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?
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03-01-2006, 08:02 PM #1
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What to do?
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03-01-2006, 08:05 PM #2
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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!
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03-02-2006, 05:24 AM #3
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it is one sexy machine. can you test ride before you buy?
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03-02-2006, 06:48 AM #4
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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.).
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03-02-2006, 11:39 AM #5
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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!!!
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03-02-2006, 03:24 PM #6
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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.
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