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AzTallRider 05-22-13 12:09 PM

I'll put up a pic as soon as I get the narrower bars I've ordered, but with race wheels, the giant Giant comes in at 15.75#.

sarals 05-22-13 12:34 PM

I'm starting to look at Chinese TT frames. Don't yell at me.

caloso 05-22-13 12:54 PM

I, uh I mean a friend, would be interested to see what you find.

sarals 05-22-13 01:16 PM


Originally Posted by caloso (Post 15654580)
I, uh I mean a friend, would be interested to see what you find.

:thumb:

sarals 05-22-13 04:55 PM

I've found these two:

http://www.departmentofgoods.com/rid...an-rs-frameset

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-Stevens...item2a27028b98

:so far.

Is anyone familiar with either/both?

Hermes 05-22-13 05:01 PM

Check these out.

sarals 05-22-13 05:14 PM


Originally Posted by Hermes (Post 15655606)
Check these out.

I am. This one looks intriguing!

Is this the better deal and or bike?

valygrl 05-22-13 05:55 PM

You know your frame reach and stack, before you start buying online, right? Right???

Racer Ex 05-22-13 06:50 PM


Originally Posted by sarals (Post 15655588)

Yes. The Dean is the econo version of their pro tour bike. Raced the top end version for several years. Ridley builds a good bike.

The Stevens has a lot of odd things about it...it's a bit of a mash up of ideas. Bike Baron is the "outlet" for Sinclair Imports.

I'd take a look at the new Dolan.

More info here.

For $1500 you get the headset, brakes, levers, and a seat post with a ton of adjustability.

If you're looking at the Planet X I'd go shop Ali Express. It's an open mold frame and there are a lot of them in the $600 or less range out there. My experience with Planet X a few years ago wasn't good on the customer service side; they recalled a crank I bought from them and they stiffed me on 2nd day shipping they said they'd pay but I ended up eating. Never answered my emails or phone messages.

shovelhd 05-22-13 07:25 PM

Stevens makes a great cross bike. That's really what they're known for. They fit funny, too, so you will see almost new ones for sale often as people bought the wrong size online. As good a brand as it is, I would not trust a TT bike from them. It's not their thing.

Ridley makes great bikes.

caloso 05-22-13 08:01 PM

I am super happy with my Excalibur. It is just a straight-up, no-nonsense race bike. I would seriously look at that Dean if it fits.

sarals 05-22-13 08:32 PM


Originally Posted by valygrl (Post 15655763)
You know your frame reach and stack, before you start buying online, right? Right???

Right!!!

sarals 05-22-13 08:35 PM

I'm kicking tires right now. There's a lot to learn. I'm not going to pull the trigger on anything until after the SG.

That Dolan is badass, Ex! I know Ridleys are great bikes. I didn't know Planet X had iffy customer service. And, those Chinese frames have quite a following out there.

I'm just scratching the surface.

sarals 05-23-13 08:22 AM

This I found on Ali Express in several different iterations. Looks badass. I found what you mean by "open mold", Ex. There are many, many, MANY similar frame sets on that site. The prices are quite tolerable. The Velobuild forum is a good source for questions on the manufacturers and the bikes themselves. So far I've found mostly positive experiences. The biggest "complaint" is shipping time, with six weeks to two months before the bike arrives being the norm. Quality doesn't seem to be an issue, at all.

sarals 05-23-13 10:19 AM


Originally Posted by valygrl (Post 15655763)
You know your frame reach and stack, before you start buying online, right? Right???

My reach is 40CM and stack is 53CM (Bianchi and CAAD 10). Now, are these numbers valid for a TT bike, which has an entirely different geometry? Look here, for instance. Going by that, a bike that would fall into my dimensions would be a 54CM, and even then the stack is shorter. Like I said, I've got a lot to learn.

AzTallRider 05-23-13 07:41 PM

I don't think the geo is transferable, although general sizing may be applicable. You need to try a few TT bikes on for size.

sarals 05-23-13 09:10 PM


Originally Posted by AzTallRider (Post 15660297)
I don't think the geo is transferable, although general sizing may be applicable. You need to try a few TT bikes on for size.

I do. There in lies the problem....no one locally carries them because "they don't sell". Oh, well. I'll dig deeper after SG.

valygrl 05-23-13 09:26 PM

My geo is really different. Start with a retul fiit or go talk to wade at spokesman in Santa Cruz.

shovelhd 05-24-13 06:17 AM

http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l...psde6adb7a.jpg


Blanco built up its Giant Propel aero road frames with TT bars, and used Shimano Di2's multi-button capability to provide shift options at every hand position. The two aero extensions have one button each (left goes to an easier gear, right side to a harder one), and the bull horns have the usual Di2 brake/shift levers. The team paired the aerobar setup with light Shimano C24 wheels. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Take that, you multi button haters. :)

valygrl 05-24-13 06:22 AM

(that's not hate, it's envy)

AzTallRider 05-24-13 08:01 AM

I'd have the Propel with Di2 and sprinter shifters, but that model isn't being delivered to the US this year. I decided not to strip the 9000 and switch to electronic.

sarals 05-24-13 03:17 PM


Originally Posted by valygrl (Post 15660770)
My geo is really different. Start with a retul fiit or go talk to wade at spokesman in Santa Cruz.

Ahhhh, yes - Spokesman! I do NEED to go up there.

sarals 05-24-13 03:20 PM


Originally Posted by valygrl (Post 15661643)
(that's not hate, it's envy)

Yes - button envy. COOL looking bikes!

I'm investigating this right now...but not until I know what fits. However, it fits into my badass looks quotient, as well as Brand Loyalty. We'll see!

gsteinb 06-11-13 04:31 AM


Originally Posted by Racer Ex (Post 15647404)
Shovel, once you go techno, you'll never go back.

Some mediocre cell phone pics of the Venge. Ridden in anger for the first time this weekend.

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/...ps46f2f666.jpg

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2c7bb204.jpg



aside cost what's the difference between the Venge and the McClaren version?

Racer Ex 06-11-13 09:36 AM


Originally Posted by gsteinb (Post 15729021)
aside cost what's the difference between the Venge and the McClaren version?

I'm guessing the McClaren version has fancy paint and uses, instead of super secret carbon, super DUPER secret carbon.


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