New to cycling. Seems like i found a GREAT deal? Input is appreciated.
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New to cycling. Seems like i found a GREAT deal? Input is appreciated.
Hello everyone!
So, as the title states, I'm new to cycling and I'm trying to decide on a bike.
I've been doing a TON of research and have settled on a few things:
So here's what I'm confused about; Colnago. Specifically, it seems like all the bikes with the features I want are above my price range or right at the max.
Then, I look on Colnago's website and see this: CX ZERO ALU ULTEGRA | Colnago America
Now, I have a few other hobbies (cars, teach, etc) and I know that if something seems too good to be true, there's usually a catch. So what's the catch here?
It seems like any bike similarly equipped to this Colnago is at LEAST $400+ more expensive. That isn't chump change. It also seems like Colnago is considered one of the "higher end" brands. My friend rides a Bianchi XR2 Oltre and he told me this.
Am I missing something here? is there any reason to keep looking at other brands at this point? I am, of course, going to get fitted at a bike shop to figure out my frame size (I suspect 54 since I'm 5'8.5" and 29.75" inseam).
It's just weird to me that, out of all the bikes out there, the one I find a seemingly amazing deal on is a Colnago, straight from them.
I'm asking for you guys and gals to please help this noob out. Is this a good deal? What else should I look into? I'm in southern California.
Thank you all in advance, I'm super excited to start my journey!
Cheers!
So, as the title states, I'm new to cycling and I'm trying to decide on a bike.
I've been doing a TON of research and have settled on a few things:
- $1500 USD Budget
- High end aluminum or mid-end carbon frame
- At least a 105 groupset
- Carbon forks if the frame is Alu
- New, not used.
So here's what I'm confused about; Colnago. Specifically, it seems like all the bikes with the features I want are above my price range or right at the max.
Then, I look on Colnago's website and see this: CX ZERO ALU ULTEGRA | Colnago America
Now, I have a few other hobbies (cars, teach, etc) and I know that if something seems too good to be true, there's usually a catch. So what's the catch here?
It seems like any bike similarly equipped to this Colnago is at LEAST $400+ more expensive. That isn't chump change. It also seems like Colnago is considered one of the "higher end" brands. My friend rides a Bianchi XR2 Oltre and he told me this.
Am I missing something here? is there any reason to keep looking at other brands at this point? I am, of course, going to get fitted at a bike shop to figure out my frame size (I suspect 54 since I'm 5'8.5" and 29.75" inseam).
It's just weird to me that, out of all the bikes out there, the one I find a seemingly amazing deal on is a Colnago, straight from them.
I'm asking for you guys and gals to please help this noob out. Is this a good deal? What else should I look into? I'm in southern California.
Thank you all in advance, I'm super excited to start my journey!
Cheers!
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It's not full ultegra, but does seem like a decent deal. What does your LBS carry?
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Hello everyone!
So, as the title states, I'm new to cycling and I'm trying to decide on a bike.
I've been doing a TON of research and have settled on a few things:
So here's what I'm confused about; Colnago. Specifically, it seems like all the bikes with the features I want are above my price range or right at the max.
Then, I look on Colnago's website and see this: CX ZERO ALU ULTEGRA | Colnago America
Now, I have a few other hobbies (cars, teach, etc) and I know that if something seems too good to be true, there's usually a catch. So what's the catch here?
It seems like any bike similarly equipped to this Colnago is at LEAST $400+ more expensive. That isn't chump change. It also seems like Colnago is considered one of the "higher end" brands. My friend rides a Bianchi XR2 Oltre and he told me this.
Am I missing something here? is there any reason to keep looking at other brands at this point? I am, of course, going to get fitted at a bike shop to figure out my frame size (I suspect 54 since I'm 5'8.5" and 29.75" inseam).
It's just weird to me that, out of all the bikes out there, the one I find a seemingly amazing deal on is a Colnago, straight from them.
I'm asking for you guys and gals to please help this noob out. Is this a good deal? What else should I look into? I'm in southern California.
Thank you all in advance, I'm super excited to start my journey!
Cheers!
So, as the title states, I'm new to cycling and I'm trying to decide on a bike.
I've been doing a TON of research and have settled on a few things:
- $1500 USD Budget
- High end aluminum or mid-end carbon frame
- At least a 105 groupset
- Carbon forks if the frame is Alu
- New, not used.
So here's what I'm confused about; Colnago. Specifically, it seems like all the bikes with the features I want are above my price range or right at the max.
Then, I look on Colnago's website and see this: CX ZERO ALU ULTEGRA | Colnago America
Now, I have a few other hobbies (cars, teach, etc) and I know that if something seems too good to be true, there's usually a catch. So what's the catch here?
It seems like any bike similarly equipped to this Colnago is at LEAST $400+ more expensive. That isn't chump change. It also seems like Colnago is considered one of the "higher end" brands. My friend rides a Bianchi XR2 Oltre and he told me this.
Am I missing something here? is there any reason to keep looking at other brands at this point? I am, of course, going to get fitted at a bike shop to figure out my frame size (I suspect 54 since I'm 5'8.5" and 29.75" inseam).
It's just weird to me that, out of all the bikes out there, the one I find a seemingly amazing deal on is a Colnago, straight from them.
I'm asking for you guys and gals to please help this noob out. Is this a good deal? What else should I look into? I'm in southern California.
Thank you all in advance, I'm super excited to start my journey!
Cheers!
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I have a few around me and an REI near me (I'm in SoCal).
I've seen every major brand. Giant, Fuji, Specialized, Cannondale, BMC, and many others.
Originally Posted by zoom26
Bike looks good and I don't know if you noticed, but it's a 2016. Like cars, bikes have years and as the riding season starts the previous year tends to be on sale. Judging from the price, it is a huge bargain or at least in my opinion. Ultegra equipped bikes are usually priced north of 1500.
Thank you both for your responses.
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What's it missing?
I have a few around me and an REI near me (I'm in SoCal).
I've seen every major brand. Giant, Fuji, Specialized, Cannondale, BMC, and many others.
I had noticed it's a 2016 so I figured that effected the price, but as you said, even models from that year with the same equipment are considerably more expensive.
Thank you both for your responses.
I have a few around me and an REI near me (I'm in SoCal).
I've seen every major brand. Giant, Fuji, Specialized, Cannondale, BMC, and many others.
I had noticed it's a 2016 so I figured that effected the price, but as you said, even models from that year with the same equipment are considerably more expensive.
Thank you both for your responses.
Colnago CX Zero Alloy 105 Bike 2016 > Bikes > Road Bikes | Jenson USA
It's the same bike minus the Ultegra levers and derailleurs for $1,200. Personally, I wouldn't pay $300 more for the 6800 levers, considering the 5800 group is really excellent and functionally identical.
The frame is basically a "Colnago-designed" aluminum frame manufactured in Asia. It isn't any "better" than equivalent endurance geometry aluminum frames from other companies (so, the Synapse from Cannondale or the Gran Fondo from BMC as 2 examples), it just has the Colnago name on it.
I do think it's a good deal at $1200, but at $1500 I think you should at least be cross-shopping with endurance bikes from other big makers.
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If OP wanted 105 he could even look at the Colnago 105 at even lower cost, eg.
Colnago CX Zero Alloy 105 Bike 2016 > Bikes > Road Bikes | Jenson USA
or increase his budget a bit for the CF version
Colnago CX Zero 105 Bike 2016 > Bikes > Road Bikes | Jenson USA
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Two years ago I bought this Colnago World Cup CX (cross bike) AL frame w/CF fork and 11-sp 105 gruppo. It shifts better than any bike I've ever had. I love this thing. FWIW, my road bikes are a Masi Gran Criterium w/ Dura Ace (approx. 10 yrs. old) and a Guru steel w/SRAM Red mix (approx 4 yrs. old). I bought the Colnago new for about $1600 from Competitive Cyclist.
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You can also check out your local LBS and see if they have some of last year models in your size.
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OP, check out the CX issue. If that means cyclocross bike, no problem, providing that is what you want. If not, look elsewhere. Performance Bike Shop always has 105 bikes with Al frames and carbon forks under your upper price point. Often under $1,000.
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What's it missing?
I have a few around me and an REI near me (I'm in SoCal).
I've seen every major brand. Giant, Fuji, Specialized, Cannondale, BMC, and many others.
I had noticed it's a 2016 so I figured that effected the price, but as you said, even models from that year with the same equipment are considerably more expensive.
Thank you both for your responses.
I have a few around me and an REI near me (I'm in SoCal).
I've seen every major brand. Giant, Fuji, Specialized, Cannondale, BMC, and many others.
I had noticed it's a 2016 so I figured that effected the price, but as you said, even models from that year with the same equipment are considerably more expensive.
Thank you both for your responses.
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Hmm, it's listed under "endurance" on the Colnago website. How would I go about knowing for sure? They have a cyclecross section but it only lists their "world cup" models.
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What it's missing is the brakes and the crankset/chainring from the ultegra group. I mean from the picture, it doesn't seem like it's an Ultegra crankset, but on the spec sheet it says it is. Still a great value regardless, I think 2017 specced bikes also use this same ultegra groupset. Most important thing here is the fit, no matter how good a deal it is if it doesn't fit you good its a waste
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Buyer's Guide: 2016 Colnago CX Zero Evo | Bicycling
^ Yes, that describes the carbon version, but at least it makes clear that the "CX Zero" is an endurance road bike with caliper brakes and compact gearing rather than a 'cross setup.
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The one you're looking at is not a cyclocross bike, it is an endurance bike. It's just a strange misnomer that they added "CX" to the name.
Buyer's Guide: 2016 Colnago CX Zero Evo | Bicycling
^ Yes, that describes the carbon version, but at least it makes clear that the "CX Zero" is an endurance road bike with caliper brakes and compact gearing rather than a 'cross setup.
Buyer's Guide: 2016 Colnago CX Zero Evo | Bicycling
^ Yes, that describes the carbon version, but at least it makes clear that the "CX Zero" is an endurance road bike with caliper brakes and compact gearing rather than a 'cross setup.
It seems like this is the bike for me, now I have to figure out fit. People are saying Colnago's sizing is bigger than most. I'll see if I can find a shop with some of their bikes.
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Yea everything I have read said this was an endurance bike, thanks for the clarification.
It seems like this is the bike for me, now I have to figure out fit. People are saying Colnago's sizing is bigger than most. I'll see if I can find a shop with some of their bikes.
It seems like this is the bike for me, now I have to figure out fit. People are saying Colnago's sizing is bigger than most. I'll see if I can find a shop with some of their bikes.
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I think it's not a cyclo-x. There is a review here:
Colnago launches CX Zero Alu for 2015 | road.cc
I think, at that price, it's great.
It's confusing naming an endurance bike as "CX", though.
Colnago launches CX Zero Alu for 2015 | road.cc
I think, at that price, it's great.
It's confusing naming an endurance bike as "CX", though.
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Yea so it seems like I might be a size 52 and not a 54 for them, but I really need to sit on one to figure it out. My friend and his dad have a few between them and I found a shop near me that does too. Gonna work this out and be a part of a new community! I'm excited as hell.
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Yea so it seems like I might be a size 52 and not a 54 for them, but I really need to sit on one to figure it out. My friend and his dad have a few between them and I found a shop near me that does too. Gonna work this out and be a part of a new community! I'm excited as hell.