Originally Posted by
BluesDawg
Tough call. That's a big difference in price. I think the Salsa has a bigger edge in quality of frame and components than you suggest, especially the wheels, but is it $700 better? I don't know.
There may be a greater difference on the wheels than I portrayed, but I happen to like the wheelset on the Mendota. Well, except for them having Presta valves. I know they are a bit heavy and they are just Bontragers with a list of $280/set. But I've ridden bikes with them on several occasions and liked them. And I know two guys who raced them in cyclo races and they worked great for them.
They are same wheels as found on the $1650 Lemond Poprad Disc cyclo bike. And on the $1700 Trek Portland.
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