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Old 01-19-07, 03:47 PM
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Velovie, the new bikesdirect?

https://www.velovie.com/?gclid=CNHJ1e...FQsEVAodajJpKQ
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Another shill (sigh).

Just kidding.
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The bikes actually look decent. Too pricey for build kits - their components arent really that cheap. The tri frame keeps showing up all over the place - see Planet X, which are very cool and get great reviews on Slowtwitch. If I was getting a carbon TT/Tri bike, it would be my top price/performance/style choice.
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There will never be another BikesDirect
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$5000 for their top frame with Dura Ace... is that really a deal?

they have done a better job of putting the site together, and by putting zipps on the frames for the photos makes it look like they know what they are doing, this no way implies that they do however..

The Graphics look more real world, and the names are better, vitesse 3000 is much better than "Immortal Force" at least for a bike, anyways..
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They have a phone number. I bet you're all creaming your pants.
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Some of these frames have been on ebay as of late.
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Is their TT/tri frame the same generic one going around?

They sponsor these guys: Procon / 1st National Bank of Arizona Cycling Team.

Of course, it would be more impressive if the site came up.
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If you squint it could be a Cervelo. Call me crazy, but I think the Immortal Spirit looks better.
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