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Leopard Cycles CL1
Leopard Cycles CL1
MSRP: $ 2295.00

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The natural evolution from the Leopard L1, Leopard Cycles introduces the CL1. Using external Carbon lugs on the primary frame triangle, while continuing to use the same main “structural web” tube shap...
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Reviewed by: 
Peter Dahlstrand

Review Date
November 9, 2007

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 Year

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Price Paid:  $5000.00 at Leopard,Half-MoonBay

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
E.Bay hills-Mt Diablo

Bike Setup:
Leopard Cranks,stem,seatpost,campy drivetrain and wheels

Summary:
I've had this bike for a year and enjoy it very much.It rides comfortably and climbs really well but the best part is the smooth predictable handling on the downhills,especially on rough roads.

Strengths:
Ride and rough road handling.Great value for the money.

Similar Products Used:
several Ti and steel bikes and Alan Carbonio

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Reviewed by: 
plpnh

Review Date
November 8, 2007

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 Year

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Price Paid:  $2600.00 at leopardcycles.com

Model Year:
2006

Summary:
I was a bit leary of the fit buying a bike online (I'm 6'3") But after a few emails with Leopard, they assured me the fit would be correct. They were right. All I had to do was put on the fron wheel and pedals and i was off riding. I think I had to make a few minor adjustments but that's it. Bike came with a handy re-usable travel box (which, I have already put to good use) Nice custom paint, the handlebars are super comfy too with that wide 'shelf' to grip when not in the hoods or drops. This bike has it all, 100% carbon, light, killer paint, a great climbing and cornering bike. Never a front end wobble. And for the money, you cant beat it. This is a 15.75 pound bike with full Ultegra. I'd recommend this bike to anyone thinking of purchasing a new ride.

Strengths:
quick acceleration.
stiff but gives a rather smooth ride in the rough stuff.
Very light weight.
coolness factor of owning a Leopard in New England, everybody makes comments.
Great climbing bike.

Weaknesses:
None really

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My Trek

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Reviewed by: 
Erich

Review Date
November 4, 2007

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
6 months

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Price Paid:  $3000.00 at Internet

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Bent Mountain

Bike Setup:
The bike I ordered was outfitted with Dura-ace except for the crankset, FSA which the company added at my request. I installed my own wheels & pedals. As stated earlier - perfect fit.

Summary:
I've ridden many different frames & the Leopard CL1 is by far the most comfortable & lightest frame I have ever ridden. In addition the custom paint job is beautiful and to look at the bike is to want to ride it. The frame comes almost completely assembled in the box and the setup was exactly the dimensions I emailed to the company.

Strengths:
In order of importance: cost, comfort, looks.

Weaknesses:
???? none really; having to finalize the assembly if anything.

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Trek 1200, Specialized Epic Comp, Litespeed Classic.

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Reviewed by: 
strid3rrr

Review Date
October 30, 2007

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
6 months

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Price Paid:  $3200.00 at online

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Leopard CL1

Bike Setup:
I upgraded to SRAM Force components and Velomax Ascent II wheels and love them.

Summary:
This is a great road bike. It is responsive and yet the carbon frame dampens the bumps on long rides. I'll be using it in road races in 2008. The bike's a looker, too. I get a lot of great comments at events.

Strengths:
Stiff, yet smooth-riding frame. Responsive handling in turns. Absolutely a head-turner!

Weaknesses:
I was a bit apprehensive about sizing/ording online, however, the fit of the bike is perfect.

Similar Products Used:
Specialized S Works (2001)

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Reviewed by: 
geosherman

Review Date
October 27, 2007

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 Year

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Price Paid:  $2700.00 at Leopard Cycles

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
Leoaprd CL1

Bike Setup:
Ultegra 12-27; Compact Crankset; Orion II Wheelset; Leopard Crank, handlebar, stem; Crank Brothers Quattro Pedals

Summary:
I love this bike because it responds so well to me. When I start to hammer the pedals the bike carries me to the best of my ability. Whether I ride 20 or 200 miles this bike is comfortable (it absorbs bumps) and it feels so efficient. Every Personal Record of mine has been set on this bike. It feels fast and looks faster. What drove me to buy this bike were the features and the price. I was able to get a full Ultegra setup with a complete carbon frame for what the big boys will give you a 105 & Ultegra mix.

Strengths:
Value;

Weaknesses:
waiting a couple of weeks for the bike, I soon forgot about that as I put the bike on the road with me.

Similar Products Used:
Specialized Roubaix

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