Extremely low weight frame options
02-05-11 | 08:31 PM
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Extremely low weight frame options
What are the options? Cost and weight too pls.
Parlee Z5 SL
Cervelo R5ca and R5
Pinarello Dogma
Wilier?
Scott Addict R1
Guru Photon
For the frames that have integrated seat posts, can you help me understand what the weight differences are on an apples to apples basis?
Parlee Z5 SL
Cervelo R5ca and R5
Pinarello Dogma
Wilier?
Scott Addict R1
Guru Photon
For the frames that have integrated seat posts, can you help me understand what the weight differences are on an apples to apples basis?
02-05-11 | 08:36 PM
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02-05-11 | 08:40 PM
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Regarding your picture, this information is not easily googled. The manufacturers purposely avoid posting weights. Also, no good information on how to compare frames with integrated seatposts.
02-05-11 | 08:43 PM
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B) https://tinyurl.com/6l4cfvf ------> First link: https://www.trisports.com/scott-addict-r1.html
Scott Addict R1 Road Frame Set
Frame weight: 790 grams
Regular price: $2,999.95
Took me all of .26 seconds.
(works for me)
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02-05-11 | 09:08 PM
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Having purchased a new frameset this summer, I was doing quite a bit of research on the guru photon, parlee z5, cervelos and various addict models.
I've seen a few reports of guru photons developing cracks. Only a few, but how many of them are out there. Also, depending on the frame size, once you get above a 54cm, they're not "superlight" anymore.
I've only read of 1 problem with a parlee z5, I was saving for one until I found a scott addict sl frameset for less than 1500. That was, without a doubt, as good a price to weight ratio as I was going to get- the frame came in at 810g (54cm) and the fork was under 300g once I cut the steerer tube. Since I previously had a scott cr1 sl, it was a no brainer.
I test rode the cervelo r3sl and was unimpressed, especially for the price. But, this is what worked for me. The other frame mentioned never came to mind- I'm too much of a weight weenie and they were too heavy (and too expensive)-- besides, the ride of the addict is incredible- so much better than the cr1 sl.
I've seen a few reports of guru photons developing cracks. Only a few, but how many of them are out there. Also, depending on the frame size, once you get above a 54cm, they're not "superlight" anymore.
I've only read of 1 problem with a parlee z5, I was saving for one until I found a scott addict sl frameset for less than 1500. That was, without a doubt, as good a price to weight ratio as I was going to get- the frame came in at 810g (54cm) and the fork was under 300g once I cut the steerer tube. Since I previously had a scott cr1 sl, it was a no brainer.
I test rode the cervelo r3sl and was unimpressed, especially for the price. But, this is what worked for me. The other frame mentioned never came to mind- I'm too much of a weight weenie and they were too heavy (and too expensive)-- besides, the ride of the addict is incredible- so much better than the cr1 sl.
02-05-11 | 09:20 PM
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Having purchased a new frameset this summer, I was doing quite a bit of research on the guru photon, parlee z5, cervelos and various addict models.
I've seen a few reports of guru photons developing cracks. Only a few, but how many of them are out there. Also, depending on the frame size, once you get above a 54cm, they're not "superlight" anymore.
I've only read of 1 problem with a parlee z5, I was saving for one until I found a scott addict sl frameset for less than 1500. That was, without a doubt, as good a price to weight ratio as I was going to get- the frame came in at 810g (54cm) and the fork was under 300g once I cut the steerer tube. Since I previously had a scott cr1 sl, it was a no brainer.
I test rode the cervelo r3sl and was unimpressed, especially for the price. But, this is what worked for me. The other frame mentioned never came to mind- I'm too much of a weight weenie and they were too heavy (and too expensive)-- besides, the ride of the addict is incredible- so much better than the cr1 sl.
I've seen a few reports of guru photons developing cracks. Only a few, but how many of them are out there. Also, depending on the frame size, once you get above a 54cm, they're not "superlight" anymore.
I've only read of 1 problem with a parlee z5, I was saving for one until I found a scott addict sl frameset for less than 1500. That was, without a doubt, as good a price to weight ratio as I was going to get- the frame came in at 810g (54cm) and the fork was under 300g once I cut the steerer tube. Since I previously had a scott cr1 sl, it was a no brainer.
I test rode the cervelo r3sl and was unimpressed, especially for the price. But, this is what worked for me. The other frame mentioned never came to mind- I'm too much of a weight weenie and they were too heavy (and too expensive)-- besides, the ride of the addict is incredible- so much better than the cr1 sl.
02-06-11 | 03:31 AM
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Is weight the only thing you're considering? Because ride quality is "kinda" important too.
02-06-11 | 05:44 AM
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02-06-11 | 07:25 AM
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02-06-11 | 11:20 AM
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Most coffee shops don't meet my standards - I make my own espresso at home. The bike only needs to hang on the wall in my loft/converted warehouse space. Frame color is important - must complement the Basquiat on the wall perpendicular.
02-06-11 | 11:33 AM
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02-06-11 | 12:20 PM
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The rest was BS, but I actually am a coffee super snob.
02-06-11 | 12:25 PM
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The rest was BS, but I actually am a coffee super snob.
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02-06-11 | 01:09 PM
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I found a scott addict sl frameset for less than 1500. That was, without a doubt, as good a price to weight ratio as I was going to get. Since I previously had a scott cr1 sl, it was a no brainer....
besides, the ride of the addict is incredible- so much better than the cr1 sl.
besides, the ride of the addict is incredible- so much better than the cr1 sl.