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I just bought a CR1 pro on Friday, the 2011 models are really good value now, R20 000 - your cash discount for a 7.3kg bike. But then I wanted a comfort bike as I'm not chasing a podium ot anything. Wish I could tell you how it rides but my knee needs a bit of rest first.

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I think the SL3 is no longer in production. It's the SL4 nowadays

 

U right but they still avdertised on the specialized website and for about R7k less but then again if money isnt a object then SL4 or even more the Venge would be nice.

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U right but they still avdertised on the specialized website and for about R7k less but then again if money isnt a object then SL4 or even more the Venge would be nice.

 

According to bicycling latest issue, the SL4 outrates the venge by quite a bit.

They basically said that compared to the SL4, the venge is crap.

But compared to the C'dale evo, the SL4 is average.

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SL4 and the Venge are quite different bikes. If you are a sprinter or riding in the wind a lot the Venge may be a better option.

 

The Foil is the Scott equivalent of the Venge - awesome bike.

 

The Venge is a brand new design and in that sense is a bit rough around the edges which apparently comes through in the handling and ride quality, but you save quite a few watts with the aerodynamics.

 

The SL4 on the other hand is a lighter frame with years of refinements on board that have trickled down from all the other SL frames, 1, 2, 3 etc

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I am considering a scott CR1 TEAM OR THE CR1 PRO OR THE ADDICT R3

ANYBODY ABLE TO ASSIST?

WHICH IS THE BEST OPTION

It might depend on your bike fit. The CR1 has a shorter top tub and a longer head tube than the Addict. For fit, flexible pros, the Addict would likely be better. Otherwise the CR1.

I don't know prices, but I suspect the CR1 frame is cheaper than the Addict which means that you can get better components at the same price point on a complete bike.

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