Cervelo Soloist Carbon or Aluminum?
08-30-06, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
I think Voigt spent a lot of time this year on the carbon Soloist
https://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/20.../tour063/voigt
https://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/20...ur0613/DV93259
https://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/20..._06TDFstg10013
https://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/20.../tour063/voigt
https://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/20...ur0613/DV93259
https://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/20..._06TDFstg10013
08-30-06, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
I agree that good carbon is just too much, and difficult to justify. I bet there are some CSC riders who prefer the aluminium Soloist.
I just bought one of these frame-sets for about $700 US! Can't beat alu for 'bang for buck'
I just bought one of these frame-sets for about $700 US! Can't beat alu for 'bang for buck'
08-31-06, 12:34 AM
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ooh, I like that paint scheme a lot.
https://www.bmc-racing.com/bikes.cfm?...tID=4&modID=29
there's is so much red, white and black stuff these days
08-31-06, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by velorapide
I would suggest a professional fitting. Soloists have a long top tube and fit a little differently than any bike I have ridden. I am 6' and I normally ride a 56-57 cm bike in most major manufacturers, but I was fit for a 54cm soloist team. My short torso fits great, while my super long legs give me generous seat post exposure!
08-31-06, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by downbycoleslaw
Cervelo has a fairly normal toptube length for the Soloist model. The toptube length is 54.5cm for a 54cm frame size. This is the same length as found on 54m frames from Cannondale, Trek, Specialized (very close at 54.8cm), and Scott. The sizing is similarly consistent in the 56cm and 58cm models.
08-31-06, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by DocRay
No. Cervelo holds the same tube angles regardless of size, which means the larger frames have very long top tubes relative to other bikes.
08-31-06, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by DocRay
Flip a coin? There's a $2800 difference in price ($3200 for SLC). NOT worth it.
08-31-06, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by krazyderek
What if he just wants carbon? I've been in this position before and as long as i have the disposible income i'd always go for a carbon frame as my primary bike.
