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02-25-04, 09:04 PM
I stopped by my LBS the other day to check out the prices on a few models as I'm almost ready to replace my stolen Trek with a new ride and junk the Trek 1000 that has actually saved me during the winter! Among the models that I've initially marked down for test riding (at this LBS anyway) are the Specialized Allez Comp, the Giant TCR Alloy and the Felt F35. The reason for the Felt is the owner of the LBS was saying he could probably offer it for around $1800 USD (msrp of $2k). Even though it's a good $200 more than the specialized, the components are seemingly amazing: Dura Ace/Ultegra mix, FSA carbon cranks, Mavic Ksyrium Elite and a list weight of 18 pounds (not that I care too much about that). So I guess I'm wondering where the catch is ... is the frame any good? Felt's site states their warranty for the F35 to be 3 years. Is this standard for this kind of bike? I'm partly thinking that even if I knacker the frame in 3-5 years (don't know how I'll do that though - I'm not going to put more than 4-5k on it each year) I could replace it and not have to swap out any of the components. $1800 is more than I wanted to spend, but I figured it would be a componets investment too! Or am I full of it and the Specialized frame is actually better or just as good? I haven't ridden them yet so maybe this is all moot, but I ask this in case I like them both the same.
Cheers,
MacMan
Cheers,
MacMan