Pedal Force RS

Price Paid:  $595.00 at www.pedalforce.com

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Whitney Point

Bike Setup:
Pedal Force RS
Shimano 105 derailleurs with Ultegra shifters.
10 Spd
Rol D'Huez Wheels.
Thompson Stem and post

Summary:
This would be an incredible bike frame at any cost but the cost is incredibly low. This is my first Carbon frame and I'll never go back to aluminum. The bike is light and stiff yet doesn't transfer road shock to the rider. I can scream down descents at 50 mph with confidence. I could never do that with my aluminum bike.

Strengths:
Stiff, Light, Rides like a dream

Weaknesses:
Was a little confused by the sizing. Its got a short top tube for the size of the bike. Probably could have used one size larger but used 130 stem to make up for the difference. Initial screw up in shipping but it all turned out OK.

Similar Products Used:
Specialized Sequoia

Price Paid:  $700.00 at pedalforce.com

Favorite Ride:
Deathride

Bike Setup:
Pedal Force RS, Mavic Ksyrium SL3 wheels, DA and Ultegra mix components.

Summary:
I bought this frame from pedalforce.com about a year and a half ago. Love it. big 2" downtube makes bottom bracket real stiff and responsive. I've won races in sprints because of this frame I wouldn't normally win with my Specialized Allez. Great climber and descender. I've completed Deathride twice on it, crossed the Sierra Nevada mountains. I don't get fatigued from ride buzz even after 11 hours in saddle, stable above 50 mph. I'm totally comfortable riding 45mph, almost too comfortable.

Strengths:
bb stiffness, looks, light, responsive, price, comfortable ride even after 11 hours in the saddle.

Weaknesses:
none.

Similar Products Used:
Specialized Allez.