What Makes a Cervelo So Great???
05-11-09, 12:29 PM
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05-11-09, 12:53 PM
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For those of you who say that Cervelos are overpriced, look at the Trek Madone 6.5. It is the cheapest Madone with DA 7900, at $6,900. The Cervelo S2 with DA 7900 is $5,500. (The Specialized Tarmac Pro SL is $5,500 and the Cannondale SuperSix 1 is $6,100).
The Cervelo P1 is cheaper than the Trek Equinox 7, but comes with Ultegra instead of 105.
The Madone 5.5 ($4,600) and Cervelo R3 ($4,900) both come equipped with Force, but I think that most would say that the R3 is a superior enough frame to merit the $300 difference.
I just don't see how Cervelos are supposed to be massively overpriced.
The Cervelo P1 is cheaper than the Trek Equinox 7, but comes with Ultegra instead of 105.
The Madone 5.5 ($4,600) and Cervelo R3 ($4,900) both come equipped with Force, but I think that most would say that the R3 is a superior enough frame to merit the $300 difference.
I just don't see how Cervelos are supposed to be massively overpriced.
The S3 would be the same level as the Madone Red (used in 6 series Madone's). S2 would be more along the line of the 5 series.
People that look at components when comparing bikes, well, it's a tip off.
05-11-09, 12:59 PM
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Not if you are riding a Cervelo.
Note that Saxo Bank got slower when they went to Specialized and they lost to the "Test Team"...
So if it's that big of a deal...
C'mon...here in the Think Tank it's all about the bike. The riders are all secondary.
Look at Saxo.
Note that Saxo Bank got slower when they went to Specialized and they lost to the "Test Team"...
So if it's that big of a deal...
C'mon...here in the Think Tank it's all about the bike. The riders are all secondary.
Look at Saxo.
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05-11-09, 01:07 PM
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Well then we should take the Madone 5.2 with black carbon, $4,070, and the S2, $3,900. (Same components, but of course that doesn't matter).
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Is this supposed to be some type of satire, or are you just fabricating lies on the internet?
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I never said that Cervelo was overpriced, or even too pricey. My point was you were comparing apples and oranges.
BTW...with the Trek you can choose one of five frame colors...four of which in Project One with 7 day delivery. Same price as the production bike.
If you want to be a glib smart@$$, at least have some knowledge of what you are talking about.
05-11-09, 02:31 PM
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Based on my limited experience and research, it would appear that Cervélo bikes are as well designed and manufactured as any other top range bike on the market. Compared to other top end bikes, Cervélo bikes seem to neither inexpensive nor expensive.
It would appear that a lot of people really like the Cervélo brand and just as many or more dislike the brand.
Personal bias aside, are there any valid technical reasons to not like Cervélo bikes?
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It would appear that a lot of people really like the Cervélo brand and just as many or more dislike the brand.
Personal bias aside, are there any valid technical reasons to not like Cervélo bikes?
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05-11-09, 03:58 PM
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My only beef with Cervelo bikes is this: if I'm going to pay $5k for a bike, it damn well better look like it was painted by someone other than some freshman in a local vo-tech autobody class. Drips, runs, overspray, etc are expected on Wal-Mart bikes, NOT on uber-expensive performance bikes. If they spent an extra $50 per frame on a quality paint job, then I'd be on board 100%.
05-11-09, 04:04 PM
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Drips, runs, overspray, etc are expected on Wal-Mart bikes, NOT on uber-expensive performance bikes
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