Carbon frame selection
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Carbon frame selection
I am looking for carbon frame recommendations for under $2k. I have found cinelli ones, but I know nothing about the brand.
Is there a thread/forum for recommendations?
I know about the Chinese unbranded frames, but would like to see if I can find something with better QC and warranty before I take the leap.
Thanks.
Is there a thread/forum for recommendations?
I know about the Chinese unbranded frames, but would like to see if I can find something with better QC and warranty before I take the leap.
Thanks.
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I am looking for carbon frame recommendations for under $2k. I have found cinelli ones, but I know nothing about the brand.
Is there a thread/forum for recommendations?
I know about the Chinese unbranded frames, but would like to see if I can find something with better QC and warranty before I take the leap.
Thanks.
Is there a thread/forum for recommendations?
I know about the Chinese unbranded frames, but would like to see if I can find something with better QC and warranty before I take the leap.
Thanks.
With that said, the big difference between a unbranded Chinese frame and a Cinelli is you can but a Cinelli frame from a bike shop and I have a feeling, you will be treated much better.
For example, this is a good bike for the price:
https://mybikeshop.com/products/2020...k-diamond.html
I actually have a Superstar Disc in white that I built with a Campagnolo H11/ Chorus groupset. With carbon wheels I am at 7.4 kg, which is not bad. It is a nice bike that has a smooth comfortable ride but can go really fast when you want to push it.
Cobolt bikes is having a great blow out sale right now. I would look at those as well.
https://cobaltbike.com/shop/ols/products
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Most Cinelli carbon frames are just Chinese frames with a Cinelli sticker. Their customer service is terrible and you are basically buying a bike with zero back up - exactly as you would if you purchased a Chinese unbranded frame.
With that said, the big difference is you can but a Cinelli frame from a bike shop and I have a feeling, you will be treated much better.
For example, this is a good bike for the price:
I actually have a Superstar Disc in white that I built with a Campagnolo H11/ Chorus groupset. With carbon wheels I am at 7.4 kg, which is not bad. It is a nice bike that has a smooth comfortable ride but can go really fast when you want to push it.
Cobolt bikes is having a great blow out sale right now. I would look at those.
With that said, the big difference is you can but a Cinelli frame from a bike shop and I have a feeling, you will be treated much better.
For example, this is a good bike for the price:
I actually have a Superstar Disc in white that I built with a Campagnolo H11/ Chorus groupset. With carbon wheels I am at 7.4 kg, which is not bad. It is a nice bike that has a smooth comfortable ride but can go really fast when you want to push it.
Cobolt bikes is having a great blow out sale right now. I would look at those.
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They have a cyclocross/gravel bike for $900 that would make a killer do everything bike.
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That gives me a lot to think about... I found a local shop selling a Canondale on a close out... That may be cheaper than one I would build myself. Decisions, decisions, ...
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If you can get a complete bike at good price, I would do it.
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Prices are a bit high right now but watch theproscloset. I got my frame there when the prices were not crazy and I got I felt like a great deal on a new carbon frame. I got an Argon 18 NIB frame just an old model for super cheap.
I can't to speak to this maker or that maker but I would certainly buy a frame with a reputable makers name on it. Just my opinion of course.
I can't to speak to this maker or that maker but I would certainly buy a frame with a reputable makers name on it. Just my opinion of course.
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Prices are a bit high right now but watch theproscloset. I got my frame there when the prices were not crazy and I got I felt like a great deal on a new carbon frame. I got an Argon 18 NIB frame just an old model for super cheap.
I can't to speak to this maker or that maker but I would certainly buy a frame with a reputable makers name on it. Just my opinion of course.
I can't to speak to this maker or that maker but I would certainly buy a frame with a reputable makers name on it. Just my opinion of course.
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a complete bike is almost always less expensive the building your own piece by piece. FWIW
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It is indeed. I did the math, even with a chinese unbranded frame a Di2 setup costs well over 3k when you include all the shipping and other little but not cheap hardware and the delays.
Too bad, I really would have enjoyed the work.
I ended up with a 2020 Synapse Carbon Ultegra Di2 from a closeout sale.
It's feels and rides great and comes with free tuneups. It's not exactly the color I wanted, but I guess I should look at it less and ride more.
Too bad, I really would have enjoyed the work.
I ended up with a 2020 Synapse Carbon Ultegra Di2 from a closeout sale.
It's feels and rides great and comes with free tuneups. It's not exactly the color I wanted, but I guess I should look at it less and ride more.
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It is indeed. I did the math, even with a chinese unbranded frame a Di2 setup costs well over 3k when you include all the shipping and other little but not cheap hardware and the delays.
Too bad, I really would have enjoyed the work.
I ended up with a 2020 Synapse Carbon Ultegra Di2 from a closeout sale.
It's feels and rides great and comes with free tuneups. It's not exactly the color I wanted, but I guess I should look at it less and ride more.
Too bad, I really would have enjoyed the work.
I ended up with a 2020 Synapse Carbon Ultegra Di2 from a closeout sale.
It's feels and rides great and comes with free tuneups. It's not exactly the color I wanted, but I guess I should look at it less and ride more.
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Cheap Chinese stuff can be mad bang for buck, but it's more or less dicey.
If you want to avoid all diceyness and be sure you've got world-class quality for a good price, just go with the biggest company - Giant is cycling's Toyota.
If you want to avoid all diceyness and be sure you've got world-class quality for a good price, just go with the biggest company - Giant is cycling's Toyota.
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Replacing crank arms on Canondale Si crankset
I have been looking online but was unable to find a place to get the crank arms only. The full set is a bit too expensive and unnecessary for me.
The OEM installled one is 172.5 and I would like to replace them with 165...
Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
The OEM installled one is 172.5 and I would like to replace them with 165...
Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
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Finding 165 cranks are hard. Might be best to ask the shop to see if they can special order them.
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I am looking for carbon frame recommendations for under $2k. I have found cinelli ones, but I know nothing about the brand.
Is there a thread/forum for recommendations?
I know about the Chinese unbranded frames, but would like to see if I can find something with better QC and warranty before I take the leap.
Thanks.
Is there a thread/forum for recommendations?
I know about the Chinese unbranded frames, but would like to see if I can find something with better QC and warranty before I take the leap.
Thanks.
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Too bad Canonndale is not selling parts to individuals. I'll inquire and check other sites.