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03-25-10, 01:20 PM
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New Carbon Bikes Under $4000 - Poll
My beloved Cervelo RS with Dura Ace was stolen last weekend and I'm desperate to replace it. I'm looking at comparable carbon bikes that will land under $4000. Here's what I've come up with:
Trek Madone 5.5
Cannondale SuperSix 3
Cervelo R3 (Ultegra 6700)
Felt F3
Are there any I'm missing that should be on this list (New Carbon Bikes Under $4000)? Which would you choose?
Trek Madone 5.5
Cannondale SuperSix 3
Cervelo R3 (Ultegra 6700)
Felt F3
Are there any I'm missing that should be on this list (New Carbon Bikes Under $4000)? Which would you choose?
03-25-10, 01:30 PM
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If your Cervelo was so beloved why don't you buy another? I know that if (god forbid) something were to happen to my Ridley Noah I'd get another in a heart beat.
03-25-10, 01:37 PM
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Any question for the best "x" is generally fail.
03-25-10, 01:53 PM
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Aerocat. They are my team's bike sponsor and we have hooked up a few already and I have to say I am impressed.
I have some pictures of them on my blog on my site.
(with some PSIMET wheels like this one has of course....)
I have some pictures of them on my blog on my site.
(with some PSIMET wheels like this one has of course....)
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03-25-10, 01:59 PM
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but really just want to know what people in this community are choosing in this price range; Thanks all for the input!
03-25-10, 02:45 PM
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I really like the Bianchi Infinito Ultegra 6700 for 3K. Can't go to wrong with a Madone either, just more expensive.
03-25-10, 02:49 PM
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I'm a fan of the Specialized Tarmac. While I have the Comp (105s), $4000 should get you the Pro (Red or Dura-Ace)...
03-25-10, 03:06 PM
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Scott CR-1
03-25-10, 03:36 PM
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03-25-10, 04:30 PM
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The Douglas Matrix is $3,299 and equipped with SRAM red.
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03-25-10, 05:00 PM
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Off topic, but I'm still amazed at the price differential between the Cervelo P2 and the Cervelo S2. The P2 is a time-trial bike so it naturally has much more limited use situations, but it has a super aero frame, and the same frame technology that the S2 gets. In fact, the P2 might even be MORE aero designed since it's a TT-bike. But look at the price difference:
2010 Cervelo P2 Ultegra $2800 (TT bike)
2010 Cervelo S2 Ultegra $4000 (road bike)
That's a crazy big difference for bikes with pretty much similar technology.
2010 Cervelo P2 Ultegra $2800 (TT bike)
2010 Cervelo S2 Ultegra $4000 (road bike)
That's a crazy big difference for bikes with pretty much similar technology.
03-25-10, 05:32 PM
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Aerocat. They are my team's bike sponsor and we have hooked up a few already and I have to say I am impressed.
I have some pictures of them on my blog on my site.
(with some PSIMET wheels like this one has of course....)
I have some pictures of them on my blog on my site.
(with some PSIMET wheels like this one has of course....)
03-25-10, 05:33 PM
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i am selling my R4000 Cannondale c.1999 - bought new - stars and stripes custom paint on red. Carbon fibre and titanium alum frame. road/race/tria. bought it for $3500 new - sell much less.
03-25-10, 05:37 PM
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My vote for the poll, Trek 6.5:
03-25-10, 05:38 PM
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Off topic, but I'm still amazed at the price differential between the Cervelo P2 and the Cervelo S2. The P2 is a time-trial bike so it naturally has much more limited use situations, but it has a super aero frame, and the same frame technology that the S2 gets. In fact, the P2 might even be MORE aero designed since it's a TT-bike. But look at the price difference:
2010 Cervelo P2 Ultegra $2800 (TT bike)
2010 Cervelo S2 Ultegra $4000 (road bike)
That's a crazy big difference for bikes with pretty much similar technology.
2010 Cervelo P2 Ultegra $2800 (TT bike)
2010 Cervelo S2 Ultegra $4000 (road bike)
That's a crazy big difference for bikes with pretty much similar technology.
03-25-10, 05:54 PM
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+1 for buying another Cervelo RS if you like it so much, other option not mentioned would be the Look 566, which is a plush bike just like the RS. I love mine!!
03-25-10, 06:55 PM
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Thanks everyone for the great answers: now I have a whole bunch of new bikes to research! A couple of folks asked why not another RS? Partially because my old RS had Dura Ace (and they don't come that way anymore), and partially because I feel like I should try to find the positive in the situation: it's an opportunity to try something new.
03-25-10, 07:08 PM
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This ... Under $3K with $1,000 left for fun stuff ... 
Shimano Dura Ace 7900, 20 Speed Road 2009 Kestrel RT800 Carbon $2995.99
Full Shimano Dura Ace 7900 Group, Kestrel Carbon Bar, FSA Stem, Mavic Ksyrium Equipe Wheels
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...l/rt800_09.htm
Shimano Dura Ace 7900, 20 Speed Road 2009 Kestrel RT800 Carbon $2995.99
Full Shimano Dura Ace 7900 Group, Kestrel Carbon Bar, FSA Stem, Mavic Ksyrium Equipe Wheels
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...l/rt800_09.htm
03-25-10, 07:16 PM
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https://www.cervelo.com/en_us/bikes/2010/
P2 frame: $2000
S2 frame: $3100
Yes, I know you can get last year's S2 frames for around $2000, but you can also get last year's P2 frames for far less than that. So the point still remains: the S2 is way overpriced compared to the P2. Supply and demand.
P2 frame: $2000
S2 frame: $3100
Yes, I know you can get last year's S2 frames for around $2000, but you can also get last year's P2 frames for far less than that. So the point still remains: the S2 is way overpriced compared to the P2. Supply and demand.
03-25-10, 07:20 PM
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I'm a big Giant fan, but I've got to admit, some of the deals that freinds have found on Fuji bikes and Scott bikes are outstanding. I'd look at those two brands to see what's offered in your price range.
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