Originally Posted by
undisputed83
What made you go with the Alliance one and not the alliance zero if you don't mind me asking? I know there is a $300-$400 price difference... but I don't know if I could live with a 34/50 setup....
I'm not the one you asked, but I can answer for me:
They're both 105-level. I live in (ok, next to) the mountains, I'm not really in good cycling shape, and an extra several hundred dollars for a nicer saddle and such didn't appeal to me. The crank on the 1 is an FSA Gossamer MegaExo anyway, so I will likely change it out at some point. If I want a standard double at that point, it's just as easy as sticking with the compact.
In fact, a new crank is less than the price difference between the two. If that's your concern, I'd go with the 1 and pick the crank of your choice. The real answer, of course, is try both and pick the one you like better for the price.