Sweetest looking bike of '05
06-01-05, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Ziggurat
I was looking at Soulcraft before I got my (now sold) Lemond. The only thing I don't like is there "it doesn't matter what kind of tubing we use, we don't list this" approach. I agree with what they're saying, but why not just tell people what you are/are gonna use?
06-01-05, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by wannaride
Overpriced? In comparison to what? Pray tell!
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06-01-05, 09:39 PM
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06-01-05, 09:43 PM
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I kinda like the Looks, Time, Scott Cr1, HEDaerolab, Felt F1c...But this is the dream bike...
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06-01-05, 10:23 PM
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Yeah, all this bike pr0n. Too many BILFs. Gotta throw in a clunker to cool things off. 
On a serious note, I really dig those Merckxs.
On a serious note, I really dig those Merckxs.
06-01-05, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by gcasillo
Too many BILFs
06-01-05, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by formulaben
I'm sure the Cannondale frame is better (maybe, maybe not), but my Felt F2c is full carbon, has Dura Ace shifters and deraileurs, and has a fast wheelset...and it was nearly $1000 less.
The Synapse with the Kry SSL's has better wheels IMHO, has a better handlebar and stem, has a better seat (Fizik Arione), may have a better crank (or maybe not) and is lighter by about 1.5 pounds. Is that worth $1,000? Depends what you want.
Enjoy your Felt!
06-01-05, 10:57 PM
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The Synapse with Ultegra weighs 15.5 lbs!? 
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06-02-05, 04:36 AM
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According to the reviews, a DA Synapse actually weighs 15.2 pounds so I was giving the Felt the benefit of the doubt since the difference is closer to 2 pounds:
Synapse "Floats" Over Tarmac...
Cannondale's R&D team promised comfort, speed and a body that would still feel fresh even after long rides. With the Synapse, they have, without a doubt, delivered the goods. "Although arriving late to the carbon party, the Synapse is a good arrival. In fact, it's a very good arrival! Floating over the tarmac and even after 6 hours of riding, on partially bad roads, we wanted more." They went on to say..."It's certainly more than a cyclosportif bike,[in fact,] this is a bike that can also be raced. With a frame weight of around 1100g, there's been no compromise in the pursuit of comfort. The fact that the complete bike wieghs just 6.9kg is equally impressive."
Coming straight from the snow, the eager testers from Sykkelmagasinet could hardly stop riding the Synapse, concluding their review with ..."Long climbs, fast desents, time trial intervals and village cruising. The only thing that stopped us was the dark!" - Oyvind Aas, Skkelmagasinet.
Synapse "Floats" Over Tarmac...
Cannondale's R&D team promised comfort, speed and a body that would still feel fresh even after long rides. With the Synapse, they have, without a doubt, delivered the goods. "Although arriving late to the carbon party, the Synapse is a good arrival. In fact, it's a very good arrival! Floating over the tarmac and even after 6 hours of riding, on partially bad roads, we wanted more." They went on to say..."It's certainly more than a cyclosportif bike,[in fact,] this is a bike that can also be raced. With a frame weight of around 1100g, there's been no compromise in the pursuit of comfort. The fact that the complete bike wieghs just 6.9kg is equally impressive."
Coming straight from the snow, the eager testers from Sykkelmagasinet could hardly stop riding the Synapse, concluding their review with ..."Long climbs, fast desents, time trial intervals and village cruising. The only thing that stopped us was the dark!" - Oyvind Aas, Skkelmagasinet.
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06-02-05, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by wannaride
According to the reviews, a DA Synapse actually weighs 15.2 pounds so I was giving the Felt the benefit of the doubt since the difference is closer to 2 pounds:
06-02-05, 07:33 AM
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if you dudes are gunna use decimals, you better start using metric
CAAARMON!! we can't be sayin "0.9 lbs"
if "y'all" can talk about wheels in metric, I figures we can start talking about bikes in metric
CAAARMON!! we can't be sayin "0.9 lbs"
if "y'all" can talk about wheels in metric, I figures we can start talking about bikes in metric
06-02-05, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by jsliderc
I was a rch away from buying this bike a while back
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06-02-05, 07:37 AM
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Not a big deal either way weight wise. I had not focused on the difference between the DA and Ultegra bikes. Given the fact that the price difference represents 32% of the cost of the Felt, and the fact that the Ultegra Synapse does not come with the SSL's, the Felt looks like the better deal - riding issues aside - if you don't mind having a black bike.
06-02-05, 07:54 AM
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The Amanda? Wood and Carbon
06-02-05, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by wannaride
According to the reviews, a DA Synapse actually weighs 15.2 pounds so I was giving the Felt the benefit of the doubt since the difference is closer to 2 pounds:
Synapse "Floats" Over Tarmac...
Cannondale's R&D team promised comfort, speed and a body that would still feel fresh even after long rides. With the Synapse, they have, without a doubt, delivered the goods. "Although arriving late to the carbon party, the Synapse is a good arrival. In fact, it's a very good arrival! Floating over the tarmac and even after 6 hours of riding, on partially bad roads, we wanted more." They went on to say..."It's certainly more than a cyclosportif bike,[in fact,] this is a bike that can also be raced. With a frame weight of around 1100g, there's been no compromise in the pursuit of comfort. The fact that the complete bike wieghs just 6.9kg is equally impressive."
Coming straight from the snow, the eager testers from Sykkelmagasinet could hardly stop riding the Synapse, concluding their review with ..."Long climbs, fast desents, time trial intervals and village cruising. The only thing that stopped us was the dark!" - Oyvind Aas, Skkelmagasinet.
Synapse "Floats" Over Tarmac...
Cannondale's R&D team promised comfort, speed and a body that would still feel fresh even after long rides. With the Synapse, they have, without a doubt, delivered the goods. "Although arriving late to the carbon party, the Synapse is a good arrival. In fact, it's a very good arrival! Floating over the tarmac and even after 6 hours of riding, on partially bad roads, we wanted more." They went on to say..."It's certainly more than a cyclosportif bike,[in fact,] this is a bike that can also be raced. With a frame weight of around 1100g, there's been no compromise in the pursuit of comfort. The fact that the complete bike wieghs just 6.9kg is equally impressive."
Coming straight from the snow, the eager testers from Sykkelmagasinet could hardly stop riding the Synapse, concluding their review with ..."Long climbs, fast desents, time trial intervals and village cruising. The only thing that stopped us was the dark!" - Oyvind Aas, Skkelmagasinet.
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06-02-05, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by formulaben
OK, that settles it. I'll just have to buy the Synapse and make the Felt my rain bike.
06-02-05, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
if you dudes are gunna use decimals, you better start using metric
CAAARMON!! we can't be sayin "0.9 lbs"
CAAARMON!! we can't be sayin "0.9 lbs"
Originally Posted by 531Aussie
if "y'all" can talk about wheels in metric, I figures we can start talking about bikes in metric
You mean like 55cm frames, 175 mm crank arms, and 110mm stems? I thought we were already there.
06-02-05, 09:58 PM
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Guru Tantrik. can't believe nobody posted one of those...
also:
Guru New Steel. some of them are coming in with 105 or ultegra 9 speed stuff, and most places have them priced the equally. i REALLY want the Tantrik, or this one:
Veloci'ti. scrumptious.
06-02-05, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jitteringjr
Can you figure out fractions? How does 9/10ths of a pound sound?
Originally Posted by jitteringjr
You mean like 55cm frames, 175 mm crank arms, and 110mm stems? I thought we were already there.
quick...what does your bike weigh in kg? See? You don't know, do ya?
mine's about 9kg
06-02-05, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
NO!! Whole bikes!!
quick...what does your bike weigh in kg? See? You don't know, do ya?
mine's about 9kg
quick...what does your bike weigh in kg? See? You don't know, do ya?
mine's about 9kg
Back on topic...Nice Guru's