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mellic
03-01-2006, 07:02 PM
Okay ladies. I have been offered this sexy little toy to race on this season. What do you think?

http://specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=12693

I can get this bike for a really good price, but I need a few opinions first.

To buy or not to buy - that is the question?
Brandi
03-01-2006, 07:05 PM
I like it a lot! Have you had a chance to ride it though? My friend has one and it's pretty sweet! She has the carbon one. I would preferr the carbon but if you cam get the other for cheap, upgade parts!
Brina
03-02-2006, 04:24 AM
it is one sexy machine. can you test ride before you buy?
yellow
03-02-2006, 05:48 AM
I can't find weight specs anywhere on the page. Any idea how much it weighs? What are you riding now? How does this compare to that?

That's a nice set up with all XTR and the Mavic wheelset (of course I'm partial to the Mavic wheels as that's what I have and I love them). Just make sure the shifters aren't those integrated ones on the brake levers (it looks like it could be; if you haven't used them I highly recommend testing them first. I hated them.).
CorsairMac
03-02-2006, 10:39 AM
and test ride it. No matter the price - if it doesn't fit you won't ride it! other than that.........Woot!! what an awesome bike!!!
mellic
03-02-2006, 02:24 PM
Unfortunately I cannot test ride it. I am partially sponsored and they match the bike to suit my required geometry, so I have no doubts it will fit properly.

In regards to the weight of the bike I don't know exactly either, but it should be pretty light.

My current bike is a BMC velvet 01 which I built up.

I am considering just getting the frame and building it to the way I like. I hate dual control shifters, and the crossmax wheels are not the lightest on the market.