Test Rode a Few Bikes Today
11-20-10 | 07:07 PM
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Test Rode a Few Bikes Today
So i'm upgrading to a CF frame soon and thought i'd start shopping around. Rode a 2011 Tarmac Expert, 2011 S2, and a Wilier Gran Turismo. Tarmac was the very first CF frame i've ever ridden and it felt awesome. Between the Wilier and S2 i preferred the S2, both bikes felt good but the Cervelo felt a little smoother than the Gran Turismo. Still shopping around and test riding, heading to a Felt, BMC, and Giant LBS soon, wanna keep my options open. Type of riding i'm doing is a mix of daily and group rides and looking to start crits next year, any other bikes you guys can recommend?
11-20-10 | 08:24 PM
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So i'm upgrading to a CF frame soon and thought i'd start shopping around. Rode a 2011 Tarmac Expert, 2011 S2, and a Wilier Gran Turismo. Tarmac was the very first CF frame i've ever ridden and it felt awesome. Between the Wilier and S2 i preferred the S2, both bikes felt good but the Cervelo felt a little smoother than the Gran Turismo. Still shopping around and test riding, heading to a Felt, BMC, and Giant LBS soon, wanna keep my options open. Type of riding i'm doing is a mix of daily and group rides and looking to start crits next year, any other bikes you guys can recommend?
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11-21-10 | 06:10 AM
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11-21-10 | 06:15 AM
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So i'm upgrading to a CF frame soon and thought i'd start shopping around. Rode a 2011 Tarmac Expert, 2011 S2, and a Wilier Gran Turismo. Tarmac was the very first CF frame i've ever ridden and it felt awesome. Between the Wilier and S2 i preferred the S2, both bikes felt good but the Cervelo felt a little smoother than the Gran Turismo. Still shopping around and test riding, heading to a Felt, BMC, and Giant LBS soon, wanna keep my options open. Type of riding i'm doing is a mix of daily and group rides and looking to start crits next year, any other bikes you guys can recommend?
Something you don't mind crashing. I'd probably try to look into bike manufacturers with good replacement warranties.
11-21-10 | 05:12 PM
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11-21-10 | 08:48 PM
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Give a pinarello a try as well, just for something a little different. Giant TCR, Scott Addict and Tarmac are all sweet and pretty aggressive rides.
I testrode a S2, R3, Dogma, Madone, Felt, Guru and Tarmac. Ultimately went with the Tarmac. Just struck the right chord for me.
I testrode a S2, R3, Dogma, Madone, Felt, Guru and Tarmac. Ultimately went with the Tarmac. Just struck the right chord for me.
11-21-10 | 08:50 PM
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Give a pinarello a try as well, just for something a little different. Giant TCR, Scott Addict and Tarmac are all sweet and pretty aggressive rides.
I testrode a S2, R3, Dogma, Madone, Felt, Guru and Tarmac. Ultimately went with the Tarmac. Just struck the right chord for me.
I testrode a S2, R3, Dogma, Madone, Felt, Guru and Tarmac. Ultimately went with the Tarmac. Just struck the right chord for me.
11-21-10 | 08:53 PM
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11-21-10 | 08:56 PM
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test ride them again with the same wheel/tire combination.
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