Focus Cayo Expert or BD Le Champion CF
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Focus Cayo Expert or BD Le Champion CF
Only a hundred dollar difference between the two but can't decide. I've read a lot of the displeasure about BD but the question here is that both bikes will be ordered online so no LBS support will be available. From what I read warranty is handled in s similar fashion. Both bikes are outfitted complete with Shimano Ultegra (except Focus has a FSA crank). Both frames are CF Any nay's or yay's from either choices?
PS... spare the BD hating as we don't need another thread about it
PS... spare the BD hating as we don't need another thread about it
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I say go with the one you like the best which if you haven't ridden either should be based on what geometry you think will suit you.
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Focus, they just posted video review of this bike on the old Testrider site, now Peletonmagazine. I own this bike and swapped out wheels, saddle, seatpost and handlebars. Paid under $2k for it in original form.
https://www.pelotonmagazine.com/Tested-Bikes/video/8/139/Focus-Cayo--Video-Review-
https://www.pelotonmagazine.com/Tested-Bikes/video/8/139/Focus-Cayo--Video-Review-
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Focus bikes are ridden on the pro tour (and the domestic pro circuit). BD bikes...well, aren't. While that doesn't guarantee one bike is better than the other, it certainly helps that you are supporting a company that is supporting pro cycling.
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Focus definitely. i was going to buy the current focus cayo expert but they sold out in my size. so im building up my argon 18 krypton.
get the focus...german engineered and german made. just do it...
get the focus...german engineered and german made. just do it...
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Thanks for the feedback... my husband voted for the Focus as well. Will be ordering this week and will post pics soon. Cheers
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Another happy Focus rider!
BTW: The 2011 will have a nice price bump increase. So if you can get a 2010, you'll be getting a sweat deal.
BTW: The 2011 will have a nice price bump increase. So if you can get a 2010, you'll be getting a sweat deal.
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I actually like BD bikes and think that if you get the right one they are a great deal ... but.... Focus.
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They both look nice and it probably won't matter in any way which one you get, so get the one you fancy.
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