Score!!

[GLC1968]

So I had a TT/Tri bike fitting a couple of weeks ago. From that, I learned what bikes (brands, models and sizes) would work for me. I narrowed down the field to three options: Cervelo P2, Felt B16 and the Quintana Roo Seduza. All three are carbon frames with similiar levels of componentry. I was least enamored of the Felt just because I didn't like the frame colors, but I was willing to suck it up if that ended up being the best deal. All of them have 650 wheels in my chosen frame size which was a requirement for me.

So today I was killing time on BT when someone posted about the QR Seduza being on Bonktown. I checked an sure enough - in my size! I immediately pulled the trigger saving myself $1000!! OMG!!! And shipping was only $29, too.

I cannot believe that I just got such a deal. Pinch me, will you?

I promise to post pictures once it arrives, but in the meantime, this is it:
http://www.quintanarootri.com/_bike.asp?content=Seduza

[colby]

I love my Lucero. Hope you love the Seduza as much. Awesome deal, congratulations!!!

[zoom-zoom]

I love watching Bonktown's deals. That is sweet!

[oxysback]

Score, indeed! Can't wait for real-life pictures!

[kermit]

That's a beautiful bike, photos are a must!

[OakLeaf]

Wow. Are you ready to jump out of your skin?!

[Tri Girl]

NICE!!!! Congrats on your new ride!! Can't wait to see pictures of it when it's in your hands. Woo hoo!!

[GLC1968]

Wow. Are you ready to jump out of your skin?!

Yeah, pretty much. I think I told every single person who would listen about getting this deal today. I think my husband is *almost* as excited as I am, too!

Oooh, I need to make appointment number two with my fitter now.

[JuneHawk]

Nice!

[Bike Chick]

I'm so happy for you! It's a beauty and I really hope you fall in love with it. I love my CD01! They are great bikes. Can't wait for real pics.

[kacie tri-ing]

SOOOOO Exciting!

[GLC1968]

OK, so the bike arrived last night. It's bee-you-ti-full! I will need to cut the steerer tube (I'm going to contact my fitter about that) and all the cables still need to be routed. I also still need to buy pedals but for now, I'll just borrow the ones off my road bike.

The odd thing? It came with a compact crankset! Why in the world would they sell a tri bike with 650 wheels with a compact? I actually topped out on my road bike (also 650's) in a flat race this summer with a 52T large ring. On a tri bike? There is NO WAY a 50T ring will be big enough! I'm now shopping for a replacement.

Anyone have an extra standard double crankset with 165mm arms lying around unused?

Once I get it fully put together, I promise to take photos.

[kacie tri-ing]

OK, so the bike arrived last night. It's bee-you-ti-full! I will need to cut the steerer tube (I'm going to contact my fitter about that) and all the cables still need to be routed. I also still need to buy pedals but for now, I'll just borrow the ones off my road bike.

The odd thing? It came with a compact crankset! Why in the world would they sell a tri bike with 650 wheels with a compact? I actually topped out on my road bike (also 650's) in a flat race this summer with a 52T large ring. On a tri bike? There is NO WAY a 50T ring will be big enough! I'm now shopping for a replacement.

Anyone have an extra standard double crankset with 165mm arms lying around unused?

Once I get it fully put together, I promise to take photos.

Compacts were made for triathlete s

I have a standard that I HATE. Lemmie check the length of the arms. Ridden a very very few times, and I took it off, cause I like my compact. Mine is an ultegra.

[Owlie]

Ooh, pretty. And a good deal too! I await pictures.

[GLC1968]

Compacts were made for triathlete s

I have a standard that I HATE. Lemmie check the length of the arms. Ridden a very very few times, and I took it off, cause I like my compact. Mine is an ultegra.

Really? Ooh, yeah, let me know what you find!

I can see how a compact would be beneficial for longer races and/or in conjunction with bigger wheels...but in my case, I think it will be a waste. As it is, I never used the small ring on my road bike in my races last year and my middle is a 42T. I can't imagine that I'll ever need smaller than a 39T.

Of course, when I do my first IM at 50, I'll be singing a different tune! That's still 8 years away though...