Best 105 bike for the buck?
04-09-08, 10:50 AM
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I like my Trek 1500 w/ 105 drivetrain. Crappy brakes but it has been a good bike for the $1,049 I spent on it.
04-09-08, 11:05 AM
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My lbs had a 105 equipped Felt on sale for 599 or so. Don't know which model it was only that it was a 2007, red and aluminum. I was going to get it for my wife but they didn't have any smalls left.
Check around with all of your bike stores to see what deals they can cut you.
Check around with all of your bike stores to see what deals they can cut you.
04-09-08, 11:25 AM
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If you're comfortable going mail order, the new Neuvation bike with 105 looks mighty tempting...
I'm in the market for a new road bike to do light commuting and possibly enter in a club type race. I typically do 20-30 miles per weekday when the time permits, and 30-50 mile rides on weekends, with a some longer rides per season. I usually do 2000-3000 miles per year.
I've searched all over, different brands, etc, and have my eye on the Giant OCR1. It has all 105 componentry, as far as I can tell, and is cheaper than the competition. $1175
What do you think of the OCR1? Are there other bikes that are a better deal?
I also looked at the Mercier Corvus, which, with shipping, would run $750 or so. After reading all of the horror stories about BikesDirect and Mercier, however, I'm second guessing that.
Any input/comments are appreciated.
I've searched all over, different brands, etc, and have my eye on the Giant OCR1. It has all 105 componentry, as far as I can tell, and is cheaper than the competition. $1175
What do you think of the OCR1? Are there other bikes that are a better deal?
I also looked at the Mercier Corvus, which, with shipping, would run $750 or so. After reading all of the horror stories about BikesDirect and Mercier, however, I'm second guessing that.
Any input/comments are appreciated.
04-09-08, 04:46 PM
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OCR-C3, preferably a leftover. (Yes they are still out there)
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04-09-08, 04:53 PM
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04-09-08, 06:07 PM
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04-09-08, 07:17 PM
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well 1200 it is ok but what about....
https://agouracycles.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=7329
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...d+07+Demo.aspx
U'll need a new set of brifters but thats easy to get.
or...
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...d+Bike+07.aspx
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...05+Kit+07.aspx
Personally i have a scott SUB20 that is the cheapest thing this guys have for road and commuting, the bike is solid and quite responsive, regarding the sportster, i havent heard anything but good comments about it besides, loks like it has racing geometry, thing i havent check, the bianchi has carbon seatstays and carbon fork that could be very good for long rides.
Thanks.
https://agouracycles.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=7329
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...d+07+Demo.aspx
U'll need a new set of brifters but thats easy to get.
or...
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...d+Bike+07.aspx
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...05+Kit+07.aspx
Personally i have a scott SUB20 that is the cheapest thing this guys have for road and commuting, the bike is solid and quite responsive, regarding the sportster, i havent heard anything but good comments about it besides, loks like it has racing geometry, thing i havent check, the bianchi has carbon seatstays and carbon fork that could be very good for long rides.
Thanks.
04-09-08, 07:23 PM
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Felt Z70 with all 105 for '08. If you can find a new '07 it has Ultegra R/Derailleur for same price as '08
$1100
$1100
04-09-08, 07:31 PM
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At LBS: C'dale Optimo frame & 105 - $999
Pinarello Galileo 07' 105 - $1250, I almost pulled the trigger on this one
Pinarello Galileo 07' 105 - $1250, I almost pulled the trigger on this one
04-09-08, 08:15 PM
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That's a killer deal on the Cannondale. I can't speak for the Pinarello. Make sure either way that it's a full 105 setups (i.e. not just the deraillers and shifters w/ everything else being generic crap).
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This is what he is saying: 'I am buying a bike with 105. What is the best frame for 105?' He's being smart. If he asked 'What is the best frame'? Then he'd get a lot of responses: Cervelo, Scott, Ridley, boutique stuff -- all frames he can't afford. By specifying 105 he's specifying the level of frame he can afford.
I'd say Specialized Allez. But go ride a bunch and see what you think.
I'd say Specialized Allez. But go ride a bunch and see what you think.
It had Tiagra level components, but I couldn't tell much difference from the 105 bikes I've tried. I think the Allez seemed a bit better rounded overall, but (aside from the frame) didn't have any knockout componentry.
what do you guys think? Allez for $1050?
04-12-08, 11:20 PM
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Jamis Quest.
Try to get an 07 if you can find one.
This bike is quite light and it is steel and has eyelets so you could commute with it.
I have an 07' (a classic frame geometry) and I love it. It came with 105 components, an FSA gossamer with the fancy new Bottom bracket type. And it is 10 speed. Great bike, I got mine for $900 bucks on ebay. New in manufacturers box, never taken out or assembled.
Try to get an 07 if you can find one.
This bike is quite light and it is steel and has eyelets so you could commute with it.
I have an 07' (a classic frame geometry) and I love it. It came with 105 components, an FSA gossamer with the fancy new Bottom bracket type. And it is 10 speed. Great bike, I got mine for $900 bucks on ebay. New in manufacturers box, never taken out or assembled.
04-13-08, 12:00 AM
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That Allez is something else. The frame has features that are a price bracket higher... LBS has it for $1050. I tried it and it fit great (assuming I can swap out the handlebar stem for one 1-2 cm shorter). Definitely gave me that same feeling as finding a shoe that fits perfectly... "Ahhhhhhhh....."
It had Tiagra level components, but I couldn't tell much difference from the 105 bikes I've tried. I think the Allez seemed a bit better rounded overall, but (aside from the frame) didn't have any knockout componentry.
what do you guys think? Allez for $1050?
It had Tiagra level components, but I couldn't tell much difference from the 105 bikes I've tried. I think the Allez seemed a bit better rounded overall, but (aside from the frame) didn't have any knockout componentry.
what do you guys think? Allez for $1050?
04-13-08, 06:40 AM
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In the 105 price range, it seems that Specialized > Trek. Will I get slammed for saying this?
04-13-08, 10:04 AM
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I agree. Felt F75 is a lot of bike for the money. 105/Ultegra for $1399.
F75s used to be our rental bikes, and they stood up to a lot of use. We're moving them out now and upgrading to Z65s with full Ultegra—a nice step up for a little more money.
F75s used to be our rental bikes, and they stood up to a lot of use. We're moving them out now and upgrading to Z65s with full Ultegra—a nice step up for a little more money.
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My wife put a ceiling of $1200 on this expenditure.
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