Scott CR1 SL & Specialized S-Works Allez

[jaredives81]

Will post details later, but wanted to post some quick photos.

2004 Specialized S-Works---Training and Crits
SRAM Red shifters & cranks
Force front and rear Der.
Mavic brakes
EC90 seatpost
Ritchey WCS stem and bar
Dura-ace 32h w/mavic open pro

2006 Scott CR1-SL---Road Races
Full SRAM Red
Ritchey evolution carbon bar w/wcs 120mm stem
Reynolds DV46T
EC90 seatpost
Campy record UT cranks


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[Snick]

How do you compare them? I've raced an E5 for ages and just now picked up a CR1 SL. Besides dropping some weight what differences, strengths and weaknesses do you see?

[jaredives81]

I feel the Scott is stiffer when climbing. More noticeable when out of the saddle. When standing I do sense there is a little less give in the frame when putting in a hard effort. The specialized seems a little more twitchy on tight descents...but might be due to slight geometry differences or position on the bike. The Scott is more comfortable over longer rides, but put a set of training wheels on and tire pressure around 100, and the Specialized is pretty comfortable.

With the set of Reynolds on the Scott, it's a light, fast, fun bike.