Fanboy here for Cervelo any others?
03-03-14, 03:21 PM
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I was shopping for a Synapse ultegra at the time ($2k budget), and when I found a brand new R3 with dura ace for $2600, I bought it immediately based on the geometry (I had an S1 before). I have nothing to compare the bike to, but I don't race and only wanted a light bike for climbing and for longer rides. It's very comfy and I can easily do 60+ miles without breaking a sweat. It's not really a looker, but it's a clean understated design that I love.
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03-03-14, 04:25 PM
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IMO...in the end...when you reach a certain price point (talking retail)...the "quality of the bikes will be similar. It all depends on what you are looking for.
The headtube length to me just seems like nitpicking. You can achieve a lower position by either sizing down or going with a smaller frame. I don't see how running a -17 would be a deal breaker...it wasn't for me.
I also used to work at a shop that sold Cervelos, along with Cannondale and Specialized. I did not wrench...but I do see all the bikes that come in for work. There were no more issues with the Cervelos than there were with the Dales and Specialized. All three use a press fit BB...so that is a wash. For what its worth...I saw more Cannondales come in with creaking BB's than Cervelo and Specialized combined.
The internal routing is kind of a pain...but not as bad as some describe. I routed the cables on my own...and I do minimal wrenching on bikes.
I've had my S2 since late 2011. Its more than enough bike for me. I was thinking about an R3...but since the redesign of the S2/3...I just may end up picking up another S2.
The headtube length to me just seems like nitpicking. You can achieve a lower position by either sizing down or going with a smaller frame. I don't see how running a -17 would be a deal breaker...it wasn't for me.
I also used to work at a shop that sold Cervelos, along with Cannondale and Specialized. I did not wrench...but I do see all the bikes that come in for work. There were no more issues with the Cervelos than there were with the Dales and Specialized. All three use a press fit BB...so that is a wash. For what its worth...I saw more Cannondales come in with creaking BB's than Cervelo and Specialized combined.
The internal routing is kind of a pain...but not as bad as some describe. I routed the cables on my own...and I do minimal wrenching on bikes.
I've had my S2 since late 2011. Its more than enough bike for me. I was thinking about an R3...but since the redesign of the S2/3...I just may end up picking up another S2.
03-03-14, 04:43 PM
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One watt here, 2 minutes over a century there, a dozen grams here; it's okay to buy a bicycle because it's sexy. My bicycle sits in the house so it can be looked at frequently as art.
I rode with a group yesterday and one of the guys had this frame with ~40mm Enves:
I don't care what it weighs, I don't care how stiff it is, I want to look at it all the time. So yes, just buy it because it's erotic.
I rode with a group yesterday and one of the guys had this frame with ~40mm Enves:
I don't care what it weighs, I don't care how stiff it is, I want to look at it all the time. So yes, just buy it because it's erotic.
03-03-14, 06:04 PM
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03-03-14, 06:10 PM
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03-03-14, 06:15 PM
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um, so says the SRAM guy! 
I ride all the time with a guy that has SRAM, only downside to it I see is the chain's always falling off........
Have to admit it took less time for someone to take the bait than I imagined, 6 minutes to be exact.
I ride all the time with a guy that has SRAM, only downside to it I see is the chain's always falling off........Have to admit it took less time for someone to take the bait than I imagined, 6 minutes to be exact.
03-03-14, 08:43 PM
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My bike shop sells Cervelo, Wilier, and Specialized. The Wilier bikes have a really good look to them. Will need to talk to them. Anyone try Wilier? Thoughts?
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Really glad I posted on here. Has really stirred my thinking. Feel a little less attached to the Cervelo at this current point and will definitely give other brands a fair shake.
Starting to even lean more towards weight and less aero which kinda squashes the S5 a little bit. Thanks for everyones input! Have some research to do and bikes to try.
Starting to even lean more towards weight and less aero which kinda squashes the S5 a little bit. Thanks for everyones input! Have some research to do and bikes to try.
Very interesting.
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03-04-14, 07:35 PM
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Cervelo fan boy here lol .. my first 2008 cervelo R3, bought the frameset set for $750 back in 2010 and sold it for $1100 the next year.
03-10-14, 07:12 PM
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Your R3 looks really nice. I like that color scheme better then the new one.
Been really looking hard so many brands on the internet (especially this last week) and really am drawn back to the Cervelo. Just really like the look.
Been really looking hard so many brands on the internet (especially this last week) and really am drawn back to the Cervelo. Just really like the look.
03-10-14, 07:15 PM
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