I'm looking to buy my first road bike. Until now, I had only ride mountain bike. I'm looking for a bike with which I could go to work (20 km) and having good riding performance in evening and week end.
After a week comparing bikes, I focused my attention on two models. The Kona Zing and the Giant OCR-1. Here, in Quebec, the Zing is available for 1300$ and the OCR-1 for 1400$.
The major points with which I have most difficulties are :
- Wheelset Mavic Aksium vs Xero XSR-3
- Shifters : 105 vs Ultegra
- Bottom bracket : TruVativ Elita GigaPipe vs TH 7420
- Frame ready for rack (for changing clothes and maybe portable computer)
Here are the specs of the two bikes : <TABLE><TR><TD><TD/><TD>Giant OCR1<TD/><TD>Kona Zing<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Frame<TD/><TD>ALUXX butted aluminum, Compact Road Design<TD/> <TD>Dedacciai Force 7005 Butted Aluminum<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Fork<TD/> <TD>FormulaOne Composite w/aluminum steerer<TD/> <TD>Kona Carbon Race<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Shifters<TD/> <TD>Shimano Ultegra STI, 9 speed<TD/> <TD>Shimano 105<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Front Derailleur<TD/><TD>Shimano 105<TD/> <TD>Shimano 105<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Rear Derailleur<TD/><TD>Shimano Ultegra<TD/> <TD>Shimano 105<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Brakes<TD/> <TD>Tektro Dual Pivot, Long Reach<TD/> <TD>Tektro RX 40<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Brake Levers<TD/> <TD>Shimano Ultegra STI<TD/> <TD>Shimano 105<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Cassette<TD/><TD>SRAM PG-950 12-26T, 9 speed<TD/> <TD>Shimano CS-HG70 12-25, 9 speed<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Chain<TD/> <TD>Shimano HG53<TD/> <TD>Shimano CN-HG73<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Crank<TD/><TD>TruVativ Elita, 30/42/52T<TD/><TD>FSA Gossamer CK602C 30/42/52<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Bottom Bracket<TD/> <TD>TruVativ Elita GigaPipe SL ISIS<TD/> <TD>TH 7420<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Rims<TD/> <TD>Xero XSR-3<TD/> <TD>Mavic Aksium<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Hubs<TD/> <TD>Xero XSR-3<TD/> <TD>Mavic Aksium<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Spokes<TD/> <TD>Xero XSR-3<TD/> <TD>Mavic Aksium<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Tires<TD/> <TD>Michelin Dynamic, 700x 25c<TD/> <TD>Continental Ultrasport 700 x 23C<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Handlebar<TD/> <TD>Alloy Anatomic Bend<TD/> <TD>FSA RD-300 OS<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Stem<TD/> <TD>Easton EA50 6 Degree Bend<TD/> <TD>FSA ST-OS-150<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Headset<TD/> <TD>FSA Integrated Cartridge Bearing<TD/> <TD>FSA Orbit C8 Integrated<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Seat Post<TD/> <TD>Composite, 27.2x300mm<TD/> <TD>FSA SP SL-280<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Saddle<TD/> <TD>WTB Laser V Race<TD/> <TD>Selle Italia Initiale Special Edition<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Pedals<TD/> <TD>Shimano M505<TD/><TD>None<TD/> <TR/>
<TR><TD>Price<TD/> <TD>$1,400.00<TD/> <TD>$1,300.00<TD/><TR/>
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Yours opinions would be appreciated.
Thanks
After a week comparing bikes, I focused my attention on two models. The Kona Zing and the Giant OCR-1. Here, in Quebec, the Zing is available for 1300$ and the OCR-1 for 1400$.
The major points with which I have most difficulties are :
- Wheelset Mavic Aksium vs Xero XSR-3
- Shifters : 105 vs Ultegra
- Bottom bracket : TruVativ Elita GigaPipe vs TH 7420
- Frame ready for rack (for changing clothes and maybe portable computer)
Here are the specs of the two bikes : <TABLE><TR><TD><TD/><TD>Giant OCR1<TD/><TD>Kona Zing<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Frame<TD/><TD>ALUXX butted aluminum, Compact Road Design<TD/> <TD>Dedacciai Force 7005 Butted Aluminum<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Fork<TD/> <TD>FormulaOne Composite w/aluminum steerer<TD/> <TD>Kona Carbon Race<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Shifters<TD/> <TD>Shimano Ultegra STI, 9 speed<TD/> <TD>Shimano 105<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Front Derailleur<TD/><TD>Shimano 105<TD/> <TD>Shimano 105<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Rear Derailleur<TD/><TD>Shimano Ultegra<TD/> <TD>Shimano 105<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Brakes<TD/> <TD>Tektro Dual Pivot, Long Reach<TD/> <TD>Tektro RX 40<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Brake Levers<TD/> <TD>Shimano Ultegra STI<TD/> <TD>Shimano 105<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Cassette<TD/><TD>SRAM PG-950 12-26T, 9 speed<TD/> <TD>Shimano CS-HG70 12-25, 9 speed<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Chain<TD/> <TD>Shimano HG53<TD/> <TD>Shimano CN-HG73<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Crank<TD/><TD>TruVativ Elita, 30/42/52T<TD/><TD>FSA Gossamer CK602C 30/42/52<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Bottom Bracket<TD/> <TD>TruVativ Elita GigaPipe SL ISIS<TD/> <TD>TH 7420<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Rims<TD/> <TD>Xero XSR-3<TD/> <TD>Mavic Aksium<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Hubs<TD/> <TD>Xero XSR-3<TD/> <TD>Mavic Aksium<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Spokes<TD/> <TD>Xero XSR-3<TD/> <TD>Mavic Aksium<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Tires<TD/> <TD>Michelin Dynamic, 700x 25c<TD/> <TD>Continental Ultrasport 700 x 23C<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Handlebar<TD/> <TD>Alloy Anatomic Bend<TD/> <TD>FSA RD-300 OS<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Stem<TD/> <TD>Easton EA50 6 Degree Bend<TD/> <TD>FSA ST-OS-150<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Headset<TD/> <TD>FSA Integrated Cartridge Bearing<TD/> <TD>FSA Orbit C8 Integrated<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Seat Post<TD/> <TD>Composite, 27.2x300mm<TD/> <TD>FSA SP SL-280<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Saddle<TD/> <TD>WTB Laser V Race<TD/> <TD>Selle Italia Initiale Special Edition<TD/><TR/>
<TR><TD>Pedals<TD/> <TD>Shimano M505<TD/><TD>None<TD/> <TR/>
<TR><TD>Price<TD/> <TD>$1,400.00<TD/> <TD>$1,300.00<TD/><TR/>
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Yours opinions would be appreciated.
Thanks