The Official DMF Bicycle Thread

[bryant8]

Just started looking into TT bikes for multi-sport races.  So far I've ridden an Orbea Ora, Trek Speed Concept 9.9, and Cervelo P2.

At this point the Cervelo is the leader of the pack in comfort/confidence and easy to ride fast.  The Trek was amazingly fast but a little anxious feeling in aero position, but that may have been the nervousness of riding a $8k bicycle and not wanting to eat it.  The Orbea was a little disappointing as it didn't feel comfy or solid.

I plan to ride a Kuota and a Specialized and then re-ride them all for a better idea of what I want to be using for my goals.

[Monster Dave]

Well, to bring it back from hero worship/hatred...

I never anticipated a conflict arising out of sharing my experience. Sorry guys.

I plan to ride a Kuota and a Specialized and then re-ride them all for a better idea of what I want to be using for my goals.

Sounds like a really good idea - especially when you're putting down that kind of cash.

Have you considered Felt?

http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA.aspx

[gh0stie]

I never anticipated a conflict arising out of sharing my experience. Sorry guys.

No conflict on my end, thanks for sharing your experience

[Monster Dave]

 

[bryant8]

Anybody have feedback on Reynolds wheels?  I'm thinking of picking up a set of Assaults or Strikes (or mix Assault/Strike)  Any comparison to Zipp or other wheelsets are appreciated.

[stateprez]

I've had a set of Easton EC90 Aero tubulars for about 3 years.  No real complaints, other than having to remove the tires to true is a pain.  I haven't ever heard anything negative about the Reynolds.

I'm in the process of selling mine to move to carbon clinchers so I can switch between road and cross tires more easily.

[Monster Dave]

Check out this cool tool called the MAKO:









http://pockettoolx.com/products/mako

[iRam]

Just started looking into TT bikes for multi-sport races.  So far I've ridden an Orbea Ora, Trek Speed Concept 9.9, and Cervelo P2.

At this point the Cervelo is the leader of the pack in comfort/confidence and easy to ride fast.  The Trek was amazingly fast but a little anxious feeling in aero position, but that may have been the nervousness of riding a $8k bicycle and not wanting to eat it.  The Orbea was a little disappointing as it didn't feel comfy or solid.

I plan to ride a Kuota and a Specialized and then re-ride them all for a better idea of what I want to be using for my goals.

cant go wrong with a cervelo.

[Monster Dave]

After a very fully first year of cycling, a touch under 6000 miles, and 5 races later, I'm still riding my 8spd GT-R 23lb road bike. I'm holding an average speed now just above 20mph. I'd love to know what it's like on an uber light bike with more gearing.

I just wish that bikes didn't cost so much.

[bryant8]

I've pretty much decided on the Cervelo P2C for my TT bike. It's just the best value for my money. Just have to wait a bit longer before I pull the trigger.

Dave what size bike do you ride?  I'll keep an ear to the ground for a great deal on a new ride. You'll probably go into a low orbit if you ride a full carbon bike after your current one. Haha

[fastwin]

B8, If you buy that you won't be able to afford the 966S for track days!! [moto]

It's unreal what top end bikes go for now. When I raced in the late 70s and early 80s my complete Campy Super Record Gios Torino cost less that what a medium set of road wheels cost today. For my wedding present to myself in 2005 I bought a Colnago C-50 w/Star fork with DuraAce groupo... I'm still shaking my head at what I spent. And it was a good internet deal from R&A Cycles.

Oh well, my only cycling treasure worth anything is a brand new, unused Campy 50th Anniversary Super Record groupo in it's factory zippered carrying case with signed letters of authenticity by Tulio Campagnolo himself. I'm taking that to my grave!

[DRKWNG]

Oh well, my only cycling treasure worth anything is a brand new, unused Campy 50th Anniversary Super Record groupo in it's factory zippered carrying case with signed letters of authenticity by Tulio Campagnolo himself. I'm giving that to DRKWNG

Dude, that's awfully nice of you.   

[fastwin]

  The Campy goodie I really wish I had were the wine cork pullers they made in the 70s. Another cool Campy item and also very useful!!

[iRam]

After a very fully first year of cycling, a touch under 6000 miles, and 5 races later, I'm still riding my 8spd GT-R 23lb road bike. I'm holding an average speed now just above 20mph. I'd love to know what it's like on an uber light bike with more gearing.

I just wish that bikes didn't cost so much.

i do about the same number of miles every year but no racing for me. i just do it to keep fit. lighter bikes are very nice specially if you do a lot of climbing.

[Monster Dave]

I've pretty much decided on the Cervelo P2C for my TT bike. It's just the best value for my money. Just have to wait a bit longer before I pull the trigger.

Dave what size bike do you ride?  I'll keep an ear to the ground for a great deal on a new ride. You'll probably go into a low orbit if you ride a full carbon bike after your current one. Haha

I keep telling myself that at least for the time being, it's making me stronger!

I fit a 54cm frame. Thanks for keeping a ear to the ground for me!