Need help on purchasing a new bike ($3,000
10-30-10, 03:50 PM
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Need help on purchasing a new bike ($3,000
I was wanting to know your thoughts on these three bikes: 2011 Cannondale Supersix 3 Ultegra, 2011 Trek Madone 5.2, and 2011 Giant TCR Advance 1. I'll be sure to test ride all three out before making a decision, but I just wanted to hear if you all enjoy/dislike any of these bikes/companies.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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10-30-10, 04:00 PM
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ah.... sure.
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Love my TCR Advanced SL.... pretty much the same as the Advanced but just a little lighter frame. One stiff mother in the BB and Head Tube. Did I say I love it 
PS... I picked it up for just under 3K. Look around for 2010 leftover stock and see what comes up.
PS... I picked it up for just under 3K. Look around for 2010 leftover stock and see what comes up.
10-30-10, 04:07 PM
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Awesome! I hear a lot of good things about Giant, just never have tested one out before. How long have you had yours? Do you feel Giant cares for their customers?
Thanks again for your help!
Thanks again for your help!
10-30-10, 04:27 PM
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I think you really need to explain what was so horrible about your last experience.... Since I really have only heard good things about Specialized as well.
10-30-10, 09:16 PM
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Yeah usually for a first post you'll want to post about how great your BikesDirect bike is and how much money you saved.
10-30-10, 09:32 PM
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Wow not a bad deal! I just picked up a 2011 TCR Advanced 1 for 2500 + tax and I thought I got a great deal.
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I am wondering why it took 2 Specialized Tarmacs before you decided that you hated them. Giants are great bikes and so are Cannondales...just be careful and not take 2 of each before deciding you hate them.
10-30-10, 09:52 PM
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You're right. Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice, shame on Specialized.
10-30-10, 09:56 PM
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Those are nice bikes, but they're no Addict or Cervelo.
10-31-10, 12:36 AM
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For $3k, at this time of the year you can get a Pinarello FP3.
10-31-10, 07:23 AM
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It took me two Tarmacs because Specialized admitted after many months of frustration, that my bike was a lemon. So they sent me a 2011 to replace the 2010. The 2011 doesn't work either...and Specialized is saying tough luck. I didn't own either Tarmac for more than a week and the bikes were already having severe mechanical issues.
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It took me two Tarmacs because Specialized admitted after many months of frustration, that my bike was a lemon. So they sent me a 2011 to replace the 2010. The 2011 doesn't work either...and Specialized is saying tough luck. Luckily I have lawyers in my family and this problem will be fixed soon.
I didn't own either Tarmac for more than a week and the bikes were already having severe mechanical issues.
I didn't own either Tarmac for more than a week and the bikes were already having severe mechanical issues.
10-31-10, 12:22 PM
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O yeah and Shimano DA pedals w/ their mold-a-matic shoes.
O yeah and Shimano DA pedals w/ their mold-a-matic shoes.
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It took me two Tarmacs because Specialized admitted after many months of frustration, that my bike was a lemon. So they sent me a 2011 to replace the 2010. The 2011 doesn't work either...and Specialized is saying tough luck. I didn't own either Tarmac for more than a week and the bikes were already having severe mechanical issues.
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10-31-10, 05:04 PM
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[QUOTE=Sardian;11710021]Like what. Mechanical problems sounds like a bad
10-31-10, 05:27 PM
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Mechanical? As in a bad derailleur? Call shimano?
10-31-10, 05:58 PM
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Sorry that last post was not intended. SRAM, Specailized, and my LBS all looked at the bike. It has literally been shipped around the country, while I sat here without a bike. None of the places could understand/explain why my bike was dropping and bending chains.
If the experts can't fix it, then I'm guessing it can't be fixed. Either way, I don't care about that bike, my focus now is getting a new bike so I can get back to my training.
If the experts can't fix it, then I'm guessing it can't be fixed. Either way, I don't care about that bike, my focus now is getting a new bike so I can get back to my training.