Cheapest place to buy ultegra compact groupset
10-20-08, 07:21 PM
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Cheapest place to buy ultegra compact groupset
I'm looking for the cheapest place to buy an ultegra compact groupset. Probikekit has had nothing in stock for some time (yes I've signed up for the email notification). Totalcycling has great prices and you can choose to modify the groupset to include the R700 compact crank, but they only have 165 and 175 lengths. They have the ultegra compact crank in stock, but you can't get it as part of a groupset.
10-20-08, 07:36 PM
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i got my ultegra group from www.chainreactioncycles.com they had the chepest price by far at the time.
If not them try www.probikekit.com
If not them try www.probikekit.com
10-20-08, 09:19 PM
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I recently got a great deal on a Red gruppo from GVH Bikes...
10-20-08, 10:41 PM
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Nashbar was bought out by Performance a few years back. Thats why they will price match each other.
However, Performance will price match any company WITH a store front, not web only.
However, Performance will price match any company WITH a store front, not web only.
10-20-08, 10:50 PM
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I have an RC700 crank with 175mm crank arms for sale. PM me if you are interested.
10-20-08, 11:22 PM
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if you want to look into it check out Zinn's site and then also do some reading on Bontrager's fit ideas and see what you like.
The simple answer is ride what you have.
10-21-08, 06:36 AM
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As far as crank arm length goes, there was a study done with TT/Tri athletes that performed better with a shorter crank arm length, but it can be applied to the standard road rider.
IIRC its in the current issue of Triathlete.
IIRC its in the current issue of Triathlete.
10-21-08, 07:41 AM
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These studies have been done time and time again, and all of them have different results. One study swapped crank arm lengths for pro riders and found that it made no difference if saddle height was adjusted as well.
ymmv.
10-21-08, 07:10 PM
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It turns out that probikekit got the compact cranks back in stock today. They have been out of stock for months now. I was able to get everything but the cassette and the chain. So I'm in business.
10-21-08, 07:15 PM
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ultegra cranks are in stock at PBK, get them while you can.
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