What road bike do you have?
07-29-13, 02:18 PM
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I'm not sure if the price really matters about trusting the bike or not, I'd have more issues trusting the quality control of the bike.
It's pretty clear its a Chinese Pinarello knockoff, probably from the same factory that makes real Pinarellos, however, you're not getting the same quality control for the frame.
It's pretty clear its a Chinese Pinarello knockoff, probably from the same factory that makes real Pinarellos, however, you're not getting the same quality control for the frame.
ALL of this is of course hypothetical.... BDop could give a more accurate and ominous explanation of what is going on over there...
I would personally just ride a steel bike off craigslist before the carbon bike off ebay.
07-29-13, 02:31 PM
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I agree, but I think he is implying what you are saying more than just arguing price alone. If I was able to purchase a bike frame for only $300 I would have to think that something was bad. The QC passing frames get serial numbers and are sent out the door as official bikes, the factory 2nd bikes are panted but fail QC and are therefore sent out as Gray market bikes... This one didn't even make it to paint... how early in the QC process did it fail such that it didn't even get pain?!
ALL of this is of course hypothetical.... BDop could give a more accurate and ominous explanation of what is going on over there...
I would personally just ride a steel bike off craigslist before the carbon bike off ebay.
ALL of this is of course hypothetical.... BDop could give a more accurate and ominous explanation of what is going on over there...
I would personally just ride a steel bike off craigslist before the carbon bike off ebay.
07-29-13, 02:35 PM
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Well I bought my Chinese frame used and it had over 500 miles on it. Some things written on this board are not necessarily true concerning these Chinese frames. The quality control and customer satisfaction is looking very good according road bike review forum. I am sure there are bad companies to buy from and scam artists to avoid.
07-29-13, 10:34 PM
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My newest ride. '13 Moto Le Champion Ti. Can't wait to put some miles on it.
FM028 that I built a couple years ago. Considering how much $$ I've got in it I've been so impressed with it. Compared to a Roubaix the only thing it lacks is a fancy paint job. I threw some Trek decals on it for $hits and giggles...(late night ebay shopping). Currently built with DA7800, Planet X CNC brakes, FSA carbon crankset, Deda alloy cockpit, and either carbon clinchers or Aksiums.
The Eddy - picked this up earlier in the summer from a guy who quit riding about 10 years ago. It's in excellent shape and rides great. I think it might soon get updated with some parts from the FM028 to make it fit my liking better. DA7400 is nice but I'm not much of a downtube shifter type of guy.
FM028 that I built a couple years ago. Considering how much $$ I've got in it I've been so impressed with it. Compared to a Roubaix the only thing it lacks is a fancy paint job. I threw some Trek decals on it for $hits and giggles...(late night ebay shopping). Currently built with DA7800, Planet X CNC brakes, FSA carbon crankset, Deda alloy cockpit, and either carbon clinchers or Aksiums.
The Eddy - picked this up earlier in the summer from a guy who quit riding about 10 years ago. It's in excellent shape and rides great. I think it might soon get updated with some parts from the FM028 to make it fit my liking better. DA7400 is nice but I'm not much of a downtube shifter type of guy.
07-30-13, 03:06 PM
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Interesting how the Willier has a longer stem, angled up slightly, while the Tarmac has a shorter tube angled down slightly. Differences in head tube height I guess?
07-30-13, 06:38 PM
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Update…new shoes (the H+Sons wheels) and the new Di2
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07-31-13, 09:28 PM
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Just picked up 2 Trek 5.2 Madones one for me and one for the misses to go with our MTB bikes cant wait to get out on them.
08-01-13, 10:32 AM
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The bike on the left is my Specialized Allez...the one on the right is my Specialized Sirrus.
08-01-13, 02:20 PM
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08-01-13, 04:57 PM
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08-01-13, 05:07 PM
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08-02-13, 07:56 AM
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As I said in my www.bikeforums.net induction post, I ride a old Raleigh.
08-02-13, 08:12 AM
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I've got 2 personal favourites that will always be my go to bikes and permanent fixtures in my collection. One is my first road bike and the other is my dad's first road bike
2010 GT Series 4. My first road bike. Went into the LBS to buy a cheap hybrid commuter and left with this. Its not the most fancy or high end but IMO there is not many nicer looking bikes out there
Photo from my ride early this morning.
1972 CCM Turismo. My dad's first road bike. Just restored it last year and it rides great
Photo from my early morning ride last week.
2010 GT Series 4. My first road bike. Went into the LBS to buy a cheap hybrid commuter and left with this. Its not the most fancy or high end but IMO there is not many nicer looking bikes out there
Photo from my ride early this morning.
1972 CCM Turismo. My dad's first road bike. Just restored it last year and it rides great
Photo from my early morning ride last week.
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08-02-13, 10:19 AM
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Here's mine: 
I know, I know, BD bike. Drivetrain-wise, it's the nicest bike I've ever owned, and my first road bike. Went out for a ride with a friend who competes in CX and is generally a road bike speed junkie, and I could keep up just fine except lagging during the sprint we tried. Considering I weigh almost twice what he does, I'm very happy with the bike and its capabilities! Trying out clipless shoes/pedals is in my future, but for the time being I do just fine with my street shoes and clips.
I know, I know, BD bike. Drivetrain-wise, it's the nicest bike I've ever owned, and my first road bike. Went out for a ride with a friend who competes in CX and is generally a road bike speed junkie, and I could keep up just fine except lagging during the sprint we tried. Considering I weigh almost twice what he does, I'm very happy with the bike and its capabilities! Trying out clipless shoes/pedals is in my future, but for the time being I do just fine with my street shoes and clips.
08-02-13, 03:49 PM
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I've got a Muddy Fox Veloce, (like the one pictured) except I've replaced the tires, saddle - got a brooks now - cleats and red bar tape. https://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgur...9QEwAg&dur=593
08-02-13, 11:16 PM
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I have a Tarmac SL3 and wondered how it rides compared to the Wilier[which I covet].
08-03-13, 04:32 AM
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