Question about softrides from a roadie!
09-11-06, 03:57 PM
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Question about softrides from a roadie!
I ride a tirreno razza 2.0 (a road alu frame with 105 components). I am offered a frame trade for a new Softride. (Same components)
Would you do it?
Txs for the feedback!
Would you do it?
Txs for the feedback!
09-12-06, 05:53 AM
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Which model and what do you intend to use it for? The geometry of some Softride models are more geared toward triathlon/time-trialing (long front-center/short rear-center and short head tube for riding steep) and others are more geared toward road riding and yet others are kind of in-between (usable for either).
I have an old Powerwing 700 which has an "in-between" geometry and I use it for triathlon. I really like the ride.
I have an old Powerwing 700 which has an "in-between" geometry and I use it for triathlon. I really like the ride.
09-12-06, 03:58 PM
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I'd be using it for road rides and commuting no time trials in the immediate future. I think the frame would be the aformentionned middle of the road.
the more I think of it, the less I like the deal though...
the more I think of it, the less I like the deal though...
