WTF - Cadillac road bike for $600 at Costco
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WTF - Cadillac road bike for $600 at Costco (on sale $1000cdn now)
Cadillac RLE1.8 Road Bike. I thought this was a joke. I wonder who makes it for them?
20% Off - now $600 usd
https://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...opnav=&browse=
edit $1000 now (was $1200 canadian)
https://www.costco.ca/Browse/Productg...=1&topnav=&s=1
What do you guys think as a rainy day / corner store bike ???
Specs according to their site :
The Cadillac® RLE1.8 Road Bike features a custom 7005 alloy frame with Carbon rear seat stays, Shimano® 105 Flight Deck 18-speed component group with Dual Control Levers for shifting and braking from the same hand position, customized FSA double chainring gearing and cranks, and a Kinesis RF-40 Carbon fork. The RLE1.8 is a European inspired road racing bicycle with the latest in aluminum and carbon fiber technology that delivers an impressive performance package.
Features:
Frame: Custom designed 7005 aluminum with Carbon fiber seat stays. The RLE offers a perfect balance of a stiff yet smooth ride. The frame includes a replaceable derailleur hanger and two water bottle mounts
Fork: Kinesis Carbon RF-40
Drive-train: Shimano 105 Front and rear derailleurs, Dual control shifters. FSA Gossamer 53/39 crank set. The rear cassette is a 12-26 and this combination of gearing will give the rider all the gearing they need to climb even the tallest hills
Wheels: Shimano 550 alloy 16 Spoke front and 20 Spoke rear. Lightweight and stiff
Saddle: Custom Cadillac design with Titanium rails and the Cadillac Wreath and Crest logo embroidered on top
Recommended Average Rider Sizing:
53cm - Rider Height 5'4" - 5'7"
56cm - Rider Height 5'8" - 5'9"
58cm- Rider Height 5'10" and up
Specifications:
Color: Custom Cadillac Red, Black and silver
Frame: Custom designed 7005 aluminum with Carbon fiber seat stays
Fork: Kinesis RF-40 carbon fiber
Headset: Cane Creek alloy 1-1/8 Black
Stem: Custom NVO easy adjust Forged alloy 7 degree rise 31.8 clamp
Handlebars: Deda-Big Piega 6061 aluminum 42cm-44cm-46cm sized for each frame size. Satin Black
Tape: Velo Cork with gel. Black
Brakes: Shimano 105 Super SLR dual pivot action
Brake Levers: Shimano 105 Dual control with STI
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
Shift Levers: Shimano 105 Dual control with STI
Cassette: Sram PG-950 12-26T 9Speed
Chain: KMC 9000 Super Narrow
Crankset: FSA Gossamer ISIS cold forged 53/39T
Bottom Bracket: FSA ISIS Platinum Pro
Pedals: VP Alloy Clip in road specific with cleats
Wheels: Shimano 550 Alloy 16 Spoke front, 20 Spoke rear
Tires: Hutchinson Quartz 700x23 with Kevlar bead
Saddle: Custom embroidered Cadillac Wreath and Crest with titanium rails. Black
Seat post: Carbon Fiber with alloy forged head. 31.6
Bike weight: Just 19 Pounds for a 53cm
Includes: Chain-stay protector, reflectors, clear coat and owners manual
20% Off - now $600 usd
https://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...opnav=&browse=
edit $1000 now (was $1200 canadian)
https://www.costco.ca/Browse/Productg...=1&topnav=&s=1
What do you guys think as a rainy day / corner store bike ???
Specs according to their site :
The Cadillac® RLE1.8 Road Bike features a custom 7005 alloy frame with Carbon rear seat stays, Shimano® 105 Flight Deck 18-speed component group with Dual Control Levers for shifting and braking from the same hand position, customized FSA double chainring gearing and cranks, and a Kinesis RF-40 Carbon fork. The RLE1.8 is a European inspired road racing bicycle with the latest in aluminum and carbon fiber technology that delivers an impressive performance package.
Features:
Frame: Custom designed 7005 aluminum with Carbon fiber seat stays. The RLE offers a perfect balance of a stiff yet smooth ride. The frame includes a replaceable derailleur hanger and two water bottle mounts
Fork: Kinesis Carbon RF-40
Drive-train: Shimano 105 Front and rear derailleurs, Dual control shifters. FSA Gossamer 53/39 crank set. The rear cassette is a 12-26 and this combination of gearing will give the rider all the gearing they need to climb even the tallest hills
Wheels: Shimano 550 alloy 16 Spoke front and 20 Spoke rear. Lightweight and stiff
Saddle: Custom Cadillac design with Titanium rails and the Cadillac Wreath and Crest logo embroidered on top
Recommended Average Rider Sizing:
53cm - Rider Height 5'4" - 5'7"
56cm - Rider Height 5'8" - 5'9"
58cm- Rider Height 5'10" and up
Specifications:
Color: Custom Cadillac Red, Black and silver
Frame: Custom designed 7005 aluminum with Carbon fiber seat stays
Fork: Kinesis RF-40 carbon fiber
Headset: Cane Creek alloy 1-1/8 Black
Stem: Custom NVO easy adjust Forged alloy 7 degree rise 31.8 clamp
Handlebars: Deda-Big Piega 6061 aluminum 42cm-44cm-46cm sized for each frame size. Satin Black
Tape: Velo Cork with gel. Black
Brakes: Shimano 105 Super SLR dual pivot action
Brake Levers: Shimano 105 Dual control with STI
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
Shift Levers: Shimano 105 Dual control with STI
Cassette: Sram PG-950 12-26T 9Speed
Chain: KMC 9000 Super Narrow
Crankset: FSA Gossamer ISIS cold forged 53/39T
Bottom Bracket: FSA ISIS Platinum Pro
Pedals: VP Alloy Clip in road specific with cleats
Wheels: Shimano 550 Alloy 16 Spoke front, 20 Spoke rear
Tires: Hutchinson Quartz 700x23 with Kevlar bead
Saddle: Custom embroidered Cadillac Wreath and Crest with titanium rails. Black
Seat post: Carbon Fiber with alloy forged head. 31.6
Bike weight: Just 19 Pounds for a 53cm
Includes: Chain-stay protector, reflectors, clear coat and owners manual
Last edited by Rman; 05-24-07 at 01:59 AM.
05-04-07, 04:35 AM
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My dad said that in his generation, every kid aspired to own a cadillac. He'll probably be the one to own this bike if it had been available in his time.
The most affordable cadillac I've seen to date.
The most affordable cadillac I've seen to date.
Originally Posted by Rman
Cadillac RLE1.8 Road Bike. I thought this was a joke. I wonder who makes it for them?
20% Off - now $600 usd
https://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...opnav=&browse=
$1200 canadian
https://www.costco.ca/en-CA/Browse/Pr...rodid=10300426
What do you guys think as a rainy day / corner store bike ???
Specs according to their site :
The Cadillac® RLE1.8 Road Bike features a custom 7005 alloy frame with Carbon rear seat stays, Shimano® 105 Flight Deck 18-speed component group with Dual Control Levers for shifting and braking from the same hand position, customized FSA double chainring gearing and cranks, and a Kinesis RF-40 Carbon fork. The RLE1.8 is a European inspired road racing bicycle with the latest in aluminum and carbon fiber technology that delivers an impressive performance package.
Features:
Frame: Custom designed 7005 aluminum with Carbon fiber seat stays. The RLE offers a perfect balance of a stiff yet smooth ride. The frame includes a replaceable derailleur hanger and two water bottle mounts
Fork: Kinesis Carbon RF-40
Drive-train: Shimano 105 Front and rear derailleurs, Dual control shifters. FSA Gossamer 53/39 crank set. The rear cassette is a 12-26 and this combination of gearing will give the rider all the gearing they need to climb even the tallest hills
Wheels: Shimano 550 alloy 16 Spoke front and 20 Spoke rear. Lightweight and stiff
Saddle: Custom Cadillac design with Titanium rails and the Cadillac Wreath and Crest logo embroidered on top
Recommended Average Rider Sizing:
53cm - Rider Height 5'4" - 5'7"
56cm - Rider Height 5'8" - 5'9"
58cm- Rider Height 5'10" and up
Specifications:
Color: Custom Cadillac Red, Black and silver
Frame: Custom designed 7005 aluminum with Carbon fiber seat stays
Fork: Kinesis RF-40 carbon fiber
Headset: Cane Creek alloy 1-1/8 Black
Stem: Custom NVO easy adjust Forged alloy 7 degree rise 31.8 clamp
Handlebars: Deda-Big Piega 6061 aluminum 42cm-44cm-46cm sized for each frame size. Satin Black
Tape: Velo Cork with gel. Black
Brakes: Shimano 105 Super SLR dual pivot action
Brake Levers: Shimano 105 Dual control with STI
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
Shift Levers: Shimano 105 Dual control with STI
Cassette: Sram PG-950 12-26T 9Speed
Chain: KMC 9000 Super Narrow
Crankset: FSA Gossamer ISIS cold forged 53/39T
Bottom Bracket: FSA ISIS Platinum Pro
Pedals: VP Alloy Clip in road specific with cleats
Wheels: Shimano 550 Alloy 16 Spoke front, 20 Spoke rear
Tires: Hutchinson Quartz 700x23 with Kevlar bead
Saddle: Custom embroidered Cadillac Wreath and Crest with titanium rails. Black
Seat post: Carbon Fiber with alloy forged head. 31.6
Bike weight: Just 19 Pounds for a 53cm
Includes: Chain-stay protector, reflectors, clear coat and owners manual
20% Off - now $600 usd
https://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...opnav=&browse=
$1200 canadian
https://www.costco.ca/en-CA/Browse/Pr...rodid=10300426
What do you guys think as a rainy day / corner store bike ???
Specs according to their site :
The Cadillac® RLE1.8 Road Bike features a custom 7005 alloy frame with Carbon rear seat stays, Shimano® 105 Flight Deck 18-speed component group with Dual Control Levers for shifting and braking from the same hand position, customized FSA double chainring gearing and cranks, and a Kinesis RF-40 Carbon fork. The RLE1.8 is a European inspired road racing bicycle with the latest in aluminum and carbon fiber technology that delivers an impressive performance package.
Features:
Frame: Custom designed 7005 aluminum with Carbon fiber seat stays. The RLE offers a perfect balance of a stiff yet smooth ride. The frame includes a replaceable derailleur hanger and two water bottle mounts
Fork: Kinesis Carbon RF-40
Drive-train: Shimano 105 Front and rear derailleurs, Dual control shifters. FSA Gossamer 53/39 crank set. The rear cassette is a 12-26 and this combination of gearing will give the rider all the gearing they need to climb even the tallest hills
Wheels: Shimano 550 alloy 16 Spoke front and 20 Spoke rear. Lightweight and stiff
Saddle: Custom Cadillac design with Titanium rails and the Cadillac Wreath and Crest logo embroidered on top
Recommended Average Rider Sizing:
53cm - Rider Height 5'4" - 5'7"
56cm - Rider Height 5'8" - 5'9"
58cm- Rider Height 5'10" and up
Specifications:
Color: Custom Cadillac Red, Black and silver
Frame: Custom designed 7005 aluminum with Carbon fiber seat stays
Fork: Kinesis RF-40 carbon fiber
Headset: Cane Creek alloy 1-1/8 Black
Stem: Custom NVO easy adjust Forged alloy 7 degree rise 31.8 clamp
Handlebars: Deda-Big Piega 6061 aluminum 42cm-44cm-46cm sized for each frame size. Satin Black
Tape: Velo Cork with gel. Black
Brakes: Shimano 105 Super SLR dual pivot action
Brake Levers: Shimano 105 Dual control with STI
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
Shift Levers: Shimano 105 Dual control with STI
Cassette: Sram PG-950 12-26T 9Speed
Chain: KMC 9000 Super Narrow
Crankset: FSA Gossamer ISIS cold forged 53/39T
Bottom Bracket: FSA ISIS Platinum Pro
Pedals: VP Alloy Clip in road specific with cleats
Wheels: Shimano 550 Alloy 16 Spoke front, 20 Spoke rear
Tires: Hutchinson Quartz 700x23 with Kevlar bead
Saddle: Custom embroidered Cadillac Wreath and Crest with titanium rails. Black
Seat post: Carbon Fiber with alloy forged head. 31.6
Bike weight: Just 19 Pounds for a 53cm
Includes: Chain-stay protector, reflectors, clear coat and owners manual
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Nice looking bike. Components are decent. Price is really good.
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Price seems ok, but it's a 9 speed.
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Originally Posted by Rman
Cadillac RLE1.8 Road Bike. I thought this was a joke. I wonder who makes it for them?
So is Kent the maker? Or marketer?
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Originally Posted by GuitarWizard
Wow...not too bad, given the specs.
05-04-07, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by R900
Price seems ok, but it's a 9 speed.
05-04-07, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Jerome_AZ
There is legalese at the bottom:Cadillac, the Wreath and Crest Emblem, related Emblems and the related vehicle body designs are General Motors Trademarks used under license to Kent.
So is Kent the maker? Or marketer?
So is Kent the maker? Or marketer?
The specs mention "the frame includes a replaceable derailleur hanger" - whos hanger? Might give a clue to who make the frame. I remember there was a site that sold hangers for a very large number of manufacturers.
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Screamin' deal for $600. There's enough left over for a decent set of wheels.
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Originally Posted by R900
Price seems ok, but it's a 9 speed.
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Damn thats cheap. You couldnt buy the parts yourself any cheaper. Weight is noticably absent from the spec.
Nuttin wrong with 9 sp. Just one less than 10. No big deal.
Might make a nice gift for an SO who doesnt ride or wants to try it.
Nuttin wrong with 9 sp. Just one less than 10. No big deal.
Might make a nice gift for an SO who doesnt ride or wants to try it.
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Originally Posted by oilman_15106
Take off the brifters and put them on scambay. With 105 9 speed going for more than Dura-Ace you might cover the cost of the bike and then buy a set of 10 speed shifter.
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Originally Posted by FatguyRacer
Damn thats cheap. You couldnt buy the parts yourself any cheaper. Weight is noticably absent from the spec.
Nuttin wrong with 9 sp. Just one less than 10. No big deal.
Might make a nice gift for an SO who doesnt ride or wants to try it.
Nuttin wrong with 9 sp. Just one less than 10. No big deal.
Might make a nice gift for an SO who doesnt ride or wants to try it.
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Originally Posted by FatguyRacer
...Weight is noticably absent from the spec...
05-04-07, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by oilman_15106
Take off the brifters and put them on scambay. With 105 9 speed going for more than Dura-Ace you might cover the cost of the bike and then buy a set of 10 speed shifter.
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Buy. Strip. Re-paint. Gold!
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My bad. Just had my coffee. D'oh!
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i'd ride that thing in any weather (with decals covering the caddy decals), but it would also be a great rainy day trainer if you ride an expensive bike.