Originally Posted by Bacciagalupe

You can get a new Allez E5 frame for less than $900. An Allez E5 with 105 is $1500 or less, with Rival is $2300. CAAD's are in the same price range. Sounds to me like this won't be a big financial hardship for you.

The reality is that functionally, there's very little difference between a $1500 bike and an $8000 bike. Heck, a $1500 bike is better than what the pros were using less than 10 years ago. There should be no question that you can race with confidence on a good-quality aluminum bike.

So: Storck for rides where you aren't like to crash, good-quality aluminum frame for races and commuting. Sounds like a no-brainer to me.



Because riders like you will bankrupt him?



1) Who cares what other people think
2) Use the aluminum race bike with the stock wheels and tough tires for commutes, throw on the good wheels and good tires for race day.