Sell R5, get Caledonia - would you do this?
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I thought all bikes were aero now, and reason how they all justify all models weighing a bunch more than they did few years ago?
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Yeah but I like riding my own bike, Also, a lot of the places we visit, there arent a lot of rental opportunities (or only entry level bikes, if at all). I am gonna put 30mm tires on the R5 for now and see how that goes. I just realized that the RapidAirs I have on it measure out to only 28mm. So i have a bit more width to go anyway. I'll flip the R5 only if i come across a situation where I actually NEED a wider tire (opposed to merely wanting one).
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If you're going to sell the R5, make sure you know the difference between what you need to net and what the market will actually allow. While low end bikes are flying off the shelves, it seems as if the higher end market is still pretty stagnant especially on used bikes.
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So I did it. Sold off my R5 frameset to someone I know. Got a good deal on a Factor LS, and have placed an order for that - should be here in 4-6 weeks. Much as I loved the R5, I really DONT need two 2 bikes that are so similar and then a third gravel bike. Especially now that I am in my tri-dork guise and only riding maybe 6-7 hours a week.
It's gonna cost me about $350 or so for the switch, all told. I can live with that. Will get it custom-painted at some point as well.
It's gonna cost me about $350 or so for the switch, all told. I can live with that. Will get it custom-painted at some point as well.
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I'd be curious to hear what you think of the LS.
I was very much eyeing one last month, before I got my Aspero, but I'm in between a 52 and 54 and wasn't sure that I could one to work. I knew the Asperos geometry would be perfect so I went with it.
I was very much eyeing one last month, before I got my Aspero, but I'm in between a 52 and 54 and wasn't sure that I could one to work. I knew the Asperos geometry would be perfect so I went with it.
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I can't believe you didn't give me the R5 as thanks for all the laughter and joy I've brought to this forum.
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What's your ownership experience with the Aspero like? I've read the ride reviews, but any quirks, attributes or "gotchas" that you think a buyer should know before buying it? Am likely going to get one for my wife (the geometry fits her better anyway).
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Well I have a lady coming over this evening, and she's a very well rounded individual. But it's too late, you already sold the R5!
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The Aspero was my other candidate, but i got a very good deal on the Factor. Will post a short review once I do. I got a 56 as it replicates the fit of my R5 to within 2mm (2mm taller with no spacers, and 2mm longer with the same 130mm stem). I really hope that it doesnt miss out a lot in terms of stiffness compared to the R5 - selling that frame was a damn tough decision!
What's your ownership experience with the Aspero like? I've read the ride reviews, but any quirks, attributes or "gotchas" that you think a buyer should know before buying it? Am likely going to get one for my wife (the geometry fits her better anyway).
What's your ownership experience with the Aspero like? I've read the ride reviews, but any quirks, attributes or "gotchas" that you think a buyer should know before buying it? Am likely going to get one for my wife (the geometry fits her better anyway).
A Cervelo 54 fits me beautifully...I run a 10mm spacer on the R5, and a 2.5mm on the Aspero. The 52 LS would match (within 1-2mm) the stack/reach of my R5, but then ST angle is too steep (I have long legs/thighs), and everything else seems like it would have been too compact for off-road. Then everything on the 54 looks perfect, but the stack...its 10-15mm too tall.
Aspero wise, I'm very impressed by it. The only "buyer beware" thing that I can think of, is that they really were not kidding when they say that comfort was not a priority. I don't find it uncomfortable, by any means, but it definitely prefers to be ridden fast and hard. So, if comfort is a main selling point for someone, then it's probably not the best option.
Then I did have a clearance issue with my 50/34 crankset, but that turned out to be a problem with the BB, and not the frame itself.
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The Aspero was my other candidate, but i got a very good deal on the Factor. Will post a short review once I do. I got a 56 as it replicates the fit of my R5 to within 2mm (2mm taller with no spacers, and 2mm longer with the same 130mm stem). I really hope that it doesnt miss out a lot in terms of stiffness compared to the R5 - selling that frame was a damn tough decision!
What's your ownership experience with the Aspero like? I've read the ride reviews, but any quirks, attributes or "gotchas" that you think a buyer should know before buying it? Am likely going to get one for my wife (the geometry fits her better anyway).
What's your ownership experience with the Aspero like? I've read the ride reviews, but any quirks, attributes or "gotchas" that you think a buyer should know before buying it? Am likely going to get one for my wife (the geometry fits her better anyway).
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Similar geo (stretched out and lower stack) is the Scott Addict Gravel.. doesn't get mention much though.
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The Aspero was my other candidate, but i got a very good deal on the Factor. Will post a short review once I do. I got a 56 as it replicates the fit of my R5 to within 2mm (2mm taller with no spacers, and 2mm longer with the same 130mm stem). I really hope that it doesnt miss out a lot in terms of stiffness compared to the R5 - selling that frame was a damn tough decision!
What's your ownership experience with the Aspero like? I've read the ride reviews, but any quirks, attributes or "gotchas" that you think a buyer should know before buying it? Am likely going to get one for my wife (the geometry fits her better anyway).
What's your ownership experience with the Aspero like? I've read the ride reviews, but any quirks, attributes or "gotchas" that you think a buyer should know before buying it? Am likely going to get one for my wife (the geometry fits her better anyway).
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Aspero wise, I'm very impressed by it. The only "buyer beware" thing that I can think of, is that they really were not kidding when they say that comfort was not a priority. I don't find it uncomfortable, by any means, but it definitely prefers to be ridden fast and hard. So, if comfort is a main selling point for someone, then it's probably not the best option.
Then I did have a clearance issue with my 50/34 crankset, but that turned out to be a problem with the BB, and not the frame itself.
Then I did have a clearance issue with my 50/34 crankset, but that turned out to be a problem with the BB, and not the frame itself.
I will PM you.
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I'm the same way...I agree that some bikes are more comfortable than others, but I've yet to ride one that I would consider uncomfortable. But I also know that "an acceptable level of comfort" is a subjective thing, and some are more sensitive/picky, so I figured it was worth mentioning
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I'm the same way...I agree that some bikes are more comfortable than others, but I've yet to ride one that I would consider uncomfortable. But I also know that "an acceptable level of comfort" is a subjective thing, and some are more sensitive/picky, so I figured it was worth mentioning
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My S1 was really uncomfortable on chipseal.