Help me spec out a new bike
02-07-09, 08:20 PM
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Help me spec out a new bike
Currently I ride a Cervelo Soloist Team, which I like, but it's a bit heavy and I want to upgrade.
Here are the parameters:
Price limit: ~5k
Light as possible (16lbs or lighter)
Good climbing bike
Dura Ace components or better
Thanks!
Also, help me pick a frame. I'm size 54. My bike shop has a bunch of frames for sale here:
https://helenscycles.com/merchant/178...outsBanner.jpg
Here are the parameters:
Price limit: ~5k
Light as possible (16lbs or lighter)
Good climbing bike
Dura Ace components or better
Thanks!
Also, help me pick a frame. I'm size 54. My bike shop has a bunch of frames for sale here:
https://helenscycles.com/merchant/178...outsBanner.jpg
Last edited by Ben FR; 02-07-09 at 08:29 PM.
02-07-09, 08:48 PM
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Can you move your existing components to the new bike? You could get almost any awesome frame/fork combination for under-budget if you did.
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02-07-09, 08:50 PM
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I'd just go with a Cervelo R3 sl frame and something like the Reynolds MV32T UL.
https://www.reynoldscycling.com/index...em&p_itm_pk=12
https://www.reynoldscycling.com/index...em&p_itm_pk=12
02-07-09, 10:46 PM
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What is certain is that 09 Rival is better than Ultegra.
Red is lighter than DA, not as smooth shifting. FD takes more travel to shift, but RD is quicker.
I think Red is better than 7800, not so sure of 7900. Take a bike equipped with it out on the road and try it out; you may or may not like the hoods, shifting action.
Red is lighter than DA, not as smooth shifting. FD takes more travel to shift, but RD is quicker.
I think Red is better than 7800, not so sure of 7900. Take a bike equipped with it out on the road and try it out; you may or may not like the hoods, shifting action.
02-08-09, 01:01 AM
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my 51 soloist team is easily under 17 lbs and i still have the heavy Wolf CL fork (steel steerer tube)...
i dont think your bike can weigh much more... then again i'm running SRAM Rival which weighs about the same as dura-ace 7800... and williams 19 wheels...
i dont think your bike can weigh much more... then again i'm running SRAM Rival which weighs about the same as dura-ace 7800... and williams 19 wheels...
02-08-09, 01:07 AM
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Can we have a build list on your current bike? It might help us figure out what you should keep to transfer, and what you should just get rid of.
02-08-09, 01:08 AM
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What wheels are you runnng on the soloist right now?
02-08-09, 11:42 AM
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Part Ultegra Kit
Fork Wolf CL
Seatpost Cervélo aero carbon 2-position
Shift/Brake Levers Shimano Ultegra STI
Front Derailleur Shimano Ultegra
Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra
Cassette Shimano Ultegra 12-27
Chain Shimano Ultegra
Brake Calipers Cervélo Mach2
Crankset FSA Gossamer Compact MegaExo
Bottom Bracket FSA Gossamer MegaExo
Headset FSA
Stem FSA OS-150
Handlebars FSA RD-250
Saddle Selle San Marco Ponza
Wheels Shimano R500
Tires Vittoria Diamante Pro Slick
Specs may change without notice.
