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06-11-03, 10:03 AM
So... I'm thinking of getting back into road racing after a long absence. What's better than starting with a new frame? :D
Actually my current frame is OK... it's a 12-yr old Specialized Allez Epic (Giant-made bonded carbon fibre) but I'm starting to get nervous about the lifespan of those bonded joints.
Does anyone here use the Cervelo Soloist (2002 or 2003) for road racing. My training is typically on less than perfect roads with lots of hills that are 0.5km to 2km long.
I love the look of the frame and the 2002 models are a good deal right now. I'm a little concened about the stiffness from the downtube and whether or not Cervelo has a good road geometry. I only need comments of the frame as I'm planning to transfer my DA 8-sp components over.
Actually my current frame is OK... it's a 12-yr old Specialized Allez Epic (Giant-made bonded carbon fibre) but I'm starting to get nervous about the lifespan of those bonded joints.
Does anyone here use the Cervelo Soloist (2002 or 2003) for road racing. My training is typically on less than perfect roads with lots of hills that are 0.5km to 2km long.
I love the look of the frame and the 2002 models are a good deal right now. I'm a little concened about the stiffness from the downtube and whether or not Cervelo has a good road geometry. I only need comments of the frame as I'm planning to transfer my DA 8-sp components over.