Got mine 3 months ago
I am totaly amazed with this bike. I was leary at first, buying a $2000 bike without riding one first, so I went to their location in the SF Bay Area, met with the owner of the company. I called ahead and spec'ed the bike so they would have it ready foe me to ride. Ordered the L1 frame in Red to gold fade, pic is on their website in gallery. Went for a 20 mile ride with another local Leopard bike owner. Ride was very smooth and what I really liked was the way it handles on the decents. very quick thriugh the turns. You can tell how well it corners just riding cricles and eights in a parking lot! Got it with the compact cranks and 105 group for $2000 and no tax. Can't beat the 30 day money back offer, I thought of that like maybe have a free bike for a month and return it, but I couldnt give it up! The paint is done in Santa Cruz CA, at the same shop that paints Calfee carbon frames. Frame is made in Taiwan at same factory as Giant and cranks stems are made by FSA with Leopard brand on them. Total weight was 16lbs even, no pedals. I did th upgrade to the Velomax AcentII wheels for $200. These wheels sell for retail 650 - 750 dollers. The 105 group seemd to be the best deal, Ultrgra was $500 more, but the upgrade was only shifters, brakes and deraileurs. I am very pleased with the bike and would reccomend them. I get lots of compliments on the rides, and questions too.
