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Tayler Bates
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: April 25, 2011
Strengths: Lightweight, Stiff, Smooth handleing at high speeds, Exceptional cornering ability, Snappy acceleration.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: This bicycle is a welcomed upgrade from my previous SR steel frame. Handles much better and has better acceleration than my buddies carbon TREK. This bike is very stiff and takes the corners at high speeds like a dream. Takes potholes very smoothly with no sudden jolts.
Favorite Ride: Lake Berryessa
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: The Bicycle Cafe
Bike Setup: Shimano 105 shifters and derailleurs, LOOK petals, Fuzion M1 wheel set, ITM handlebars, 3T stem, Continental ultra sport tires
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Jagstar
a Triathlete
from Date Reviewed: May 25, 2010
Strengths: Light, quick and responsive yet comfortable for the long haul.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: This bike is stiff, light and very responsive. It will hold a very aggressive line and sprint on demand. My 52cm fits me like an extension. Climbing is sweet and "almost" feels effortless. The bike has been maintenance-free and shows no signs of slowing down. I've ridden it in triathlons as well as three to four centuries per year, all with no complaints.
Favorite Ride: Gambler 100
Price Paid:
$2700.00
Purchased At: Georgia Cycle Sport
Similar Products Used: Specialized Tarmac Comp, Fuji Roubaix,
Bike Setup: Full DA 7900, Ritchey Pro 90 Stem, Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL for Tri and Zipp Team CSC for climbing
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DeweyT
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: March 20, 2010
Strengths: Stiff without beating you up, bullet proof anodized aluminum frame, excellent handling and riding frame.Weaknesses: None that I can find.Bottom Line: Purchase price is for frame & fork.
All of these reviews are older so I thought I’d key a newer one. I purchased this 2004 S-Works E5 frame on eBay in decent shape but needing some work. I wet sanded the dings out of the fork and put a couple of coats of clear lacquer on it. I took a stiff brush and some degreaser and cleaned all the little nooks and crannies on the Anodized Silver frame followed by a coat of wax on the frame and fork. I also installed a new headset.
The bike was built up with Sram Force 2010, a 2007 Specialized Seat Post w/ Zert insert, FSA K-Force Light compact handlebars, 3T ARX Pro stem, Dura Ace WH7850 C24 CL wheels, Dura Ace pedals and Vittoria Corsa Evo tires.
All I can say is this is aluminum done the right way. I love this bike. It’s not harsh in any way. Acceleration, road feedback and tracking at speed are all excellent. This was meant to be a secondary bike but I end up riding it as much as my primary bike. (Cervelo RS with Sram Red and 3T Cockpit.) If you're looking to build a backup or even primary ride, you can't go wrong with this frame.
Favorite Ride: Smooth Roads/Light Winds
Price Paid:
$340.00
Purchased At: eBay
Similar Products Used: 80 Cannondale R600 3.0 w/ Shimano 105SC
05 Specialized Tarmac Pro w/ DA 7800
07 Specialized Roubaix w/ Sram Rival
09 Specialized Tarmac Pro w/ DA 7800
09 Cervelo RS w/ Sram Red
Bike Setup: Bike setup is in the review. The carbon seatpost, handlebars and wheels really make this a nice, nice ride..
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josh
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: September 10, 2008
Strengths: stiff stiff stiff
great geometryWeaknesses: none found yetBottom Line: Holy crap this bike is sick to ride one. As a bigger rider 5'11 190-195 I needed a stiff setup. This frame is exactly what I Needed. It jumps out like a bat outta hell as soon as I hit the pedal. no loss of power. good climbing and sprinting. handles like its on rails. i cant flex this frame. Had a Caad7 R5000 frame previously..doesnt even compare (flexy in the front end).
Favorite Ride: camp winny
Purchased At: Bobs bikes
Similar Products Used: litespeed vortex
Cannondale Caad7 R5000
Bike Setup: E5 frame w/the C4 carbon fork
SRAM Rival shifters and Derailers
Dura Ace 7800 crank
Speedplay Zero track special pedals
ritchey pro 130 stem
Fsa Gossamer ergo bar
mavic cosmic carbone wheels w/ stelvio ultremo tires.
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savezvous
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: May 17, 2007
Strengths: Fast and nimble at high speed. Light (57" race ready weighs 16.5 lbs). Solid and confidence inspiring.Weaknesses: Doesn't soak up all the bumps, but is still forgiving if you use the Specialized seat post and Toupe saddle (best saddle I've used) setup.Bottom Line: Fast, stiff, and supple. This bike corners really well at high speeds, and inspires quick acceleration out of the saddle.
Not as forgiving as a full carbon, but handles better than my buddy's Colnago at speed.
Similar Products Used: Masi, Colnago, other Specialized, Fetish, Felt
Bike Setup: Specialized seat post
Toupe saddle
FSA cranks/BB, bars
Dura Ace Shifters/derailleurs
Bontrager xxx lite wheels
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