[sourdough]

I am still in the process of getting another bike.

There is a huge difference in price between the Tricross Comp $2300.00 and the Sport $1300.00 Canadian.

Is the price difference worth getting the Comp?

I think the Comp weighs about 18 pounds and the Sport weighs 23 pounds.

The guys at the bike shop sure can talk you into going for the better equiped Comp.

I took the Sport for a short ride it was a nice bike.

The Comp has carbon seatstays which is suposed to make a smoother ride, 10 speed compared to the Sports 9. external crank bearings

Anyways just wondering what would be the best way to go.

thanks

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[txtricrossryder]

I have the 2006 version. It is the comp double. I am not sure if you are looking at the 2006 or the 2007, but I decided on the comp over the sport, because the trigger mechanism on the sport was not made to where a normal person could reach under to shift the gears. I preferred the shifting style on the comp. I did not like the carbon seatpost that came with mine. I ended up getting a FSA seatpost.

I did pay more than what I would of for the sport, but I wanted something that was completely equipped (except for the seatpost) that I would not have to change out with other accessories later.

If I was going to do it all over again and I had to choose the 2007 sport or comp model, I would still go with the Comp. It is worth the extra money in my honest opinion.

[jpearl]

You're talking about a $1000 difference between a bike that is made for versitile usage - the Sport (commuting, sport touring, and cyclocross-style riding) and a bike that is an all-out cyclocross racing maching - the Comp.

Before you start to wonder about the differences in weight and frame features, ask yourself this: exactly what kind of riding do you plan to do with this bike?

[sourdough]

That is a good point.

I think I fit your first catagory. (commuting, sport touring, and cyclocross-style riding).

I don't want to get caught up in spending more than I need too. I am just thinking down the road I may want the Comp.

Thanks

Stewart

[atomship47]

i agree, its a good point. from experience, when you decide you're ready for a new "type" of bike that you haven't had experience with, its probably best to under-spend until you really know what you want and how you'll ride. that's what i've done: i went from a really sweet dept store mtn bike, to a comfort bike, to a hybrid. now i'm looking for a cross or road bike so i can take it on the road or rails-to-trails.

however, the comp is an awesome bike. once i saw it, i couldn't convince myself to consider the sport anymore. a cf bike with nice components for $2k is awfully enticing. i can't get out of the mindset of "if i'm going to spend $1k, why not go ahead and spend $2k to get all the components i want). i've got myself convinced that i want at least 105-level components.






hehehe, sorry. this post is probably of no use whatsoever to you. hehehe.

[PATH]

I am with atomship47 on this one. As it turns out I had to ask myself the same question you are asking. My brother and I are both getting the Tricross Comp. After discussion we felt it was better to go up a step for the goodies. I have a great shop and no one tries to sell me anything I don't need. Heck, they talk me out of a few things.

[flipped4bikes]

My take on my Tricross Comp '06 is that it really isn't a racer. You could race it, but that's not what it's built for. An S-Works TriX is a racer. Having said that, the '07 Comp is sweet with the up spec E5 frame. What I didn't like is the change from compact double to a triple. But that is personal preference, and the triple makes it the TriX more versatile with the 10-spd drivetrain.

I use my TriX for most everything: commuting, touring, club rides, dirt roads, gravel trails, some singletrack.

The Sport was never a consideration for me. If you can afford it, get the Comp. 105 today shifts just as well as the last generation Ultegra (which is very good!) and I have more confidence in its durability than Tiagra. For the same price, the '07 gives you a better frame and drivetrain than last year.

I still wouldn't race it...;)