Here's the new bike (CR1 Pro)
05-15-11, 06:56 PM
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Haven't had the chance to get a real long ride under my belt with my cr1 team, but I think I chose the right bike for me after riding a few. I just took the spacers from under the stem and went for a 20 miler last night and felt pretty good. That's plenty agressive enough for me and the frame definately absorbs the heavy chip seal I have to ride on quite a bit.
The 5700 105 works well so I'm really happy with my purchase. Only thing I would like to try different at some time is some new/lighter wheels. Would it be a noticable difference to go from the aksiums on the bike currently to something lighter...say like williams sys. 30's or maybe some soul 3.0 or 4.0. These are some sets more in my price range unless I just decide to keep riding mine and save a really nice set of wheels.
The 5700 105 works well so I'm really happy with my purchase. Only thing I would like to try different at some time is some new/lighter wheels. Would it be a noticable difference to go from the aksiums on the bike currently to something lighter...say like williams sys. 30's or maybe some soul 3.0 or 4.0. These are some sets more in my price range unless I just decide to keep riding mine and save a really nice set of wheels.
BTW, NebrVandal - I'm in Omaha, too. Maybe see you out on the road some time. Scotts seem to be getting a lot more popular around here.
05-15-11, 09:26 PM
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[QUOTE=JustinHorne;12646367]Very nice. I couldn't justify the extra cost for the performance gains, but I bet it'll be great.
Yeah, I don't know if it's "justifiable" but I ride like 8000 miles/year and have had my current bike for nearly 10 years, so I'm mentally amortizing the cost over a lot of miles.
I'm doing a frame-up build because I just can't deal with the bladed spokes, I'm really smalls so I'm really wind-affected. And my size frame comes with the wrong size cranks for me in the full bike. I'm still trying to decide on handlebars, stem & seatpost.
I test rode the CR1 with Force (just like yours, in XS) and Ultegra (in XXS) and they were both gorgeous, I'm expecting the same feel with more lightness from the SL.
Glad you are enjoying your new bike.
Yeah, I don't know if it's "justifiable" but I ride like 8000 miles/year and have had my current bike for nearly 10 years, so I'm mentally amortizing the cost over a lot of miles.
I'm doing a frame-up build because I just can't deal with the bladed spokes, I'm really smalls so I'm really wind-affected. And my size frame comes with the wrong size cranks for me in the full bike. I'm still trying to decide on handlebars, stem & seatpost.
I test rode the CR1 with Force (just like yours, in XS) and Ultegra (in XXS) and they were both gorgeous, I'm expecting the same feel with more lightness from the SL.
Glad you are enjoying your new bike.
05-15-11, 10:38 PM
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I just replaced the Aksiums on my CR1 Team with a set of Easton EA 90 SLXs I got on sale at performance. Took about a pound off the bike, and the difference is very noticeable.
BTW, NebrVandal - I'm in Omaha, too. Maybe see you out on the road some time. Scotts seem to be getting a lot more popular around here.
BTW, NebrVandal - I'm in Omaha, too. Maybe see you out on the road some time. Scotts seem to be getting a lot more popular around here.
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