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RichDate Reviewed: March 24, 2013
Strengths: Light weight, responsive, all day comfortWeaknesses: Maybe a little too soft to some!Bottom Line: I bought a 2012 Scott CR1 Pro at the end of fall 2012 for a cost of $1,050 frameset only. I built it up with SRAM Red total weight of just over 15 lbs. I've owned many bikes over the years too many to count from Colnago C50 to S-Works Roubaix trying to find just the right fit and comfort. For me this IS that bike!! With the leaf spring style stays this bike is not overly stiff at all which some carbon can be nor is it too soft. At 145 lbs and looking for an all day ridding bike I am very pleased. I've rode over 1,400 miles since getting the bike late last year and I'm greatly looking forward to doing some Brevets this year.
Love this bike!!!!!
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fattybombom
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: January 29, 2013
Strengths: light, quick, stable, comfortable, pound for pound one of the best in value for carbon framesWeaknesses: i've ridden stiffer frames, those with similar past experience may not like the slightly numb feeling(compared to hard-as-nails frames) when out of the saddle and climbing..the bike is 5 yrs old and the white paint has yellowed slightly... but honestly this is nit-picking. i fkin love this bike.
Bottom Line: previously rode cervelo, cannondale for a couple of years then sold my bikes due to college commitments. rode the cannondale in tri relay events. recently had a torn acl so got back into riding for rehab. rode a friend's cannondale for a while then decided to buy my own bike. saw a cr1 team 2008 with dura ace group, ultegra compact crank and rs80 wheels. bought for just (converted)usd1290 because the dude was moving out of the country. (also got da crank w q rotor, fsa gossamer brand new compact, hydro tail w carbon holders as well as new floor pump. damn freaking good deal)
and i adore this bike! rode the same route with a couple of climbs and i managed to ave 3-4 kmph more even tho the prev bike had aero wheels... climbing was sexy and i managed to keep th speed above 30 with my cadence above 90.. i'm still new to this whole cadence and 'spinning' thing as i used to be a big gear cruncher.. maybe the compact crank helps...
descending is really confidence inspiring, and the same can be said for cornering... i used to be a big believer in alu frames for the stiffness and peace of mind that my fat ass would be safe on a tough frame, but the added feeling of lightness to this stability that carbon brings is just so addictive that i wanted to keep finding fast corners to take...
my cervelo would sag when i got out of the saddle and after changing to cannondale it was so stiff i would ache for a few days after each century...the scott represents to me a suitably perfect 'compromise' bw stiffness and comfort, the inverted commas being there because the bike is actually both stiff and comfortable
riding over crappy tarmac over a familiar route will really be the time when you discover how comfy this carbon frame is. i ride on mich pro 4 service 115psi and still the comfort is so good. cant imagine what it'd be like on gp4000s..
this bike feels just as (to give respect) comfy as a buddy's madone which costs like sooooo much more...
basically unbeatable for the price.
you may not find the kind of deal i got but i sure hope you find a bike in the condition i got. absolutely magic.
buy this bike/frame if you're looking to upgrade from aluminium or simply looking for carbon on a budget...
Price Paid:
$1290.00
Purchased At: second hand forum
Similar Products Used: cervelo soloist 105group fulcrum0 wheels, cannondale 2004 team saeco tdf edn (stiffer than hell) ultegra group da wheels
Bike Setup: da group, ultegra compact 50-34, 12-27 cog, shimano rs80 wheels, fsa carbon stem, selle san marco regal-e saddle, 105 pedals
bike weight 7.8kg
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kazimDate Reviewed: November 16, 2012
Strengths: good quick acceleration and a great climber. i am 38 years old and just got into cycling. good to see i can keep up with the younger guys. keeping steady speed around 20-23mph isn't an issue. hane't tried cornering at fast speed but the bike overall gives me confidence to do soWeaknesses: have a mixed bag of components. the shop had CR1 fitted with Tiagra front derallieur and didnt have option of 105 available. that is a bit bothersome but still it hasn't given me any problems yet as i tend to use the front changing very less. the seat definitely has to be changed as its not the most comfortable. probably my next upgradeBottom Line: great bike for someone who wants to enter the carbon world. better than many carbon bikes at the price. definitely must for beginners like me. very good value for money.
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JustJustinDate Reviewed: July 9, 2012
Strengths: Fast, stable, light & guickWeaknesses: Scott stock seats are a real pain in the rearBottom Line: I bought this on Ebay at a super price .. road it over 2000 miles, then changed on handle bar to a tri-bar with bar end shifters & changed out crank to 53/39 from 50/34 + cog to 11-28. I've ridden this bike on 95 mile rides with no problems.
Buddies talked me into doing the Texas State Sr games, I have never raced before .. rode it on the 5K & 10K time trials .. got 3rd & 4th .. might of done better if I had known what I was doing ?? this is a great bike for anyone wanting a light fast bike
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Andy Old Guy
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: June 27, 2012
Strengths: Balance between comfort and stiffness. Acceleration. Light flexible frame.Weaknesses: A bit twitchy at 45 mph. Stock tires were not great. Saddle is so-so. Fixed rear derailleur mount.Bottom Line: I have not owned gobs of road bikes, so bought this one after riding the Specialized Roubaix C2 and talking with many, and noticing great reviews....and liking the trick Black/red/white color combo. First real trial was a 25-mile Tour de Cure loop. Not too many folks, but three or four serious bike/rider combos and me, age 65. Started out to discover that my spoke-mounted magnet indicator for the computer had shifted, so pulled over after three miles and tweaked it, then currently running first. A fat guy passed me, and the other real riders were right behind. So I thought, OK let's chase 'em. Long story short, I blew them completely off for 22 miles until the last 1/2 mile climb where my VO2 max just could not hold up against the young guys. But the bike was splendid in all respects. 105 group, including brakes is satisfactory. 45 mph was stable, cornering was solid. New Continental Gatorskins made the difference in confidence over road imperfections and thorns. Go buy one - $1,850 - $2,050.
Favorite Ride: This one.
Price Paid:
$1900.00
Purchased At: Bicycle Butler - Spo
Similar Products Used: Specialized Roubaix C2 (also a nice bike)
Bike Setup: Mavic Aksium wheels, Shimano 105 gruppo and brakes.
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