How the heck does Scott get their CR1 frames so light?
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How the heck does Scott get their CR1 frames so light?
and apparently very strong in the BBs? Curious.
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Very strong or very stiff? The one comment I keep hearing about the CR1 is that if the bike goes down...it doesn't come back up in one pc. I almost got one of the Mavic neutral service bikes which are CR1s outfitted with Centaur but when I kept reading they break in any sort of fall I decided my $2k was better spent elsewhere.
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Originally Posted by Sincitycycler
and apparently very strong in the BBs? Curious.
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Originally Posted by Grasschopper
Very strong or very stiff? The one comment I keep hearing about the CR1 is that if the bike goes down...it doesn't come back up in one pc. I almost got one of the Mavic neutral service bikes which are CR1s outfitted with Centaur but when I kept reading they break in any sort of fall I decided my $2k was better spent elsewhere.
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Yeah.. Lets not start up rumors. I highly doubt those bikes are that fragile. I have a look 585 which doesnt weigh much more than the scott bike. I dont think it would break in a crash.. however I don't plan on testing that notion out.
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I implore you not to get anything without riding it for a while first. With that said you definitly dont want a scott, it is a really different ride than a standard bike. I would say play it safe and get a trek, if I were you.
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It's those damn German engineers! Anal attention to detail, thinking they have an unlimited budget. Take a look at the designs of Porsches, BMWs and Mercedes (pre-Chrysler). As already presented in charts numerous times elsewhere, carbon-fibre is much, much stiffer per pound than any other material, so you can use a lot less of it for the equivalent stiffness. However, strength & failure modes are a completely different consideration...
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Originally Posted by d_monie1
I dont know where you are getting this but take it from somebody who owns one.
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How about the Storck Scenario CD's?
One of the wrenches at my LBS has CD 1.1, and he says it's the stiffest carbon frame he has ever ridden.
One of the wrenches at my LBS has CD 1.1, and he says it's the stiffest carbon frame he has ever ridden.
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I just read a report that the SCOTT CR-1 recieved an award for having the Strongest and most lightweight frame built!
Maybe that was old though.
EDIT: here's the link
https://www.scottusa.com/news/article.php?UID=87
Maybe that was old though.
EDIT: here's the link
https://www.scottusa.com/news/article.php?UID=87
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Originally Posted by jsf252
I just read a report that the SCOTT CR-1 recieved an award for having the Strongest and most lightweight frame built!
Maybe that was old though.
Maybe that was old though.
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Originally Posted by Sincitycycler
Strange..I'm a style guy when it comes to guitars and bikes and that's why I have a Serious Jones for a steel lugged frame, but I find myself attracted to the Darth Vader carbon weave look of this bike and at 1/2 the price of a custom steel bike...I'm nuts..
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Originally Posted by Sincitycycler
Strange..I'm a style guy when it comes to guitars and bikes and that's why I have a Serious Jones for a steel lugged frame, but I find myself attracted to the Darth Vader carbon weave look of this bike and at 1/2 the price of a custom steel bike...I'm nuts..
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Originally Posted by DannoXYZ
It's those damn German engineers! Anal attention to detail, thinking they have an unlimited budget. Take a look at the designs of Porsches, BMWs and Mercedes (pre-Chrysler).
What about VW's then...? Talk about damnable engineering...!
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Originally Posted by d_monie1
The CR1 does not break in a fall, I dont know where you are getting this but take it from somebody who owns one. The CR1 is a breaktrough in carbon frame design. After riding just about everything the CR1's ride, weight and feel hooked me. On a scale of 1-10, i give it an 11!!!!
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Whatever you do, don't get a Canondale Six13. Only American idiots ride those (like me). And zero bling.
Get a Litespeed. Excellent idea. Be sure it's a $6,000+ Ghisallo. My buddy let me ride his and it was like riding a parking meter post.
Get a Litespeed. Excellent idea. Be sure it's a $6,000+ Ghisallo. My buddy let me ride his and it was like riding a parking meter post.
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I heard they're so light that they can float all the way to the moon if you hit a big bump. I swear it's true. My best friend's uncle knows this guy that was talking to this wrench of a former ex pro that owns a LBS and said he actually saw it happen.
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Originally Posted by patentcad
Whatever you do, don't get a Canondale Six13. Only American idiots ride those (like me). And zero bling.
Get a Litespeed. Excellent idea. Be sure it's a $6,000+ Ghisallo. My buddy let me ride his and it was like riding a parking meter post.
Get a Litespeed. Excellent idea. Be sure it's a $6,000+ Ghisallo. My buddy let me ride his and it was like riding a parking meter post.
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Originally Posted by d_monie1
I implore you not to get anything without riding it for a while first. With that said you definitly dont want a scott, it is a really different ride than a standard bike. I would say play it safe and get a trek, if I were you.
What makes it a "different ride"?...what qualities were you referring to here?
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No I think you're right, it received the highest level of award for its frame after being tested by EFBe, its just a marvel of technology, wish i had a few thousands buck laying around....
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sorry that was reply was meant for jsf252
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Originally Posted by TCR
I heard they're so light that they can float all the way to the moon if you hit a big bump. I swear it's true. My best friend's uncle knows this guy that was talking to this wrench of a former ex pro that owns a LBS and said he actually saw it happen.
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Originally Posted by patentcad
Whatever you do, don't get a Canondale Six13. Only American idiots ride those (like me). And zero bling.
Get a Litespeed. Excellent idea. Be sure it's a $6,000+ Ghisallo. My buddy let me ride his and it was like riding a parking meter post.
Get a Litespeed. Excellent idea. Be sure it's a $6,000+ Ghisallo. My buddy let me ride his and it was like riding a parking meter post.
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I've seen pros crash with Cr1's at 35 mph, they are strong as hell. However, they are not the lightest, Cervelo's new R3 is 870g. Carbon frames breaking is total ignorant BS. Regardless, both Scott and Cervelo have lifetime warranties.