Colnago CLX - fishy price?
08-01-08, 12:57 PM
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Colnago CLX - fishy price?
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A regional bike store claims they are selling a new Colnago CLX frameset for $1899, no headset. The bike is priced at $2899 MSRP on Colnago's site and at Competitive Cyclist.
A $1000 price difference sounds incredible, but I'm having doubts.
What are your thoughts on this huge price difference?
A regional bike store claims they are selling a new Colnago CLX frameset for $1899, no headset. The bike is priced at $2899 MSRP on Colnago's site and at Competitive Cyclist.
A $1000 price difference sounds incredible, but I'm having doubts.
What are your thoughts on this huge price difference?
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Colnago's site shows the MSRP, as does Competitive Cyclist, who sell everything at MSRP, anyway.
Colnago E1's used to retail for over $3500 USD, while they can now be found for less than $2500 USD.
I wouldn't be surprised if the CLX has met the same closeout fate.
Colnago E1's used to retail for over $3500 USD, while they can now be found for less than $2500 USD.
I wouldn't be surprised if the CLX has met the same closeout fate.
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Additional question:
I have a 58 cm Specialized Roubaix. I've read a post here on BF saying that there is a huge difference between the CLX sloping/curved frame and the traditional bike frames. I'm trying to figure out what a 58cm Roubaix frame would be equivalent in a Colnago CLX. Any suggestions/comments are welcome.
I have a 58 cm Specialized Roubaix. I've read a post here on BF saying that there is a huge difference between the CLX sloping/curved frame and the traditional bike frames. I'm trying to figure out what a 58cm Roubaix frame would be equivalent in a Colnago CLX. Any suggestions/comments are welcome.
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Additional question:
I have a 58 cm Specialized Roubaix. I've read a post here on BF saying that there is a huge difference between the CLX sloping/curved frame and the traditional bike frames. I'm trying to figure out what a 58cm Roubaix frame would be equivalent in a Colnago CLX. Any suggestions/comments are welcome.
I have a 58 cm Specialized Roubaix. I've read a post here on BF saying that there is a huge difference between the CLX sloping/curved frame and the traditional bike frames. I'm trying to figure out what a 58cm Roubaix frame would be equivalent in a Colnago CLX. Any suggestions/comments are welcome.
Depending on the stem and how many spacers you have now, the Colnago CLX will have a lower handlebar position than the Roubaix.
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