 has Rival (Force BB30 crank), and Shimano WH-RS10 wheels which are ~200g heavier and the bike costs ~$300+ more than the Neuvation. I weigh 175 lbs and have hit plenty of potholes and have had no problems in the first ~500mi.

John at Neuvation is very helpful and prompt in responding to inquiries.

Strengths:
weight, price, wheels, customer service

Weaknesses:
stiff ride

Similar Products Used:
tested: Cannondale CAAD9, Specialized Allez, Giant Defy 1, Trek 1.2