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beston
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: September 30, 2010
Strengths: Light weight
Tracks really well
No noticeable flex in BB
Almost NO Decals!
Excellent value for the priceWeaknesses: Resale price. I was able to get such a good deal on the frame because the guy selling it just wasn't getting much interest in a 'no name' bike.
The rear wheel dropout is angled a little funny and makes it difficult to get the QR skewer past the rear derailleur.
The sizing seems to run a little different. A '52' RS2 is comparable to other companies 54cm frames. Just be careful when choosing what frame size is right for you.
Bottom Line: An well designed road frame that will suit even the most aggressive cyclists. I feel more comfortable on long rides and more stable in corners than on my previous bikes. This bike has been a pleasure to ride. I also love the fact that PF has kept the decals to an absolute minimum.The RS2 makes you wonder why all of the other cycling manufacturers charge so much for their frames.
I got this frame 'used', but clearly it wasn't used much at all. I had previously heard of Pedal Force on web forums, but didn't really pay much attention to it. When the RS2 frame / fork / headset came up on c-list for $300, I figured I didn't have much to lose by trying it out. I took most of the parts off my previous bike, so I am pretty confident that any difference in perceived performance can be attributed to the frame.
The RS2 frame certainly did cut down on the overall weight of the bike. On my first short ride, I wasn't overly blown away. It was good, but I was hoping for something magically different from carbon. However, on subsequent longer rides, the better compliance of the RS2 has certainly shined through! I just feel more comfortable on long rides than I ever have before. The RS2 really does a good job of taking some of the sting out of the road.
In the corners, I also feel really stable, even when trying to push my limits. There's no sense of wobbling or 'twitchiness' at all in this bike.
It's tough to commit to a bike that you can't ride before you buy, but I was able to use the geometry charts to know that it was a close fit to the bike I used to have. I'm happy I took a chance on the RS2 and I would highly recommend it.
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: used
Similar Products Used: Specialized Allez elite
Specialized Allez expert
Bike Setup: D/A shifters
Ultegra 6700 derailleurs
SRAM force carbon compact crank
SRAM red cassette
Kysirium equipe wheels
Toupe saddle
Black ops carbon seat post
Not a weight weenie bike, but it comes to around 17lbs.
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Erich Wagner
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: August 22, 2010
Strengths: Stiff and accelerates quik. Color: Red/blk/wht.Weaknesses: Graphics on seat-tubes mean???.
NONEBottom Line: Awesome stable ride, stiff and fast.
Favorite Ride: Snowball Loop
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At: PF
Similar Products Used: Tomasso Aggriazato, Specialized, Trek,Schwinn, SWOBO.
Bike Setup: 2010 SRAM Force, Shimano Dura-Ace wheels, Ritchey Pro stem and wet white WCS seatpost, Token bar, Pinnarelo Leopard saddle, SPD Ultegra pedals, Ultegra chain and cassette.
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Submitted by
CumminsJP
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: May 29, 2010
Strengths: Weight. Comfort.Weaknesses: Durability and Customer ServiceBottom Line: Pedal Force is generally a good deal but it is a gamble. Based on other reviews, I know there are a lot of happy customers. I was a happy customer until the bottom bracket shell debonding from the frame, which is actually not uncommon...even with the popular brands.
I sent it back to Pedal Force, but they claimed the frame had been hit by an external object and was not a warranty item.
Guess what--road frames get hit by external objects all of the time. Stones that are kicked up by cars and other riders, water bottles jiggled loose over train tracks, sticks/branches, squirrels. In my opinions, road frames should be able to stand up to these sort of conditions.
My low score is due to a combination of durability and customer service.
I definitely feel like Pedal Force squirmed their way out of the warranty.
Before debonding, I liked the frame and it seemed like a great deal. Very flexy though. I would never race a crit with it.
If you like to gamble, go for it! Chances are you won't have a problem and you'll think it was a great purchase. But it's a dixie cup frame...once something goes wrong, toss it in the trash and buy a new frame.
Debonding might also be due to the fact that I'm a heavier rider (180-190lbs). I would suggest considering a different frame if you are over 180lbs and/or a powerful rider.
Price Paid:
$733.00
Purchased At: Pedal Force
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Submitted by
jtgraphics
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: December 21, 2009
Strengths: Light very stiff frame no flex but rides so smooth.
Great climbing both in and out of saddle.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: Pedal Force RS2 frame Full Sram red Group Set upgraded fork with Easton EC90, Easton EC90 ergo bars and Easton EA90 SLX wheel-set. The build weight came out to 14 lb. 11 oz. with speedplay pedals and 2 cages.
More photos and inso here: http://www.jtgraphics.net/pedal_force_rs2.htm
Favorite Ride: Any
Price Paid:
$3360.00
Purchased At: Pedal Force
Similar Products Used: Cannondale
Bike Setup: Sram Red, Easton EA90 SLX wheels all from Pedal Force but with a few upgrades from the original Sram Red setup they have setup already, I swapped forks, bars, stem on my build weight came in at 13 lb with out pedals and cages and 14 lb 11 oz with pedals and cages not bad for $3360 shipped.
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bkrdr1968
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: March 31, 2009
Strengths: light, awesome climber. great bargain, very compliant,looks great.Weaknesses: none thus farBottom Line: I had been eyeballin the RS2 frame online for a while. Looked great, great price, so I pulled the trigger and ordered one. I recieved the frame and fork via DHL in about 8 days with no issues. Packed very well. I ordered a complete sram force build kit through Colorado Cyclist for 1300.00 (Best deal out there. Check them out!!!) So I built a 16lb carbon bike for around 2300.00. If you want to go up hill like a frickin mountain goat buy this frame. Climbing is effortless. decends great, tracks well on high speed decents.I didnt find any twitchyness , I would say it is very responsive but stable. this bike is very comfy as well. Have done several rides of 150 miles or more and it is great all day.
Favorite Ride: RAO course
Price Paid:
$900.00
Similar Products Used: specialized roubaix
Bike Setup: Complete sram force build kit, easton wheels, FSA post,stem and bars. terry ti fly saddle.
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