Strengths: Vibration damping for long rides.
Translink reduces weight and adds stiffness.
Light weight for climbing.
Never seen another.
Weaknesses: None.
Bottom Line:
This is my first carbon bike. The first one I've ever ridden, and hopefully the last. It's perfect for me. I built it out at 13.8 pounds including pedals and water bottle cages, and it climbs like a dream on gravel roads.
Similar Products Used: None. My other bikes are steel and titanium.
Bike Setup: VXS Translink frame
Time carbon titanium crank
Time carbon titanium pedals
Record Titanium
Deda Newton handlebar
Zero Gravity brakes
American Classig Magnesium wheels
Selle San Marco Aspide saddle
I have had some people say the VXR Pro team is more comfortable with than the VXS Translink, because the integrated seat tube/post transmits more shock to the rider than the conven Read More »