Frame wars!

[_Daemon_]

Which is the best between these performance wise? Cause they are all priced close to each other and I love the way each one looks....so.......

 

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5836/tcradvancedteamframenn7.jpg

I can get it for R15k. So cool!

 

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4415/tmprofrmbluetintfooz9.jpg

About R14k...but this is the Tarmac pro, not the S-works, where as the Giant frame is the top of the range....still love the way this frame looks

 

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/439047507_affbc19015.jpg

Basically R15500

Soooooo hot...but warranty worries me, seeing as you cannot get it in SA easily. Also Reckon Dura Ace on a frame like this will be sacrilege...

 

[andrewbell]

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[_Daemon_]

 

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mmmh...I see it.

 

[AndreZA]

My eyes say the De Rosa. My savy sais the Specialized. My logic says the Giant.

 

 

[slowjoe]

u already have the giant kit, get a matching frame

[andrewbell]

see it now, would say the Specialized or the De Rosa with a campi groupo

[_Daemon_]

 

My eyes say the De Rosa. My savy sais the Specialized. My logic says the Giant.

 

 

 

Your not helping...cause that's pretty much exactly how I feel...

 

[Kriek]

I'll take the Giant....good backup

[_Daemon_]

 

u already have the giant kit' date=' get a matching frame [/quote']

 

Ja ja...but I already ride a Giant

 

[Gnarly]

De Rosa has got nowhere to put the front wheel.....  

[pererace70]

Have you considered Felt? The following frame is about 12k

 

(I'm also looking at new frames at the moment)

 

[Zaskar]

After reading that article on the Idol from that link that you posted this morning, i was really impressed with it. Fully hand made in Italy, and it has the best look of the 3 in my opinion. That would be my choice and so what if you put Shimano on?? if that worries you then go for Chorus.

But if it was my money i would go for the De Rosa, then the Giant, and lastly the Specialized. After seeing Mr Mac's new Giant Advanced on sunday i think ive changed my opinion on Giant Carbon bikes. That frameset is very very nice! Suppose it also depends if you want the ISP or not, as the Spec doesnt have one...

[iluvatar]

giant has integrated seat post...... better performance regarding compliance, in my view. less wieght for same strangth in the seatpost, leaving more material available for stiffening other parts of the frame...

 

specialised look good but i have heard some negatives regarding filler...

 

[Jules]

Giant or De Rosa. Specialized is over-rated.

[MAESTRO's]

Personally, I would stay away from a ISP bike for reasons such as resale value and transportation of the bike.

[Christie]

Either the De Rosa or the Giant. De Rosa agents in SA is Maruli.com, if I'm not mistaken. I suggest you contact them to find out about the warranty.