2011 Cervelo R3 or 2012 Trek Madone 5.5?
08-31-12, 07:25 PM
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2011 Cervelo R3 or 2012 Trek Madone 5.5?
I am 95% sure I will end up buying one of these bikes next week. The Cervelo R3 has SRAM Rival and is $2720. The Madone has SRAM Force and is $3300. I am also going to ride a 2011 Cervelo RS with Rival for $2400. All three bikes are brand new and I plan on riding all three before I buy one. Any input would be really appreciated, I want to make the right decision. Thanks.
08-31-12, 09:33 PM
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Ride 'em, then ride again.
Your bawdy body will tell you which; will you listen?
...it's telling you to try the 2011 S2 and get Decent Wheels, DA!!
Your bawdy body will tell you which; will you listen?
...it's telling you to try the 2011 S2 and get Decent Wheels, DA!!
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...on account o' tires an' wheels make the ride; the wheels that come with the typical $2K bike are meh
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I'm agreeing with Spidey. As far as I know, both have a limited lifetime warranty on the frames, so no worries there. Ride them to see which you like better, and go for the one with the better wheelset.
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