Frame choice for a climbers bike
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Hiya,
some of you may have read my review on Lightweight Mielensteins, which has prompted me to build a lightweight climber's bike.
I need some help choosing the frame...
All in all, I need it to be stiff and light - I don't need aero, tons of compliance, etc...
I currently ride a Giant Propel and I like the geometry.
Frames/bikes I am considering:
Cervelo R5 - can get a used 2014 one at a good price
BMC Teammachine SLR01 - not a true climbers bike, again, I can get a 2014 frameset at a good price
Fuji SL Elite - I can get the frameset at standard price, have read good stuff
Cannondale SuperSix EVO HiMod
Giant TCR - I have good relations with the LBS, but the frameset (advanced SL) seems heavy?
Bianchi Specialissima - costs 2x as much as the other options, plus I don't like the look of the rear dropouts... so not really considering it
Look Huez RS - like the look, not sure of the pricing on the frameset?
Sooo.... any advice?
Thanks.
some of you may have read my review on Lightweight Mielensteins, which has prompted me to build a lightweight climber's bike.
I need some help choosing the frame...
All in all, I need it to be stiff and light - I don't need aero, tons of compliance, etc...
I currently ride a Giant Propel and I like the geometry.
Frames/bikes I am considering:
Cervelo R5 - can get a used 2014 one at a good price
BMC Teammachine SLR01 - not a true climbers bike, again, I can get a 2014 frameset at a good price
Fuji SL Elite - I can get the frameset at standard price, have read good stuff
Cannondale SuperSix EVO HiMod
Giant TCR - I have good relations with the LBS, but the frameset (advanced SL) seems heavy?
Bianchi Specialissima - costs 2x as much as the other options, plus I don't like the look of the rear dropouts... so not really considering it
Look Huez RS - like the look, not sure of the pricing on the frameset?
Sooo.... any advice?
Thanks.
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C60 is too heavy, and I'm not a big fan of lugged design...
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I am in Europe and Trek pricing is usually higher here (say equivalent of 4000 USD - import fees, taxes, etc.).
addictR1 wrote:mike001100 wrote:Hiya,
Giant TCR - I have good relations with the LBS, but the frameset (advanced SL) seems heavy?
i'm curious to know what's the weight for a size XS and S for the Advanced SL
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=135755&start=15#p1192584
a few complete frameset weights in that thread.
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To add further confusion...
Focus Izalco Max, they're light, the geometry is reasonably aggressive.
Scott Addict?
Focus Izalco Max, they're light, the geometry is reasonably aggressive.
Scott Addict?
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Fuji SL 5.5kg viewtopic.php?f=10&t=157704
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Izalco Max Disc 6.7kg http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum ... o+Max+disc
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Fuji SL 5.5kg viewtopic.php?f=10&t=157704
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Izalco Max Disc 6.7kg http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum ... o+Max+disc
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Thank you for the replies.
Scott Addict SL is something I would consider.
Izalco Max I would also consider, though it lacks a bit of "flair" for me
Felt is a bit difficult to get...
I like the geo on my propel (size M), the only thing I question is after a bike fit, I have the saddle all the way forward (feels right to me). I don't feel like downsizing to an S though...
The Emonda is probably the best choice in terms of weight, but I don't really like the "bowed out" top tube...
In terms of looks, I like the Cannondale best.
I can get the R5 frameset for around $1700, not sure if that's a good deal? Has anything changed with the R5 between 2014 and 2016? I know there is a new model now with a shorter headtube...
Scott Addict SL is something I would consider.
Izalco Max I would also consider, though it lacks a bit of "flair" for me
Felt is a bit difficult to get...
I like the geo on my propel (size M), the only thing I question is after a bike fit, I have the saddle all the way forward (feels right to me). I don't feel like downsizing to an S though...
The Emonda is probably the best choice in terms of weight, but I don't really like the "bowed out" top tube...
In terms of looks, I like the Cannondale best.
I can get the R5 frameset for around $1700, not sure if that's a good deal? Has anything changed with the R5 between 2014 and 2016? I know there is a new model now with a shorter headtube...
Hi, I'm french, sorry if my English is not perfect..
I have actually a R5 from 2014, I'm a climber, I do a lot of mountain in the Alpes where I have a second house and I can tell you it's a perfect frame to climb and climb and climb...
You can make a very lightweight bike with it, with my mountain wheels my final weight is 5,350kg.
After a friend of mine have an Izalco max and it is also a very good frame for mountain.
I have actually a R5 from 2014, I'm a climber, I do a lot of mountain in the Alpes where I have a second house and I can tell you it's a perfect frame to climb and climb and climb...
You can make a very lightweight bike with it, with my mountain wheels my final weight is 5,350kg.
After a friend of mine have an Izalco max and it is also a very good frame for mountain.
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