Best frame/fork under $3k?
07-21-09 | 07:00 AM
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07-21-09 | 07:06 AM
#27
Sua Ku
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Hot as hell, Singapore
Bikes: Trek 5200, BMC SLC01, BMC SSX, Specialized FSR, Holdsworth Criterium
Congratulations on the promotion!
At 3k there are so many choices. Buy one that "moves" you. You're going to have to try hard to buy a bad frame at that price.
At 3k there are so many choices. Buy one that "moves" you. You're going to have to try hard to buy a bad frame at that price.
07-21-09 | 09:59 AM
#28
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From: Houston, TX
Bikes: 2007 Orbea Onix, 2007 Windsor The Hour, 2008 Kona Jake
You, being a big boy, should try to get a Storck Absolutist. List is $3200, but sacrifices must be made. 
https://reviews.roadbikereview.com/bl...ist-09-review/
I demo'd an Absolutist, and I don't think I'm big enough to appreciate the build. And I'm 6', 160. It felt like a block of wood to me. I think a bigger guy would be able to light it up with this frame.
You would noodleize an Orca. A buddy of mine who is very powerful has an Orbea Opal. That's prbly what would suit you. He's got HED Jet 60's with the big boy build.
Ignore the "custom build" crap.
The 2010 Canondale SuperSix might also be a good match for you.
Btw, I've got a Scott CR1 SL and a Parlee Z4. You don't want either one of those. The Scott is super light and has a massive front fork, like the Storck. But it is a Hogpen Gap type of bike. A vertical rocket. And the Parlee is far too well mannered. Even for me.
https://reviews.roadbikereview.com/bl...ist-09-review/
I demo'd an Absolutist, and I don't think I'm big enough to appreciate the build. And I'm 6', 160. It felt like a block of wood to me. I think a bigger guy would be able to light it up with this frame.
You would noodleize an Orca. A buddy of mine who is very powerful has an Orbea Opal. That's prbly what would suit you. He's got HED Jet 60's with the big boy build.
Ignore the "custom build" crap.
The 2010 Canondale SuperSix might also be a good match for you.
Btw, I've got a Scott CR1 SL and a Parlee Z4. You don't want either one of those. The Scott is super light and has a massive front fork, like the Storck. But it is a Hogpen Gap type of bike. A vertical rocket. And the Parlee is far too well mannered. Even for me.
You will be fine on an Orca at 180.
07-21-09 | 10:11 AM
#29
Live to ride ride to live
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Austin, Texas
Bikes: Calfee Tetra Pro
I have a Calfee Tetra Pro and it is a great bike. It is also available with custom geometry. Mine has a 2cm longer head tube which is only a $100 up charge.
07-21-09 | 11:44 AM
#30
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From: Brooklyn, NY
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey R380 Ti | 2011 Hampsten Travelissimo Gran Paradiso Ti | 2001 De Rosa Neo Primato - Batik Del Monte, Genius | 1991 Eddy Merckx - Motorola, TSX
07-21-09 | 12:32 PM
#31
'84 and '09 Pinarellos
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Seattle, WA
Bikes: '84 Pinarello Record Equipe rebuilt with Campy Chorus/ Record; 2009 Pinarello Paris/ Campy SR 11sp; Litespeed Tuscany w Campy SR 11 speed
The Pinarello dealer here has the Paris frameset on sale for $3150 (with headset and seatpost). That's what I would get for sure, except that I just can't figure out how to get it into the house without my wife noticing....
07-21-09 | 01:50 PM
#34
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From: Loveland, CO
Bikes: Cervelo Rouvida x 2
LOOK 585 Ultra for $2098 is a great deal on a stiff frame. No 55cm left, though.
https://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?p...ajor=1&minor=1
https://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?p...ajor=1&minor=1
