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Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-21, 08:14 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,262
Posted By PeteHski

Only with Pogacar sat on it. He would have still...

Only with Pogacar sat on it. He would have still won on any of the other bikes ridden in the tour.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-21, 03:59 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,262
Posted By PeteHski

I think it's good to keep going back and forth...

I think it's good to keep going back and forth deciding on an expensive new bike. I do it all the time!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-21, 10:40 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,262
Posted By PeteHski

If you are looking for confidence on descents,...

If you are looking for confidence on descents, then something with a relatively slack head angle and longer wheelbase might be worth considering. Bikes like the Cervelo Caledonia-5 and Argon 18...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,262
Posted By PeteHski

At least here in the UK, Factor seem like better...

At least here in the UK, Factor seem like better value as fully built bikes rather than a frameset. The O2 VAM frameset is £5,200 and a complete Force ETAP build is around £7,500. So more or less...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 10:04 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,262
Posted By PeteHski

As an engineer myself I would tend to agree with...

As an engineer myself I would tend to agree with this. The USP of boutique individual builders is really in the special bespoke customer experience and after sales support. So it comes down to what...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 08:01 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,262
Posted By PeteHski

The trouble is knowing what you actually want to...

The trouble is knowing what you actually want to achieve. I might ride an "off-the-peg" bike that exceeds my expectations or changes my view on what I originally thought I wanted. There are some...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 04:33 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,262
Posted By PeteHski

One of the things I like about Factor is their...

One of the things I like about Factor is their experience of composite engineering derived from the motorsport world - which was a pioneering industry here in the UK, both in composite design and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-21, 05:38 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,262
Posted By PeteHski

Another bike that interests me is the Orbea Orca...

Another bike that interests me is the Orbea Orca OMX. Looks like a nice design and you can customise the paint job for free. Don't see many around either and well priced. Still prefer the Factor...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-21, 05:13 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,262
Posted By PeteHski

Interesting that they are quite different...

Interesting that they are quite different concepts. Definitely get the one that most excites you! It's all just for fun.
My first carbon bike was a lugged frame from Cadex back in the mid 90s...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-21, 11:51 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,262
Posted By PeteHski

My current shortlist:- Cervelo Caledonia 5 ...

My current shortlist:-

Cervelo Caledonia 5
Argon 18 Krypton Pro
Specialized Aethos
Factor Ostro VAM

Currently riding a Giant Defy Adv Pro, which is actually really good. Just not that...
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