Price Paid:
$830.00
at Universal Cycles Model Year:
2007 Favorite Ride:
Salsa Podio Bike Setup:
Probably the best set up ever: Dura Ace 7800 group, Chris King headset, Ksyrium SL with Salsa Ti Skewers, Thomson SP, Deda Zero stem, Deda Newton bars, Mich Pro Race 3 tires, Speedplay pedals Summary:
Just got the Podio (2009 frame by the way). Crotch Rocket. The bike kicks like it is demanding you to go faster than you are. I have a Dura 7800 on it so it's dressed up nice. I am very happy. I knew it would be good. My Chili con Crosso is an amazing cyclocross bike, that's what made me check out Salsa for a road frame. Strengths:
Snappy but comfortable. Super light and easy to keep a line. Well designed. Value and value. I can't believe a frame of this caliber only cost me 830. Better feel than a steel custom I had. Weaknesses:
Not enough press. I gambled on this and won. People need to know how good this frame is. Also, exclusive dealings made me go mail-order instead of going through my local shop that I wanted to go through and support. Salsa needs to change that. The fork requires some gluing or something like that. Great fork but weird installation. Similar Products Used:
I had a custom locally made steel frame (I don't want to say the company) and it was great. I also was riding my old Trek 5000. The Podio has reinvigorated my love of the road.
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