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Now before I get all the Bikes Direct bashing, I value your opinions but have probably read them already so don't need to see them again.
I'm trying to decide between these two bikes for my first road bike. I have MTB'ed for years but more of my riding has been on the road this year so it's time to get off the full susser on to something a bit more efficient!
The Immortal ($1295) is 5600 105 with Ultegra 6600 rear derailleur. The Le Champion ($1495) is Ultegra 6700 throughout (apart from brakes, which a lot of people upgrade anyway).
As I understand it, the Le Champion has a more relaxed geometry. With the book-between-the-legs test my inseam is 36 inches, I am 74 inches tall. BD recommend 58cm.
Link to Immortal Pro:
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/immortalpro_09.htm
Link to Le Champion: http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/lechamp_cf_ltd_xi.htm
P.S. Anyone want a 2007 Cannodale Prophet...?
I'm trying to decide between these two bikes for my first road bike. I have MTB'ed for years but more of my riding has been on the road this year so it's time to get off the full susser on to something a bit more efficient!
The Immortal ($1295) is 5600 105 with Ultegra 6600 rear derailleur. The Le Champion ($1495) is Ultegra 6700 throughout (apart from brakes, which a lot of people upgrade anyway).
As I understand it, the Le Champion has a more relaxed geometry. With the book-between-the-legs test my inseam is 36 inches, I am 74 inches tall. BD recommend 58cm.
Link to Immortal Pro:
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/immortalpro_09.htm
Link to Le Champion: http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/lechamp_cf_ltd_xi.htm
P.S. Anyone want a 2007 Cannodale Prophet...?