[Strsljen]

Hi!

I currently ride Focus Variado Expert 2006.

I'm considering to buy a carbon frame/fork and Kuota K-factor is most desired option

Now, I'm not a triathlete, I most enjoy climbing hills.

Since I have no oportunity to try this bike before I buy a framest... I really don't know is that a bike for me, or is it just a plain TT bike.

I'm looking a strong responsive bike for a hill climber.

Any help is very welcomed!

Best regards,

M.

 

[C-40]

not a climber...

A frame with a 76 degree seat tube angle is a TT bike, not one intended for climbing. It's more common to be a little further back than normal for climbing. A seatpost with a lot of setback (like 35mm) would help, but moving the saddle back also increases the reach to the bars. I suspect that getting a decent fit would be a problem, but you'd have to post a lot more info to know for sure.

 

[dbmather]

Concur with C-40 on this - the K-Factor is very clearly designed for triathlons and time trials. If what you most enjoy is climbing, I'd be surprised if it's the bike for you. Since you're interested in Kuota, suggest you look at the Kharma and the Kebel road bikes, which are in same price range as the K-Factor (Kharma a little less, Kebel a little more). Both have frame geometries much better suited for climbing. I'm a big fan of Kuotas; I ride a Kebel, and think it's a great all around bike. I'm no pure climber, but the Kebel climbs very well - it's pretty light and transfers power from pedaling to wheels very well. Any problems I have when climbing on the Kebel are certainly not due to the bike!

 

[Strsljen]

Concur with C-40 on this - the K-Factor is very clearly designed for triathlons and time trials. If what you most enjoy is climbing, I'd be surprised if it's the bike for you. Since you're interested in Kuota, suggest you look at the Kharma and the Kebel road bikes, which are in same price range as the K-Factor (Kharma a little less, Kebel a little more). Both have frame geometries much better suited for climbing. I'm a big fan of Kuotas; I ride a Kebel, and think it's a great all around bike. I'm no pure climber, but the Kebel climbs very well - it's pretty light and transfers power from pedaling to wheels very well. Any problems I have when climbing on the Kebel are certainly not due to the bike!

Hi!

I had Kebel in mind, then I spoted K-factor. Very nice bike, but you are probably right - not for a climber.

Seems like I will get back to idea of getting Kebel one day...

Thanks to all for advices.

M.