What Will I Buy (road bike)
06-26-10, 09:14 PM
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What Will I Buy (road bike)
here are the contestants.
https://www.kestrelbicycles.com/Road/TalonSL.aspx
or
build up the following with SRAM Force components (new)
https://www.kestrelbicycles.com/Frame...-Frameset.aspx
or
https://www.focus-bikes.com/gb/en/bik...g-ultegra.html
i have narrowed it down to these 3 options.
i will ignore the token "CAAD9 because the aluminum frame is so great...you can upgrade the components later" guy
i will also ignore the token "CAAD10" guy
these are my final choices. help me choose.
anyone know the focus cayo expert weight?
https://www.kestrelbicycles.com/Road/TalonSL.aspx
or
build up the following with SRAM Force components (new)
https://www.kestrelbicycles.com/Frame...-Frameset.aspx
or
https://www.focus-bikes.com/gb/en/bik...g-ultegra.html
i have narrowed it down to these 3 options.
i will ignore the token "CAAD9 because the aluminum frame is so great...you can upgrade the components later" guy
i will also ignore the token "CAAD10" guy
these are my final choices. help me choose.
anyone know the focus cayo expert weight?
06-26-10, 09:25 PM
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i like how the rt800 looks more, but the components are only 105
https://www.kestrelbicycles.com/Road/RT-800.aspx
06-26-10, 11:02 PM
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no question, focus for pure seks. frame weight is 6,94kg. i know this is not spec'd the same, but check the potential!
06-27-10, 12:51 AM
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I vote Focus!
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the 900 looks pissed
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2000 litespeed Unicoi Ti, XTR,XT, Campy crank, time atac, carbon forks
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