Scott CR1 Pro or S20

[NaZa05]

Hi Guys and Gals,

 

I'm new to the forum as well as to cycling. I have searched threads but none with my specific question pop up.

 

I am looking at purchasing a road bike and my choices so far have come down to the Scott CR1 or S20

 

Can you please recommend which i should get they CR1 is bout 2-4k more expensive but thats not really a issue.

 

Thanks in advance for the help.

[Cippo]

Long term I would go for the CR1. Its carbon and has a mix of competition and racing geometry. Its classified as a plush bike so it will be perfect for you just starting out especially on the longer rides. The S20 is aluminium with a carbon fork and rear stays with 105 components. Its nonetheless a very good bike but at some stage you will want to upgrade to full carbon. If I am correct the CR1 pro is Ultegra equipped so its better than the 105 S20. The frame on the CR1 will be a keeper and you can upgrade things as needed. Next upgrade should be a set of raceday deep section wheels. Happy cycling

Edited March 13, 2012 by Super Mario

[NaZa05]

Thanks for the advice Super Mario, i've heard the frame is a keeper of the CR1 and i'm sure the bug will bite soon after i buy the bike to upgrade.

 

Might as well go CR1 then and then look for a good set of deep section wheels.

[The Big Bad Norm]

Agree with Super Mario, I have the 2011 CR1 Comp great frame and full 105 groupset. Super stiff and I love it. You will want to go carbon at some stage, take the plunge now and get the CR1 instead of the Pro go Comp then upgrade over time. The 105 Groupset is bullet proof, and I have had no problems.

 

The S20 is a good bike, but when the bug bites you will wish you were on carbon, it is lighter, stiffer, the CR1 frame has SDS damping so you dont feel the vibrations as much as you might. It is super fast.

 

I have yet to meet anyone that isn't happy with their CR1 frame. And Scott has a good reputation.

[RJ23]

I got into cycling about 6 months back and bought a S2 (my 1st road bike) , put about 3.5k km so far with it and havent had any issues with the bike but like all the other guys say the bug will bite and you will want to upgrade, im hoping too at some point . So go for the CR1 1st time around you wont be disappointed

[Mavro]

I ride a CR1 Team frame and I do not have a single complaint. It is light, responsive and a comfortable frame to ride. If i'm not mistaken the complete CR1 bike wieghts in at about 7.5kg's.

 

Just like Super Mario says: Change the Mavic Askums wheels to lighter wheels and the bike would be about 300-400gr lighter. That depends on the wheels you go for, obviously.

 

You will not regret the CR1 bike.

 

FYI: my CR1 weight is 6.7kg's. That includes the Polar computer, speed and cadence sensor, pedals and bottle cages.

 

Happy cycling.

[capeofstorms]

_{I ride a CR1 Team frame and I do not have a single complaint. It is light, responsive and a comfortable frame to ride. If i'm not mistaken the complete CR1 bike wieghts in at about 7.5kg's.}

 

_{Just like Super Mario says: Change the Mavic Askums wheels to lighter wheels and the bike would be about 300-400gr lighter. That depends on the wheels you go for, obviously.}

 

_{You will not regret the CR1 bike.}

 

_{FYI: my CR1 weight is 6.7kg's. That includes the Polar computer, speed and cadence sensor, pedals and bottle cages.}

 

_{Happy cycling.}

 

_{How did you get your bike that light? What other components do you have on it?}

[Cav']

 

_{How did you get your bike that light? What other components do you have on it?}

The bikes probably a 48cm or hes got some bad ass wheels on.