Spinz

How are are those frames holding up? Any gripes or positive feedback from those of you who purchased the frame? Thanks in advance ----- Lp

BackRoadsBiker

Mine is as good as the day I got it. Just sort through the last 1/4 of the official group buy thread. Tons of pics and info.

Dubbayoo

Deal of the Century. A better deal if you don't mind the 12K weave....

https://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_S...ils&ProdID=777

Booger

How is that the deal of the century?

6thElement

Still love mine, last ride was a leisurely 70miles on Satuday.

Dubbayoo

I mean my PF was the deal of the century...for me. Not overly concerned with what anyone else thinks. He asked for PF owner opinions. I gave him one.

ZXiMan

I owned and rode both frames (Pedal Force RS2 and Bottecchia-USA). In my opinion, the Pedal Force RS2 is much nicer quality, just as stiff and compliant and almost 300 grams lighter, plus it looks awesome.

Don't get me wrong, I liked my Bottecchia, but the Pedal Force frame/fork are worlds apart in comparison.

As far as the price difference, the RS2 is worth it but if you are on a budget, the Bottecchia is still a great deal. The Bottecchia fork sux though (it's nearly 600 grams). I went with an Easton EC90 SL-X fork with the Bottecchia. I bought the complete Dura-Ace groupset Bottecchia from David down in Houston.

I plan on purchasing another RS2 at the end of the year. Yes, I like it that much.

As of today, I've ridden the RS2 4,203 miles since late April. I sold the Bottecchia in late July.

Dubbayoo

I would love another PF RS in carbon/white paint like the RS2, or a price cheap enough to justify having one painted. I may settle for an RS2 but I don't really care for the curved tubes. I have an Easton EC90 SL fork on the RS but I'd probably go with a Reynolds UL on the RS2 just for something different.

Spinz

ZXiMan thanks for the comparison. It was most informative. I have the Bottecchia frame with an Easton EC90 fork; I built it up with Ultegra STI and Mavic wheels. It really is a great value in the world of carbon frames.

I have acquired a new Ultegra gruppo and my intent was to build up a new Giant TCR frame. However the RS-2 really looks good and I am sure the two frames really are comprable. I could live without the bling factor of the TCR and keep some of my cash to boot.

Other comments re the RS-2 would be much appreciated. Lp

ZXiMan

No problem. If you really like the Bottecchia, you will absolutely love the RS2.

Toxanadu

love mine. cheap light and ausome looking.
the only negative about it is that the bb is not super stiff, just stiff.