gyro Posted February 18, 2008 Share My frames cracked - need to replace it. Have narrowed it down to Giant Advanced ISP and Specialized SL2. Can't make up my mind which one.Any advice appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overlord Posted February 18, 2008 Share Specialized is your answer. What size do you ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted February 18, 2008 Share Don't bother with ISP. Looks nice but what if the mast breaks or you want to sell the bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickled Posted February 18, 2008 Share Specialized SL2 - HANDS DOWN ! ! ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MacPhisto Posted February 18, 2008 Share I have the ISP, its an awesome ride. I dont think you will have issues with the mast breaking - if it does its a warrenty issue and you will get a new frame. As for re-sale you do get a couple of cm play out of the seat post - so cut it on its highest limit and dont use the spacers... But at the end of the day a personal choice - all the top end frames are very good and comes down to what you like most and are willing to pay. I am very happy with the ISP though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyro Posted February 18, 2008 Share 1time, I rode a medium giant so about 54 SL2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_the_builder Posted February 18, 2008 Share Go with the ISP. Dont worry about breakint it... will be covered under warranty, don't worry about re-sale, you'll end up selling it to someone of a similar height to yourself, and do what MacPhisto suggests when cutting it to give yourself the best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overlord Posted February 18, 2008 Share I have the SL2 and it is a great bike. Stiff as hell and very responsive. You will not make a mistake with the SL2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted February 18, 2008 Share I doubt the guarantee will cover an accident. Only Time was smart to make it so that you can actually cut off the ISP as far down as you like/need to and then use a normal clamp and post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_the_builder Posted February 18, 2008 Share I doubt the guarantee will cover an accident. Only Time was smart to make it so that you can actually cut off the ISP as far down as you like/need to and then use a normal clamp and post. No, Insurance covers the accident breakage, and if the guy could afford a TIME frame, he wouldn't be asking the question over Specialized or giant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortLegs Posted February 18, 2008 Share I have the T-Mobile ISP and although being a confessed Giant fan I don't think the SL2 will offer you much if anything over the Giant. The ISP is superb and except for being a little too stiff (the road vibrations are transferred to your a$$ pronto) there is no faulting it. Resale is a non issue since the 2nd hand bike market is so fantastic regardless of what bike you buy (NOT). The SL2 is a more conventional frame, with a lot less sloping so personal preference on looks will be a deciding factor. It's also predominantly black and while black "was" cool, everyone knows that white is the new black!!! Get a look at both built up with the finishing kit you plan of building it up with and decide from there, at this end of the frame market it comes down to price and looks. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyro Posted February 18, 2008 Share Thanks shortlegs - that's where my head is at. BUT, the SL2 being slightly cheaper and newer I had to consider it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shade Posted February 18, 2008 Share AGAIN.. Your decision should be on Ride quality / comfort Weight Looksyou aint gonna find any Real difference in stiffness between the 2 .. both top-end bikes good luck.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatwhite Posted February 18, 2008 Share AGAIN.. Your decision should be on Ride quality / comfort Weight Looksyou aint gonna find any Real difference in stiffness between the 2 .. both top-end bikesgood luck.. Some sense - thank you!and weighted in that order. i.e. looks should be the least of your worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MacPhisto Posted February 18, 2008 Share I see a new ISP frame will be available sooncheck it out http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech/2008/probikes/?id=mark_cavendish_giant08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hawk CT Posted February 19, 2008 Share The SL2 is the bike to have. The IPS is a good bike, but its a 2006/7 bike you riding. Just been to a cycling shop and the owner of teh shop wants to sell the bike asap. It sbeen on the self for almost a year in the shop. Maybe you can get it for a bargain from them. It is also R2000.00 more than the SL2 and with the SL2 you get a current year bike not a 1 year old or 2 year old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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