The best aluminum frames...
02-08-11, 08:23 PM
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The best aluminum frames...
Who's making the best aluminum frames today?
And, "what" defines a top quality aluminum frame (for racing)?
And, "what" defines a top quality aluminum frame (for racing)?
02-08-11, 08:26 PM
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02-08-11, 08:37 PM
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02-08-11, 08:38 PM
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02-08-11, 08:43 PM
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02-08-11, 09:28 PM
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Eh.
They all seem to be about equal at similar price points.
They all seem to be about equal at similar price points.
02-08-11, 09:29 PM
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It would seem you're looking for validation that the Caad was the best choice.
Just sayin'
Just sayin'
02-08-11, 09:33 PM
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Spooky Skeletor gets my vote. Any frame with that name has to be the best. The Havoc Staff version is BB30.
02-08-11, 10:35 PM
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2011 Allez Comp is good, but when I rode that back to back with the 2011 CAAD10-4, the latter wins hands down. CAAD9/10
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02-08-11, 10:57 PM
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spooky-overpriced and average quality, nice geometry
cervelo-no longer in existance
specialized allez-good value for money, ace geometry, tapered
canyon- overpriced but magnificent
BMC- wrong geometry
Cannondale- nice hydroforming
Currently ride an SworksE5, don't think I'd ride aluminum if I didn't race
my list (including out of production stuff) barring price is something like: Canyon, Sworks E5, S1, 2011 Allez or CAAD10/9.
cervelo-no longer in existance
specialized allez-good value for money, ace geometry, tapered
canyon- overpriced but magnificent
BMC- wrong geometry
Cannondale- nice hydroforming
Currently ride an SworksE5, don't think I'd ride aluminum if I didn't race
my list (including out of production stuff) barring price is something like: Canyon, Sworks E5, S1, 2011 Allez or CAAD10/9.
02-09-11, 12:00 AM
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spooky-overpriced and average quality, nice geometry
cervelo-no longer in existance
specialized allez-good value for money, ace geometry, tapered
canyon- overpriced but magnificent
BMC- wrong geometry
Cannondale- nice hydroforming
Currently ride an SworksE5, don't think I'd ride aluminum if I didn't race
my list (including out of production stuff) barring price is something like: Canyon, Sworks E5, S1, 2011 Allez or CAAD10/9.
cervelo-no longer in existance
specialized allez-good value for money, ace geometry, tapered
canyon- overpriced but magnificent
BMC- wrong geometry
Cannondale- nice hydroforming
Currently ride an SworksE5, don't think I'd ride aluminum if I didn't race
my list (including out of production stuff) barring price is something like: Canyon, Sworks E5, S1, 2011 Allez or CAAD10/9.
