Price Paid:
$418.00
at Performance Model Year:
2007 Favorite Ride:
Around my home Bike Setup:
Modification to fit the bike to my body: Shorter (Forte 90mm road) stem, Ritchey Biomax II handlebar.
Brooks B17 saddle. Forte Gel tape, Forte comp ATB pedal. Summary:
I bought it at clearance at Performance Bike at Charlotte. I joined the Team Performance so I got 10% cash back. Account for that, my out-the-door price is $412.55. I also recommend Performance Bike at Charlotte, their people are top notch. Strengths:
Price. I don't think any new road bike can be that cheap.
Tires. Schwalbe Blizzard comes standard and they are Kevlar-claded. Nice, durable dry weather tires.
Steel fork. If you don't mind the weight, steel fork offers very good ride and unquestionable durability.
Saddle. Very serviceable saddle. Comfortable WITH BIKE SHORTS.
Braze-ons. Braze-ons are there for front and rear racks. Weaknesses:
Pedals. It's a cheap plastic crap with non-removable toe-clips. I have to buy a new pair of pedals.
Drivetrain. The 8-speed drivetrain is rather antiquated and the Sora brifters need frequent adjustment to make it work. Overall, the entire drivetrain is as cheap as you can put on a road bike.
Similar Products Used:
Different road bikes by Raleigh, Giant, and Specialized
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