Nashbar full 105 carbon frame... $900... thoughts ?
07-12-17, 06:06 PM
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Does it fit?
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07-12-17, 06:30 PM
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Nashbar Carbon 105 Road Bike
And for 48 hours, an extra 25% off,..so, $999 with 25%...carry the two...WOW!
Only 45 and 47 cm available, though.
And for 48 hours, an extra 25% off,..so, $999 with 25%...carry the two...WOW!
Only 45 and 47 cm available, though.
07-12-17, 07:45 PM
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If it is your size, buy two. I just got the "end of summer sales" catalog in the mail (because, you know, it is over two weeks into Summer.) Some ridiculous deals.
07-12-17, 08:33 PM
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Can't go wrong with Nashbar IMO. Great bikes. Best in class customer service. I've had my CR4 (Ultegra) for two years now and I love it.
07-12-17, 09:27 PM
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These bikes today...
It's worth noting that both the 105 and the new Ultegra Nashbar carbon bikes use some downgraded components.
For the 105 there is an alloy steerer on the fork on new models, which is a downgrade from previous models' full carbon forks. Otherwise the Nashbar is an unbranded Fuji Altamira frameset.
They really cheaped out on the new Ultegra bike it seems. Last year's CR5 which was listed at the same price, had the Ultegra crankset (vs. FSA), Shimano RS11 wheels (vs Vuelta), Ultegra Cassette (vs 105), and also had FSA finishing kit vs. no name, and internal cable routing (up to you if it's better or not)
Not saying that either bike is garbage, but the new Nashbar carbon bike supplier put on different components than the now out-of-business previous supplier
For the 105 there is an alloy steerer on the fork on new models, which is a downgrade from previous models' full carbon forks. Otherwise the Nashbar is an unbranded Fuji Altamira frameset.
They really cheaped out on the new Ultegra bike it seems. Last year's CR5 which was listed at the same price, had the Ultegra crankset (vs. FSA), Shimano RS11 wheels (vs Vuelta), Ultegra Cassette (vs 105), and also had FSA finishing kit vs. no name, and internal cable routing (up to you if it's better or not)
Not saying that either bike is garbage, but the new Nashbar carbon bike supplier put on different components than the now out-of-business previous supplier
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07-13-17, 12:27 AM
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I would opt for an aluminum bike with better components. It would probably be lighter too at that price point.
07-13-17, 06:39 AM
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I still think they are good deals, but a bit less wonderful.
Oh, well. In a year or so this contract will run out and yet another different batch will be bought for sale.
07-13-17, 07:42 AM
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So now I'll save and shop anew.
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As has been noted Fuji (Performance Bikes) sells the same stuff. See what is over at performance Bikes.
I just bought a Sportif and got $300 in free merchandise .... It's aluminum with a CF fork, 105, and Spyre discs; I paid between $800-$900 with tax and shipping. I shopped around some and couldn't find a better deal. And I am a big Nashbar fan.
I just bought a Sportif and got $300 in free merchandise .... It's aluminum with a CF fork, 105, and Spyre discs; I paid between $800-$900 with tax and shipping. I shopped around some and couldn't find a better deal. And I am a big Nashbar fan.
07-13-17, 09:16 AM
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When I was pestering Nashbar about getting additional stock for carbon bikes in my size the associate said that the supplier for the Nashbar CF frame had gone out of business and that they would be introducing a new series when they had a source....thus the TWO Nashbar carbon 105s (old version and new) on the website and the new Nashbar Carbon Ultegra....different supplier
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When I was pestering Nashbar about getting additional stock for carbon bikes in my size the associate said that the supplier for the Nashbar CF frame had gone out of business and that they would be introducing a new series when they had a source....thus the TWO Nashbar carbon 105s (old version and new) on the website and the new Nashbar Carbon Ultegra....different supplier
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Nashbar Carbon 105 Road Bike
And for 48 hours, an extra 25% off,..so, $999 with 25%...carry the two...WOW!
Only 45 and 47 cm available, though.
And for 48 hours, an extra 25% off,..so, $999 with 25%...carry the two...WOW!
Only 45 and 47 cm available, though.
I don't think i'd pay $750 for 5700
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Not "full 105" with Tektro brakes and FSA cranks.
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Tektro brakes aren't as bad as people claim---not all of them anyway---and FSA cranks aren't either.
If I had a choice of 105 brakes and cranks and no-name derailleurs shifters and derailleurs ....
If I had a choice of 105 brakes and cranks and no-name derailleurs shifters and derailleurs ....
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Uh, no, it's not.
Nashbar Carbon 105 Road Bike
FRAME Carbon fiber, 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" taper head tube, BB86 bottom bracket, replaceable rear derailleur hanger
FORK Full carbon fiber, 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" taper steerer tube
HEADSET FSA NO.42/CF/ACB
CRANKSET FSA Gossamer Compact, 50/34T chainrings, Crank arm lengths: 45-47cm=170mm; 50-53cm=172.5mm; 56-59cm=175mm
BOTTOM BRACKET FSA MegaExo BB86
SHIFTERS Shimano 105 5800 2x11 speed
LEVERS Shimano 105 5800
HANDLEBAR Kalloy aluminum, 31.8mm clamp diameter, 120mm drop, 75mm reach, Widths: 45-47cm=40cm; 50-53cm=42cm; 56-59cm=44cm
STEM Kalloy aluminum w/stainless steel bolts, 31.8mm clamp diameter, +/- 7 degree rise, Lengths: 45cm=90mm; 47-50cm=100mm; 53-56cm=110mm; 59cm=120mm
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano 105 5800, braze-on
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano 105 5800 11-speed
CASSETTE Shimano 105 5800 11-speed, 11-28
But whatever, it's not important.
Nashbar Carbon 105 Road Bike
FRAME Carbon fiber, 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" taper head tube, BB86 bottom bracket, replaceable rear derailleur hanger
FORK Full carbon fiber, 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" taper steerer tube
HEADSET FSA NO.42/CF/ACB
CRANKSET FSA Gossamer Compact, 50/34T chainrings, Crank arm lengths: 45-47cm=170mm; 50-53cm=172.5mm; 56-59cm=175mm
BOTTOM BRACKET FSA MegaExo BB86
SHIFTERS Shimano 105 5800 2x11 speed
LEVERS Shimano 105 5800
HANDLEBAR Kalloy aluminum, 31.8mm clamp diameter, 120mm drop, 75mm reach, Widths: 45-47cm=40cm; 50-53cm=42cm; 56-59cm=44cm
STEM Kalloy aluminum w/stainless steel bolts, 31.8mm clamp diameter, +/- 7 degree rise, Lengths: 45cm=90mm; 47-50cm=100mm; 53-56cm=110mm; 59cm=120mm
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano 105 5800, braze-on
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano 105 5800 11-speed
CASSETTE Shimano 105 5800 11-speed, 11-28
But whatever, it's not important.
07-13-17, 06:35 PM
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Uh, no, it's not.
Nashbar Carbon 105 Road Bike
FRAME Carbon fiber, 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" taper head tube,moon nu BB86 bottom bracket, replaceable rear derailleur hanger
FORK Full carbon fiber, 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" taper steerer tube
HEADSET FSA NO.42/CF/ACB
CRANKSET FSA Gossamer Compact, 50/34T chainrings, Crank arm lengths: 45-47cm=170mm; 50-53cm=172.5mm; 56-59cm=175mm
BOTTOM BRACKET FSA MegaExo BB86
SHIFTERS Shimano 105 5800 2x11 speed
LEVERS Shimano 105 5800
HANDLEBAR Kalloy aluminum, 31.8mm clamp diameter, 120mm drop, 75mm reach, Widths: 45-47cm=40cm; 50-53cm=42cm; 56-59cm=44cm
STEM Kalloy aluminum w/stainless steel bolts, 31.8mm clamp diameter, +/- 7 degree rise, Lengths: 45cm=90mm; 47-50cm=100mm; 53-56cm=110mm; 59cm=120mm
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano 105 5800, braze-on
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano 105 5800 11-speed
CASSETTE Shimano 105 5800 11-speed, 11-28
But whatever, it's not important.
Nashbar Carbon 105 Road Bike
FRAME Carbon fiber, 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" taper head tube,moon nu BB86 bottom bracket, replaceable rear derailleur hanger
FORK Full carbon fiber, 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" taper steerer tube
HEADSET FSA NO.42/CF/ACB
CRANKSET FSA Gossamer Compact, 50/34T chainrings, Crank arm lengths: 45-47cm=170mm; 50-53cm=172.5mm; 56-59cm=175mm
BOTTOM BRACKET FSA MegaExo BB86
SHIFTERS Shimano 105 5800 2x11 speed
LEVERS Shimano 105 5800
HANDLEBAR Kalloy aluminum, 31.8mm clamp diameter, 120mm drop, 75mm reach, Widths: 45-47cm=40cm; 50-53cm=42cm; 56-59cm=44cm
STEM Kalloy aluminum w/stainless steel bolts, 31.8mm clamp diameter, +/- 7 degree rise, Lengths: 45cm=90mm; 47-50cm=100mm; 53-56cm=110mm; 59cm=120mm
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano 105 5800, braze-on
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano 105 5800 11-speed
CASSETTE Shimano 105 5800 11-speed, 11-28
But whatever, it's not important.
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07-14-17, 06:11 AM
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