Description The 2006 Seduza, a totally new bike for this year’s Quintana Roo line up, will be causing temperatures to rise at triathlons worldwide. The Seduza’s inspired design, strongly influenced by its older b...
Bike Setup: Qroo size: M
Base Bar: Profile Design Cobra Base Bar
Brake Levers: PD QSC
Aero Bar: PD T2 Cobra Clip on Bars
Stem: PD Cobra S Stem 90mm 84/96 (tbp)*
Seat: Fizik Arione Tri 2 (tbp)*
Brakes: Ultegra BR 6600 (tbp)*
Crank: FSA Sl-k/Sl-k Lite (tbp)*
chain and cassette (tbp)*
tbp* = to be purchased
Summary: I actually have a 2008 QR Seduza, it just wouldn't let me choose 2008 for the year. The frameset is one of the best frames i have seen on a bike. Everywhere i go, people have to comment on how nice the bike looks. The frame is really responsive and very light. I luckily picked the year where the bike came with d/a r. derailer ultegra front derailer and d/a aero shifters. For the 2009, they definately dumbed down the components all the way through. Except for the two derailers, this is pretty much a buy-and-build bike for me. Ive gotten rid of the aluminum components that came with it. Upgraded to Profile Design T2 cobra carbon stem, clip on bars, base bar and QSC brakes. Purchased new ultegra brakes and will most likely get new chain and cassette in the future, kinda dissapointed on some of the cheap components on it. The summer will most likely yield a FSA carbon crank of some sort. The wheels are absolutely aweful. Alex 320dx. Some of the worst i have ridden on. They have a terrible feel to them (will have to get some new ones when the bike is paid off). If one were to find just a frame of this bike, you would have a very good start off point. When i am done building this bike, it will be comfortable and a rocket on the road
Strengths: speed
agility
light
responsive
color
Weaknesses: very weak components when purchased
great tires, aweful wheelset
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Summary: Great frame and geometry. The spec was a little cheesy, coming w/ a 105 level cassette. Plus, the stock wheels are just horrible. I put a rating in for the ALX320s and how bad they are.
The bike however, is just amazing. Comfortable, light, stiff, and responsive. I put some upgrades in which make the bike just amazing. I swapped the crank after a year to a KForce and went DA front to back.... this thing flies for me now. Awesome bike, best value BY FAR for the money!
Strengths: comfortable frame, light, stiff, responsive. Value
Weaknesses: stock wheels are horrible, parts spec is a little cheap, internal cable routing can be hard to work with
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Summary: I am a mountain bike racer/road rider that discovered triathlons are a lot fun. I must say that I am very happy with my Seduza purchase because of the overall quality and value of the bike.
The carbon frame is stiff and has a great ride, especially on the long races. The Durace/Ultegra/FSA/Generic component mix is a great balance between value and performance. The Vison cockpit is great as well.
My only complaint is the wheelset. The Alex wheels were poorly built, flexy, heavier and I'm already questioning their durability. The wheels flex side-to-side a lot. The spoke tension was not even which resulted in a lot of truing at first. The freewheel had to be taken rebuilt after racing in the rain one time. I plan on replacing the wheels with Hed, Zipps or Bontragers as soon as I can afford it.
The bike is noticably faster in a time trial than my road bike, and the geometry does save your legs for the run. I usually don't care about looks, but I must say, this bike looks great.
The folks at Gear West in MN did a great job of helping/fitting me with the bike. They even swapped stems months after the purchase for no charge.
Strengths: Frame
Value
Components
Cockpit
Looks
Weaknesses: Wheelset
Similar Products Used: Tested Felt, Cervelo, Specialized and Cannondale Tri bikes. Currently ride Lemond road bike
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Summary: I bought the Seduza as it has the same frame as the Caliente/Lucero, and didn't like the stock features by QR. Had problems from the first week: o-rings on the crank arms not installed, faulty BB, wheels shot after 2 months and the frame needed to be warranteed after 6 (bolt fitting on seat tube defective). QR service is atrocious - have been waiting 5+ months for the frame that they were supposed to rush out. Be very careful if you're shopping for this or any other QR - service is atrocious.
Strengths: Design is good, nice geometry; decent specs for price
Weaknesses: Everything else, but especially the terrible QR support
Similar Products Used: Kestrel Talon, Cervélo P3C, Lightspeed
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