Advice Needed: Cervelo Soloist or R3 ???

[Bertus]

My vote goes to the CARBON Soloist...

like Popeye says.. NO question...

 

En ek trou more so ek kry TWEE votes!

 

[Ou Toppie]

Altwee fietse  skitterend!!  Kan nie met een n fout maak nie.

Ek sou se dat as jy n swak klimmer is die R3.  As jy n overall  vinnige ou soos fanie fiets is. koop die Solist

[Paddy]

Try reading the following from the cervelo web site.  their answers to queries might be of help.

 

http://www.cervelo.com/viewkb.aspx#3

[1kTT]

I test rode a Soloist a while back and hated it.  I really wanted to like it but I couldnt.  The ride was unbelievably harsh and very noisy.  The bike felt completely dead, I am sure it was stiff and fast, but it just felt dead.

 

Worst of all, my feet overlaped with the front wheel, I am a +-55cm frame size and have never has that happen before- it is just bad frame design.  A mate who is a very dedicated Cervelo fan (he probably has 5 of the things) didnt believe me, bought a Soloist and absolutely hated it- I am pretty sure he has sold it.

 

My advice- make sure you test ride the bike before you buy!

 

On the other hand, I have only heard goo dthings about the R3, but have never ridden one.

 

[Grantc]

Soloist with the compact gets my vote

[Big JD]

Guys,

 

Bought the R3 just over 2 weeks ago and switched out the triple crank for the standard Dura Ace double. Very very happy with it. Fantastic frame and although I miss my Campag groupo, the Dura Ace does the job!