Another "what should I buy thread".. but an awesome one!
04-11-12, 09:14 PM
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Another "what should I buy thread".. but an awesome one!
SO my buddy has just cracked his 2008 giant tcr frame, and he has no proof of purchase, so a warranty is likely out. I have charged myself with helping him find a bike, since that is my favorite thing to do... I am looking to you all to help fill in the gaps. Looking for a full carbon, at least ultegra/force level, and not a super agressive build (he rode 7500 miles last year and doesnt race). We are in Minneapolis, so have some good shops here, but also recognize that online is often a waaay cheaper deal. here is what I have identified so far. I like the Boardman frames from Wiggle in the UK, but without any local dealers that is a hard sell.
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/fr...ike-10811.html Bianchi Siempre/force
https://www.realcyclist.com/stevens-s...orce-fulcrum-7 Stevens SLC/Force
https://www.realcyclist.com/ridley-orion-bike-ultegra Ridley Orion/Ultegra
https://www.realcyclist.com/ridley-damocles-bike-ultegra Ridley Damocles/Ultegra
https://www.rei.com/product/828245/sc...l-20-bike-2012 Scott Foil20/Ultegra
What am I missing... There are BMCs at CC at that are cheapish (well...), but that is what I ride, and he wont want to look like a team...
Bring it!
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/fr...ike-10811.html Bianchi Siempre/force
https://www.realcyclist.com/stevens-s...orce-fulcrum-7 Stevens SLC/Force
https://www.realcyclist.com/ridley-orion-bike-ultegra Ridley Orion/Ultegra
https://www.realcyclist.com/ridley-damocles-bike-ultegra Ridley Damocles/Ultegra
https://www.rei.com/product/828245/sc...l-20-bike-2012 Scott Foil20/Ultegra
What am I missing... There are BMCs at CC at that are cheapish (well...), but that is what I ride, and he wont want to look like a team...
Bring it!
04-11-12, 09:36 PM
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scott is pretty dope, but a pretty stiff ride. maybe a cannondale supersix or specialized tarmac?
I do love the bianchis, I'm not going to lie, but I can only comment on their aluminum frames from earlier this century.
I do love the bianchis, I'm not going to lie, but I can only comment on their aluminum frames from earlier this century.
04-11-12, 10:09 PM
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04-12-12, 12:12 AM
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1. What's the budget?
2. Why are you looking at complete bikes? If the old frame is cracked, you can get a nice carbon frame for <$1k and swap all of the components. Even if you have the LBS do *everything* it'll still be no more than a few hundred to swap everything over.
2. Why are you looking at complete bikes? If the old frame is cracked, you can get a nice carbon frame for <$1k and swap all of the components. Even if you have the LBS do *everything* it'll still be no more than a few hundred to swap everything over.
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They should all have a slightly different ride characteristic. My friend in Canada rode most all of the popular models and settled on the Stevens.
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in the OP, that thing about not buying a BMC because you have one is beyond dumb. sorry to be blunt.
I would buy one of the bare frames from CC.
04-12-12, 02:57 PM
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+1 on a frame and transfer unless the accident that cracked the frame also majorly rashed up the parts.
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SO my buddy has just cracked his 2008 giant tcr frame, and he has no proof of purchase, so a warranty is likely out. I have charged myself with helping him find a bike, since that is my favorite thing to do... I am looking to you all to help fill in the gaps. Looking for a full carbon, at least ultegra/force level, and not a super agressive build (he rode 7500 miles last year and doesnt race). We are in Minneapolis, so have some good shops here, but also recognize that online is often a waaay cheaper deal. here is what I have identified so far. I like the Boardman frames from Wiggle in the UK, but without any local dealers that is a hard sell.
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/fr...ike-10811.html Bianchi Siempre/force
https://www.realcyclist.com/stevens-s...orce-fulcrum-7 Stevens SLC/Force
https://www.realcyclist.com/ridley-orion-bike-ultegra Ridley Orion/Ultegra
https://www.realcyclist.com/ridley-damocles-bike-ultegra Ridley Damocles/Ultegra
https://www.rei.com/product/828245/sc...l-20-bike-2012 Scott Foil20/Ultegra
What am I missing... There are BMCs at CC at that are cheapish (well...), but that is what I ride, and he wont want to look like a team...
Bring it!
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/fr...ike-10811.html Bianchi Siempre/force
https://www.realcyclist.com/stevens-s...orce-fulcrum-7 Stevens SLC/Force
https://www.realcyclist.com/ridley-orion-bike-ultegra Ridley Orion/Ultegra
https://www.realcyclist.com/ridley-damocles-bike-ultegra Ridley Damocles/Ultegra
https://www.rei.com/product/828245/sc...l-20-bike-2012 Scott Foil20/Ultegra
What am I missing... There are BMCs at CC at that are cheapish (well...), but that is what I ride, and he wont want to look like a team...
Bring it!
...but $3,500+ for a bike (Scott/REI) where the only Dura Ace is the BB?
04-12-12, 05:05 PM
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I'm not in the twin cities any more but always liked GW, any chance he rides a 54cm? https://gearwestbike.com/product/11tr...h2-73566-1.htm
or a 58 https://gearwestbike.com/product/11ce...tegra-5112.htm
or a 58 https://gearwestbike.com/product/11ce...tegra-5112.htm
