Orbea Lobular 100 or Cannondale Six13
12-29-06, 08:27 AM
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Orbea Lobular 100 or Cannondale Six13
Looking at getting another frameset 
, I'm currently looking at an Orbea Lobular 100 or a Cannondale Six13, I'm a currently a huge fan of Orbea's since I already have one but I have also had a Cannondale before (only a R600 though), I'm tempted to lean towards the Cannodale because of all the carbon but I'm a bit afraid of some issues I've heard regarding paint and etc at the aluminum joints on the six13. Then again I do not know much about the Lobular 100's frame, as far as what actually makes the Lobular tubing so great? Can't seem to find any technical info on Orbea's site. Suggestions? I can get each frame for about $700.
, I'm currently looking at an Orbea Lobular 100 or a Cannondale Six13, I'm a currently a huge fan of Orbea's since I already have one but I have also had a Cannondale before (only a R600 though), I'm tempted to lean towards the Cannodale because of all the carbon but I'm a bit afraid of some issues I've heard regarding paint and etc at the aluminum joints on the six13. Then again I do not know much about the Lobular 100's frame, as far as what actually makes the Lobular tubing so great? Can't seem to find any technical info on Orbea's site. Suggestions? I can get each frame for about $700.
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Cannondale...even if you do have the paint issue they will fix it right up for you...known issue and purely cosmetic. Six13 is a fantastic top level bike.
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12-29-06, 08:57 AM
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Cannondale...even if you do have the paint issue they will fix it right up for you...known issue and purely cosmetic. Six13 is a fantastic top level bike.
Just sayin'.
It's in the barn for much of the winter anyway. The Ibis Ti (aka INVINCIBLE) is on the road for the slop season.
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Does the cannondale require a special crankset and BB? Would I be able to use my FSA crankset or a campy record crankset?
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You can use any standard crank and BB...if it came with a SI you can also use one of these which are really nice. If it is SI and hasn't had the insert put into place for a standard crank it will only run you like $20 to have that done (which goes to the above and allows the use of any crank).
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I have rode both bikes. I went with the Orbea because the geometry fit me better and it, was to me, a little more confortable. Both are good bikes.
