pererace70 Posted November 12, 2007 Share *bump* Anyone else willing to chip in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbean Posted November 12, 2007 Share There is only one SL2 in the country at the moment,definately way better than the Cervelo.Friend of mine is selling his Cervelo(changed to Specialized) and can't even get K14 for the frame.Cervelo has a crap resale value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbean Posted November 12, 2007 Share If i was you i would phone Cycles direct(021-5542128) and ask to speak to Gary.He has both bikes in his shop.When you see both in the flesh and look at the build quality i am sure you will choose Spez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted November 12, 2007 Share Just get the best!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pererace70 Posted November 12, 2007 Share It's ok stringbean, I don't see a bicycle as an investment, so that won't bother me... Where is Cyclesdirect? In Tableview (judging by the tel. no)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted November 12, 2007 Share There is only one SL2 in the country at the moment' date='definately way better than the Cervelo.Friend of mine is selling his Cervelo(changed to Specialized) and can't even get K14 for the frame.Cervelo has a crap resale value. [/quote'] Show me the bicycle with a good resale value. I would seriously look at the backup service as both brands are great. Currently in a struggle with Specialized to replace a cracked frame - waiting period already over 9 weeks and they can't even tell me when they will be able to sort out the issue. On Cervelo I had a problem resolved within 2 days.Broker2007-11-12 05:59:15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pererace70 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Aren't Cervelo better trained at frame replacement? That's something that also going round in my mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbean Posted November 12, 2007 Share Yep Table View Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadude Posted November 12, 2007 Share Cycles Direct are next to Builders Warehouse in Parklands, and my vote goes to the SL2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted November 12, 2007 Share Aren't Cervelo better trained at frame replacement? That's something that also going round in my mind... Admitted the Cervelo issue was a much smaller issue than a Frame replacement - still to wait 9+ weeks - Not so goodBroker2007-11-12 06:16:01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Lizard Posted November 12, 2007 Share Specialized for sure. Cervelo overated and over priced. My 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Daemon_ Posted November 12, 2007 Share Interesting been looking at these two frames as well as the Giant ISP advanced... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted November 12, 2007 Share I would go for the Cervelo. I've got nothing against Specialized, but some plus points for the Cervelo:1. The areo tubes looks cool! I dont know how much faster they make you, but will stand out for sure. If you believe Cervelos marketing, the reduced drag actually makes a difference...2. Lifetime warranty3. The bb on the Soloist is absolutely colossal - it should be massively stiff.On the down side:1. I have not checked, but I would guess the Soloist is a the heavier of the two.2. Problem if you dont like red bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted November 12, 2007 Share 1. The areo tubes looks cool! I dont know how much faster they make you' date=' but will stand out for sure. If you believe Cervelos marketing, the reduced drag actually makes a difference... At what speed will this start making a difference?2. Lifetime warranty Raleigh has also go it, big deal3. The bb on the Soloist is absolutely colossal - it should be massively stiff. This is what I hate about monocogue cf frames. Head tubes, BB and mono stays are discusting. Look at Time, Look and Colnago if you want to see how a bike should look.2. Problem if you dont like red bikes. Red bikes are faster, don't you know[/quote'] Mampara2007-11-12 23:59:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pererace70 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Anyone here ride a Stevens? Also, what about a DeRosa Idol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted November 13, 2007 Share Also' date=' what about a DeRosa Idol?[/quote'] Oooh, very nice. If you are looking for a beautiful, rare, hand made in Italy frame, that offers fair value for money, you cant go wrong with the Idol. SA agents are Marvuli.com if I'm not mistaken, sells for R16k, but that is without vat. Garzelli won 2 stages in the 07 Giro on it, so it has some racing cred. Add some of those red Fulcrum racing 0's and you will have a real head turner of a bike. http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/photos/tech/derosa/idol-full2.jpg on dhe down side:it is not ultra light"Hand made in Italy" costs more, but is not in necessarily better, than "made in Taiwan" You have to like ISP type frames Full revie from Pez:http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/default.asp?pg=fullstory&id=5277 Christie2007-11-13 04:14:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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