The Cervelo Love/Hate Syndrome
03-17-11, 09:24 AM
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+1 I have four dealers within 30 minute drive, but what's interesting is I have only seen 1, yes 1 cervelo bike, out racing this year.
03-17-11, 09:24 AM
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They ride great. I'm heavily considering one.
03-18-11, 06:07 PM
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What's not to love? Excellent designs, nice color schemes, and the S series are just darn sexy/speedy. I chose the S1 over a carbon bike and am very happy with it. Cervelo haters? Jealous. :-)
03-18-11, 09:10 PM
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Cervelo=the lululemon of bikes.
Both are from Canada, both are expensive, both have a cult-like following. But I would love to get a Cervelo after I build up a Surly in a few months after I get a gainful job as my "serious" bike.
Both are from Canada, both are expensive, both have a cult-like following. But I would love to get a Cervelo after I build up a Surly in a few months after I get a gainful job as my "serious" bike.
03-18-11, 09:34 PM
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Hi,
Since I posted so much in the original incarnation of this thread, I suppose I should post in the epilogue. I got and built up a Cervélo R3 in January 2009:
I raced on it for about a year but for the first time in 30-some-odd seasons of racing, I bought a bike that didn't handle very well in criteriums. I don't know if it was how I sat on the bike. I set up all of my road bikes identically with respect to how I sit over the bottom bracket and how I reach the handlebars.
Whatever the issue, the front end would lose traction at cornering limits way before the back of the bike. The last time I raced it last spring, the front end washed out so badly in a crosswind corner that I almost rode it into the outside curb. It must have something to do with the very short front-center dimension which is not compatible with where I need to sit with respect to the bottom bracket.
I replaced it with a Lapierre Xelius:
The Lapierre corners well within what I expect from a racing bike. However, it is a pretty middle-of-the-road bike. It is somewhat light (14.9 lbs as shown), it has pretty neutral handling, and it rides smoothly enough. Anyway, the punch line is that I just bought a new, 2010 Cannondale SuperSix Hi-Mod. It's the bike that I really wanted last year but couldn't find at a reasonable price. I'll have it built in a few weeks and I'll post some shots of it in the race rig thread.
Since I posted so much in the original incarnation of this thread, I suppose I should post in the epilogue. I got and built up a Cervélo R3 in January 2009:
I raced on it for about a year but for the first time in 30-some-odd seasons of racing, I bought a bike that didn't handle very well in criteriums. I don't know if it was how I sat on the bike. I set up all of my road bikes identically with respect to how I sit over the bottom bracket and how I reach the handlebars.
Whatever the issue, the front end would lose traction at cornering limits way before the back of the bike. The last time I raced it last spring, the front end washed out so badly in a crosswind corner that I almost rode it into the outside curb. It must have something to do with the very short front-center dimension which is not compatible with where I need to sit with respect to the bottom bracket.
I replaced it with a Lapierre Xelius:
The Lapierre corners well within what I expect from a racing bike. However, it is a pretty middle-of-the-road bike. It is somewhat light (14.9 lbs as shown), it has pretty neutral handling, and it rides smoothly enough. Anyway, the punch line is that I just bought a new, 2010 Cannondale SuperSix Hi-Mod. It's the bike that I really wanted last year but couldn't find at a reasonable price. I'll have it built in a few weeks and I'll post some shots of it in the race rig thread.
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03-18-11, 11:28 PM
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In this day and age it kind of is...and "somewhat" light isn't a knock (at least I don't think so). UCI limit is 14.99 pounds. Super light bikes <13 pounds tend to have other issues around handling and durability. I added a little of weight back to my main/race bike to address some handling issues...it's at 13.4 pounds right now, as a frame of reference (pun not intended).
03-19-11, 05:06 PM
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Hi,
Since I posted so much in the original incarnation of this thread, I suppose I should post in the epilogue. I got and built up a Cervélo R3 in January 2009:
I raced on it for about a year but for the first time in 30-some-odd seasons of racing, I bought a bike that didn't handle very well in criteriums. I don't know if it was how I sat on the bike. I set up all of my road bikes identically with respect to how I sit over the bottom bracket and how I reach the handlebars.
Whatever the issue, the front end would lose traction at cornering limits way before the back of the bike. The last time I raced it last spring, the front end washed out so badly in a crosswind corner that I almost rode it into the outside curb. It must have something to do with the very short front-center dimension which is not compatible with where I need to sit with respect to the bottom bracket.
I replaced it with a Lapierre Xelius:
The Lapierre corners well within what I expect from a racing bike. However, it is a pretty middle-of-the-road bike. It is somewhat light (14.9 lbs as shown), it has pretty neutral handling, and it rides smoothly enough. Anyway, the punch line is that I just bought a new, 2010 Cannondale SuperSix Hi-Mod. It's the bike that I really wanted last year but couldn't find at a reasonable price. I'll have it built in a few weeks and I'll post some shots of it in the race rig thread.
Since I posted so much in the original incarnation of this thread, I suppose I should post in the epilogue. I got and built up a Cervélo R3 in January 2009:
I raced on it for about a year but for the first time in 30-some-odd seasons of racing, I bought a bike that didn't handle very well in criteriums. I don't know if it was how I sat on the bike. I set up all of my road bikes identically with respect to how I sit over the bottom bracket and how I reach the handlebars.
Whatever the issue, the front end would lose traction at cornering limits way before the back of the bike. The last time I raced it last spring, the front end washed out so badly in a crosswind corner that I almost rode it into the outside curb. It must have something to do with the very short front-center dimension which is not compatible with where I need to sit with respect to the bottom bracket.
I replaced it with a Lapierre Xelius:
The Lapierre corners well within what I expect from a racing bike. However, it is a pretty middle-of-the-road bike. It is somewhat light (14.9 lbs as shown), it has pretty neutral handling, and it rides smoothly enough. Anyway, the punch line is that I just bought a new, 2010 Cannondale SuperSix Hi-Mod. It's the bike that I really wanted last year but couldn't find at a reasonable price. I'll have it built in a few weeks and I'll post some shots of it in the race rig thread.
03-25-11, 10:17 AM
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2010 56 Cervelo RS showed up on the Excel email specials this morning. $2100 with free shipping. I assume the older mail order stock is getting harder to find.
If this helps someone, you're welcome.
If this helps someone, you're welcome.
03-25-11, 11:04 AM
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In this day and age it kind of is...and "somewhat" light isn't a knock (at least I don't think so). UCI limit is 14.99 pounds. Super light bikes <13 pounds tend to have other issues around handling and durability. I added a little of weight back to my main/race bike to address some handling issues...it's at 13.4 pounds right now, as a frame of reference (pun not intended).
03-25-11, 11:35 PM
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I like mine. A lot.
03-25-11, 11:56 PM
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Like my golfing buddies, who will never be on the pro tour and no pretensions about it, they've kept up to date on the latest "non-legal" clubs as they feel it ups their game and the enjoyment of it. Likewise here, I suppose - we'll never race, so more power to them in the pursuit of happiness and their sub-15lbs bike. For me, I stuck with "legal" clubs, and my bike sits just a hair over 15lbs. Not a Cervelo, but happy nonetheless.
03-25-11, 11:57 PM
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03-26-11, 12:22 AM
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03-26-11, 12:34 AM
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03-26-11, 01:18 AM
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03-26-11, 05:30 AM
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03-26-11, 07:55 AM
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2 years later, did ther cevelo live up to expectations?
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03-26-11, 08:28 AM
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I am very happy with mine and plan to buy the updated S3 as soon as it is available. My SLC-SL with Di2, quarq, and Zipp 404's is way ... way fun to ride.
03-26-11, 08:43 AM
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ColorChange- I'm loving the Di2 and quarq. I hope to put both on my R3 sooner or later.
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I just realized I have no pics of the current state of my bike. I'll take some when I am loading up for today's race.