Road Cycling - r1000 vs. r2000

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ecp8503
06-27-04, 10:55 PM
If you had the option to buy a c'dale r2000 for $300 more than an r1000, which bike would you go for?

and are the frame on these two bikes exactly the same?

saltedeggman
06-28-04, 01:41 AM
according to cannondale's website, they share the same frame...

the optimo si

the only differences are tires, chain, cassettes, bb, handlebar/stem, brake, seatpost.

Personally, i'd opt for 2000 because simply its a higher end model, and its not my money :)
Crispin
06-28-04, 04:25 AM
The question is if the differences are worth the extra money, you could answer that.
I don't thinks so

Big H
06-28-04, 05:30 AM
If you can afford it, higher end components are ALWAYS worth while in the long run.

Keep those wheels spinning!!!

Big H
firthy
06-28-04, 06:50 AM
If you're talking about the 2004 models, I'd definitely go with the R2000 -- it's the only one of the two that comes in red!

http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/04/cusa/model-4RR2D.html
shokhead
06-28-04, 07:18 AM
Its only 300 bucks,heck yes the 2000. Thats a cheap upgrade.
UrbanSherpa
06-28-04, 07:40 AM
Frame is the same. Although there probably is a $300. difference somewhere, is it $300. that matters to you? They both feature Ultegra, but the stem (which may be the first thing you change, anyway!) ,and wheels are different. There are also a few subtle differences that wouldn't matter to me. The red 2000 looks more classic/better, but I could live with either.

Ultimately, the frame is the same. You can upgrade the smaller items later. The more 'customized' the bike is, the more it will feel like yours only.

I'd save the $300, and spend it on good accessories (helmet, shorts, and a really loud jersey).


P.S. I have a Cannondale RW700, with mostly 105, and love it. My buddy has a R1000, and although his components are more $$$ than mine I can outrun him On Any Sunday. Components aren't a big deal at that level.
shokhead
06-28-04, 10:10 AM
You must have looked at something different then me,difference are a few more like wheelset

tires

rear cogs

handlebars and stem

headset

breakset

Some difference makers.
UrbanSherpa
06-29-04, 10:49 AM
You must have looked at something different then me,difference are a few more like wheelset

tires

rear cogs

handlebars and stem

headset

breakset

Some difference makers.


Please reread the part where it says...."There are also a few subtle differences that wouldn't matter to me". I didn't limit the differences to the wheels, and stem. Under his name it says 'Newbie'. As a Newbie these other 'subtle differences' would be slight in regards to the overall performance of the bike.
AeroDog
06-29-04, 03:28 PM
If you had the option to buy a c'dale r2000 for $300 more than an r1000, which bike would you go for?

and are the frame on these two bikes exactly the same?

Absolutely, get the R2000.
TrekRider
06-29-04, 03:49 PM
If you had the option to buy a c'dale r2000 for $300 more than an r1000, which bike would you go for?

and are the frame on these two bikes exactly the same?

Frame is the same, and take ther R2000 NOW!
tbick
06-29-04, 07:40 PM
R2000....not much of a tough decision....you won't regret it later!