Big JD Posted February 14, 2008 Share Hi all, I need some unbiased advice. I have two options for a new road bike both similar price and components. R3 in slightly better condition. Cervelo Soloist Carbon with FSA Compact Crank OR Cervelo R3 with Dura Ace Triple Crank Any views guys? Many Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted February 14, 2008 Share Definately the R3. Love the Compact Crank option though...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumpole Posted February 14, 2008 Share Soloist. Either model the triple is a no-no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclenut Posted February 14, 2008 Share Personal choice: R3 with a compact crank. But you need to make your own informed decision .... R3: http://www.competitivecyclist.com/road-bikes/frame/2008-Cerv%C3%A9lo-r3-1945.html Soloist: http://www.competitivecyclist.com/road-bikes/frame/2008-cerv%C3%A9lo-soloist-carbon-1944.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big JD Posted February 14, 2008 Share What is so bad about the triple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted February 14, 2008 Share It belongs on an MTB perhaps with camelbacks etc.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delgado Posted February 14, 2008 Share I would be more concerned over the integrity of the frames rather than that of the components mate!! Isn't the word Cervelo normally closely folllowed by "recall"? I stand corrected but I believe they also only have 3 layers of carbon compared to the better "Made in Italy" carbon which has a minimum of 5 layers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumpole Posted February 14, 2008 Share Nothing wrong with a triple* it just doesn't belong on a high-end road bike like these two. * gear changes also aren't as good with a triple. If, like me, you are old/weak/overweight etc then get a compact - similar effect, lighter, gear changes are better and wont stand out on a cervelo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanieFiets Posted February 14, 2008 Share Koop wat vir JOU die mooiste lyk! Soos jy weet het ek die Soloist.....maar my pa het weer 'n R3. Dink nie op ons vlak maak dit so massiewe verskil nie. Maar my soloist sny deur die wind op 'n afdraende.....side winds is bietjie muf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbaymike Posted February 14, 2008 Share Ek wil klip in die bos gooi... Moet dit 'n cervelo wees?? Ek het nou al bietjie rondgekyk en ek moet se....ek sal nie twee keer dink om die een van die Carbon Scott's te koop nie en selfs die Merida Scultura. Albei is ongelooflik mooi. ...maar soos Fanie Fiets se...koop wat vir jou die mooiste en beste waarde vir geld is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_C50_ Posted February 15, 2008 Share Ek maak nou nie veel uit van Cervelos nie. Al wat ek gaan se is dat daai Soloist van Faan moer nice is, en donners lig. Wie sit 'n tripple op 'n high-end roadbike? Dit gaan/lyk seker besonders dof. Net gebasseer op daai klein "issue" alleen sal ek vir die Soloist gaan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted February 15, 2008 Share Cervelo Soloist Carbon with FSA Compact Crank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Seuss Posted February 15, 2008 Share R3 - far softer ride than soloist. drop the tripple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted February 15, 2008 Share Cervelo Soloist Carbon with FSA Compact Crank You can never be too Specialized ou! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanieFiets Posted February 15, 2008 Share soos ek weer se, koop die een wat vir jou die mooiste is.....reviews oor altwee http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/latest-bikes/road-bike/cervelo/PRD_366585_5668crx.aspx http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/latest-bikes/road-bike/cervelo/PRD_366584_5668crx.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakkies Sport Fotos Posted February 15, 2008 Share carbon soloist, no question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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