A nice aluminum frame?
08-26-08, 12:02 PM
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A nice aluminum frame?
Does anyone make a nice aluminum frame with fairly aggressive geometry? I would rather have a really nice aluminum one than a mediocre carbon one, and it seems like my current frame is on its last legs...
Thanks in advance for suggestions.
Thanks in advance for suggestions.
08-26-08, 12:05 PM
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My FP2 is aluminum with some carbon bits. Profile is pretty aggressive (basically the same as the Prince).
08-26-08, 12:10 PM
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What's your price range? I'm pretty happy with my Eddy Merckx Team SC. The current equivalent in his lineup would be the Premium. But, it ain't cheap....
08-26-08, 12:34 PM
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I just picked up a BMC street fire, I will post build pix and a ride report when it gets put together but I'm still collecting parts at the moment.
I was looking long and hard at C-dale six/13 and Caad9's I was also dreaming of picking up a carbon Ridley Excalibur, or a Orbea Onix. Keep an eye out on used framesets seems people are breaking up with anything aluminium these days.
I was looking long and hard at C-dale six/13 and Caad9's I was also dreaming of picking up a carbon Ridley Excalibur, or a Orbea Onix. Keep an eye out on used framesets seems people are breaking up with anything aluminium these days.
08-26-08, 12:43 PM
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i have 13000km on my streetfire ssx, excellent, responsive. Tested bombproof frame-paintcoat but with too many logos, you'd better pick plain-looking wheels, white bartape and saddle
08-26-08, 12:55 PM
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Cervolo Soloist team is a great bike ...climbs like you would not believe
check out the reviews ..
https://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/la...2_5668crx.aspx
check out the reviews ..
https://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/la...2_5668crx.aspx
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Yes, most of us have heard of them. They make bicycle and accessories, and have been around for many years. Check them out here:
https://www.cannondale.com/
Very nice bikes for a good price.
https://www.cannondale.com/
Very nice bikes for a good price.
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08-26-08, 02:19 PM
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Look at Scandium
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08-26-08, 03:09 PM
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Boreas Ignis
https://www.boreas-bikes.dk/pages/ignis.html
Possibly now marketed under the Principia banner.
https://www.boreas-bikes.dk/pages/ignis.html
Possibly now marketed under the Principia banner.
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08-26-08, 03:18 PM
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Orbeas are nice -- Arin model if you have the $$
08-26-08, 03:19 PM
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^^my 07 caad 9 cost me $300 shipped! here on friday...not quite as hott as above BMC
on a side note...im looking at groups....I know caad9 FD are 34.9mm...but should i just get brazz on, get the adapter, then if/when i switch out frames i do not have to worry about getting a whole new FD?
on a side note...im looking at groups....I know caad9 FD are 34.9mm...but should i just get brazz on, get the adapter, then if/when i switch out frames i do not have to worry about getting a whole new FD?
08-26-08, 03:35 PM
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Money: 3D Racing Road-E Easton Scandium custom.
Broke ass: CAAD 9 frameset.
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^^my 07 caad 9 cost me $300 shipped! here on friday...not quite as hott as above BMC
on a side note...im looking at groups....I know caad9 FD are 34.9mm...but should i just get brazz on, get the adapter, then if/when i switch out frames i do not have to worry about getting a whole new FD?
on a side note...im looking at groups....I know caad9 FD are 34.9mm...but should i just get brazz on, get the adapter, then if/when i switch out frames i do not have to worry about getting a whole new FD?