I find myself needing to replace my Felt carbon FC3 frame due to a dent in the chainstay. I never thought I could love anything more than my Felt, but I test rode a Seven ID8 and and Axiom SG and OH MY! I love them both and feel like I would be happy with either one.
I like that the ID8 feels a little more stable on the screaming downhills. OTOH, the Axiom has a lovely road feel.
Any thoughts on either of these models or, more generically, Ti vs. Ti plus carbon? The ID8 has carbon on the seat stays and seat post and (unlike my Felt), if something happens to the carbon, it can be fixed.
Decisions, decisions!
Alex
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Thread: Seven ID8 vs. Axiom SG
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06-26-2008, 05:55 AM #1
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Seven ID8 vs. Axiom SG
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06-26-2008, 06:29 AM #2
Red bikes rule!
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7rider's got both--a custom ID8 and a stock Axiom. She's traveling for work right now, so she might not see your post, so maybe you could send her a PM.
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06-26-2008, 06:49 AM #3
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My husband has the steel/carbon whatever it's called now. Carbon in the top and seat tubes and in the chainstays. He loves the ride. And the long curved points contrasting against the carbon are very elegant.
Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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06-26-2008, 08:18 AM #4
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Just from an aesthetic standpoint, the combination of Ti (or steel) plus carbon is very striking.
SK's husband's Seven is one of the nicest-looking bikes I've ever seen, simple white-painted steel (or is it Ti?) against the black carbon. sweeeet.
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06-26-2008, 08:23 AM #5
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jobob, I'll tell him you approve.
This is the steel version of the Elium though I think it's called something else now.
Last edited by SadieKate; 06-26-2008 at 08:29 AM.
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06-26-2008, 08:27 AM #6
Tailwinds to you!
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mmmmmmmm, gorgeous!
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06-26-2008, 08:21 AM #7
Tailwinds to you!
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Yep, we're hanging onto her for 1 more day here in Seattle!
Originally Posted by divingbiker
Since my beautiful Seven Elium (ti/carbon) was destroyed by a car recently, it was great to commiserate with 7rider earlier this week, as mine is totalled and it'll be a while before I'm a Seven owner as well as rider again...
I'll let her know that you're in need of her expert opinion...
Mary
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