$4,000 to buy a bike, how would you spend it?
05-14-10, 12:11 PM
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Otherwise, why would your ride a TCR-- I have never riden one so take this for what its worth-- but I seem to see alot of complaints that it rides like a block of wood.
Go for the new Colnago Ace or Look 566 - both Ultegra bikes for ~3K. Fantastic reviews and stellar ride quality (my bud has a 566, it is a nice bike)
Go for the new Colnago Ace or Look 566 - both Ultegra bikes for ~3K. Fantastic reviews and stellar ride quality (my bud has a 566, it is a nice bike)
Who says it rides like a block of wood? I can tell you the TCR Team Advanced is a great ride, and the current iteration from the acounts of many owners and reviewers is even better.
And by the way, you do know who makes the non italian Colnago's?
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05-14-10, 12:33 PM
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The TCR Advanced is a very nice frame and would definitely be on my list if Giant made the color scheme more appealing.
05-14-10, 12:36 PM
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05-14-10, 01:02 PM
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I'd buy some tools and components and build up a nice bike.
05-14-10, 01:21 PM
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I'd probably get this frame. https://pedalforce.com/online/product...ducts_id=13613
Then put a mix of SRAM stuff... Red shifters, Red cassette, Rival RD, and Force FD. KMC SL chain. Some nice stiff BB30 cranks. Planet X brakeset. etc... It'd be really light and stiff.
Oh I forgot about the wheels. Probably some cheap 50mm carbon clinchers.
Then put a mix of SRAM stuff... Red shifters, Red cassette, Rival RD, and Force FD. KMC SL chain. Some nice stiff BB30 cranks. Planet X brakeset. etc... It'd be really light and stiff.
Oh I forgot about the wheels. Probably some cheap 50mm carbon clinchers.
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05-14-10, 01:47 PM
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Lynskey.
R340 complete for less than $3K. Sell the Askium, and then get some better wheels and you will still have money left for accessories.
https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/a/...romo-event.php
R340 complete for less than $3K. Sell the Askium, and then get some better wheels and you will still have money left for accessories.
https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/a/...romo-event.php
05-14-10, 02:25 PM
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You don't need carbon clinchers and a power tap to do group rides. If you're going to race, I'd agree with a lot of what's been posted. If not, decide on fit and geometry, then frame material, finally groupset with what's left in the budget. No point getting a second-choice frame so you can have DA instead of Ultegra, for example. Of course, $3-4K doesn't get you the best frame/best components, so you'll have to compromise. But that compromise solely depends on your own long term goals for the bike. Lots of replies here to tell you what others did, but you can't derive much from them without knowing their priorities and intended use.
05-14-10, 02:46 PM
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You don't need carbon clinchers and a power tap to do group rides. If you're going to race, I'd agree with a lot of what's been posted. If not, decide on fit and geometry, then frame material, finally groupset with what's left in the budget. No point getting a second-choice frame so you can have DA instead of Ultegra, for example. Of course, $3-4K doesn't get you the best frame/best components, so you'll have to compromise. But that compromise solely depends on your own long term goals for the bike. Lots of replies here to tell you what others did, but you can't derive much from them without knowing their priorities and intended use.
05-14-10, 03:03 PM
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Heh, +1. Works on the other side of the money fence to. If it wasn't for us all the financially challenged folk couldn't buy our used stuff.
05-14-10, 03:50 PM
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$3,979, you won't be disappointed.
05-14-10, 11:22 PM
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Kirk JKS or Erikksen Ti and whatever cheap parts would fit in the rest
05-14-10, 11:51 PM
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I'm looking forward to the 'my new $4K Madone just detonated after I hit a big bump' thread.
05-15-10, 12:05 AM
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A CAAD 8 with Record 11 is like Lipstick on a Pig. A nice pig, but still.
05-15-10, 12:06 AM
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1) why would you go caad8 when you could go caad9 (
yeah i went there)
2) good luck getting your SR11 on that budget. you want a full bike right?
3) you know lightweight standards cost more than his budget right?
did you even read the OP's post?
yeah i went there)2) good luck getting your SR11 on that budget. you want a full bike right?
3) you know lightweight standards cost more than his budget right?
did you even read the OP's post?
05-15-10, 06:50 AM
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Buying a 2009 discounted Cervelo R3
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/ro...bike-6509.html
Dura-Ace 7900 and a great frame!
The 2010 is the same bike except for paint and the 7900 Dura-Ace is cutting edge.
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/ro...bike-6509.html
Dura-Ace 7900 and a great frame!
The 2010 is the same bike except for paint and the 7900 Dura-Ace is cutting edge.
05-15-10, 01:44 PM
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Not sure where you're getting your info, but after doing a lot of research, I didn't come across that opinion. I've had my TCR advanced for a few months and it rides like a dream.
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05-15-10, 02:07 PM
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Could we stop the my Chevy is better than your Ford comments.
The question is which high quality bike for $4,000 is the best deal.
I think a Cervelo with 7900 Durace is a good deal. What is the cost of the comparable TCR or any other brand?
The question is which high quality bike for $4,000 is the best deal.
I think a Cervelo with 7900 Durace is a good deal. What is the cost of the comparable TCR or any other brand?
05-15-10, 02:37 PM
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Bingo. That was the point of my post. This is the price point the OP is looking for - https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/....1/3885/36660/
05-15-10, 05:03 PM
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I would buy a used Cervelo R3 ebay:$1000-1600
Sram Force Group on ebay:$1000
Dura ace c-24 carbon clinchers from chainreaction cycles: $640
Then probably the rest of the components from Probikekit.com and have the local shop build the bike up for you when you get all the parts.
Sram Force Group on ebay:$1000
Dura ace c-24 carbon clinchers from chainreaction cycles: $640
Then probably the rest of the components from Probikekit.com and have the local shop build the bike up for you when you get all the parts.
05-15-10, 05:08 PM
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Lynskey.
R340 complete for less than $3K. Sell the Askium, and then get some better wheels and you will still have money left for accessories.
https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/a/...romo-event.php
R340 complete for less than $3K. Sell the Askium, and then get some better wheels and you will still have money left for accessories.
https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/a/...romo-event.php
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