CAAD owners: Factor Ostro or Specialized Aethos?
07-18-22, 09:53 AM
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CAAD owners: Factor Ostro or Specialized Aethos?
CAAD12 owner here. I'm starting to look at other bikes but really enjoy the unique character and handling of the CAAD. I had a chance to briefly test ride an Aethos Expert, and it's the only bike I've ridden that comes close to my current bike in terms of handling and cornering. I have no opportunity to test the Factor bikes.
Have any CAAD owners ridden either the Aethos, or either the Factor Ostro or the 02? Can you provide a meaningful comparison?
Have any CAAD owners ridden either the Aethos, or either the Factor Ostro or the 02? Can you provide a meaningful comparison?
07-19-22, 04:39 AM
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I have a CAAD 12 too and I love it. I don't have experience with the other two bikes. But, my GF just bought a Canyon Ultimate and it is exceptional. I just bought a 2016 Guru Photon that came with all Dura Ace and weighed 14 lb 8 oz without pedals. It's my 6th bike so I'm not shopping but if I was I'd be looking at Canyon, Storck, Basso and Rose for starters. 'there are lots of good options out there assuming you can overcome supply issues and actually get one.
07-19-22, 06:16 AM
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Review the head tube angle, fork offset and trail of prospective frames. You'll probably find most to be quite similar. Some of the Italian brands will have more trail. Larger frames often have less trail and smaller ones more trail. Soon I'll report on my bargain priced Yoeleo R12.
