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Which frameset?

Old 11-28-20, 11:22 AM
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Which frameset?

I promised myself a new bike for my 60th birthday. I'm going to build exactly what I want. Two different frameset's have presented themselves at a price that I'm having difficultly resisting. A Parlee Ultum and a Look 795 Blade RS. Which would you go with and why?
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You're comparing apples to oranges. The parlee is a tall stack, short reach endurance frame and the 795 is an aero race frame with proprietary stem and seat post.
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Since the Look seems to only show 1 frame size and the Parlee has an XLT size that would fit, so I'll go with the Parlee.

Frankly I can't imagine purchasing a frameset that costs $4000 or $5500, but I guess if these are the only 2 to choose from, its the $5500 option.


For you- I would choose the frameset that most closely mimics your current bike's geometry, or is different in whatever way(s) you want.
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The LOOK 795 comes in 5 sizes. https://www.lookcycle.com/cz-en/prod...c-white-glossy

https://www.wrenchscience.com/road/f...AaAngyEALw_wcB
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I've been on a Cannondale Synapse 58cm for the last 10 years and really like it. I understand this is not a racing frame. The more comfortable upright position is something I like. But, the Look could be configured to reproduce that right? Both frames are from a LBS and are new/old/ blem deals. The Look they want 2,000 and the Parlee 1,300. Cost wise its a wash. The Parlee is disc brakes which the build group will cost more. The Look I can get on with rim brakes so the build group will be less.

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Further research has me disqualifying the Look RS Blade. Proprietary stem and seat post just puts it to be too expensive. However, they do have a Huez 785 for the same price.
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that Parlee looks super boring definitely not a dream bike material
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Ha, thanks for confirming its on the site. I didnt realize the size needed to be selected for geometry to display.
Good lord- simple overlook.

Seeing the largest size, that frame is anything but relaxed.
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If you're looking for a dream bike on a budget check out R&A cycles and their road clearance section. Until the Museeuw I bought for 200 popped up I nearly dropped 800 on a derosa, I'd have liked the DeRosa better but it wasn't the one I really want and I plan to replace the road bike within 2 years for something with all new parts. The pandemic has taken a toll on their clearance selection but still nice by any standard.
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Originally Posted by milton banana
Further research has me disqualifying the Look RS Blade. Proprietary stem and seat post just puts it to be too expensive. However, they do have a Huez 785 for the same price.
There are two versions of the 785. The lighter 785 RS frame costs about twice as much as the standard model. A retail price on the standard 785 should be under 2k, but it's not sold as a frame only. The 785 is a very well built frame.

I tried to find a well priced 785 over 2 years ago, but could only find complete bikes that were no bargain. Ebay had quite a few recently. Bike exchange is where I found one of my bargain Colnago frames.

My latest bargain frames are Cinelli superstar disc that I got for just over $1000 from nashbar with free shipping and no sales tax. Great frames for the money, but all gone now.
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