Skaap Posted August 29, 2008 Share Hello Colinw... What bike did you choose? Ek het so jaar terug vir my n Felt F4 gekoop. Dit was die beste carbon bike met goeie komponente wat ek kon kry met my geldtjies. En Felt is ook nie sommer net n brand nie. Felt is heavy underated en raak nou groot in die wereld.Die garmin span in die Tour de France gebruik die selfde felt frame design as n F5/F4/F3/F1. Net n beter carbon materiaal. So wat se dit? Ek is baie happy met my felt. Ek het onlangs die mavic wiele afgehaal en n paar ordentlike eastons op gesit. Nou lyk ek nie net hot nie ek ry ook hot!Dit is leka op die cervelos en speciliazed fietse weg te ry. Veral nadat n ou vir my gese het as jy n Felt afskeur is dit n raleigh... Ek dink meeste van die groot brands is goed. Gaan maar oor smaak en geld.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted August 29, 2008 Share Hy't seker bedoel as jy hom "skeur" is dit 'n Raleigh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIRR Posted August 29, 2008 Share I also got Shimano Wheels' date=' but swapped them out when i bought them for a black set, I've only ridden the Shimano's for 200km if anyone wants them... I'll let them go. Getting back to the topic, I researched the whole issue we're facing here. I chose the specialized. I looks awesome, I really liked the zerts, and the sloping top tube. And the fact that it stood out to me... If Mere mortals cant tell the diff in frames, then that surely applies to 105/Ultegra too? Plus the warranty on the specialized is better...[/quote'] What warranty does the Felt have, I think the specialized has a lifetime warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest conrad2008 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Have you decided yet? Please let us know. I am also in the market for a bike under 20K. Currently I have 3 on my short list: 1) Felt F4 with Garmin Edge 305 for R19k 2) Specialized Tarmac Comp for R18k 3) GT R Pro for R18k The GT has the best specs of them all with a lifetime guarantee on the frame. But I am skeptic about the brand name, so my 1st choice so far is the Felt F4. conrad20082008-08-30 10:19:39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted August 30, 2008 Share Go for the GT, its more unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felt cg Posted August 30, 2008 Share Go for the Felt F4 - you won't be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammerHed Posted August 30, 2008 Share Go for the Tarmac you won't be disappointed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoLefty!! Posted August 30, 2008 Share I would not touch that Tarmac with a barge pole. A lady friend of mine has one and it has started to delaminate. The agents say she crashed it but Iknow for a fact she did not. Theres not crash marks anyway. The bonding of the front triangle to the seat tube assembly was probably not properly cured. They won't warrnty the frame. Sh&T distributor, sh&t product. Get the GT. Ominco's rep is very good and the product is more attractive. Save yourself the hassle and get a brand who stands behind their product and does not look for excuses not to warranty a defective product. I'd say go for a Cannondale. It will be an Aluminium CAAD9 but the performance will be better than cheap carbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjommie Posted August 30, 2008 Share I would go for the Felt with the better components... and besides Specialized is made by Merida anyway, so whats so special about it You get a better speced bike for the same price if not less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterM Posted August 31, 2008 Share I also got Shimano Wheels' date=' but swapped them out when i bought them for a black set, I've only ridden the Shimano's for 200km if anyone wants them... I'll let them go. Getting back to the topic, I researched the whole issue we're facing here. I chose the specialized. I looks awesome, I really liked the zerts, and the sloping top tube. And the fact that it stood out to me... If Mere mortals cant tell the diff in frames, then that surely applies to 105/Ultegra too? Plus the warranty on the specialized is better...[/quote'] Your wheels - are they still available, might need them. Do you have the specs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiltrash Posted August 31, 2008 Share I have to agree with the chaps that advise going for a bike with better components... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Warrior Posted August 31, 2008 Share I would agree with every1 about the better componants. You pay extra money coz it says specialized and im not sure that it can be justified, any bike that has a manufacture fault will usually show withing the first 12 months. Im not sure what the guarantee is on Specialized vs Felt but i assume that if there is someting that is wrong with a bike and the dealer can see that its a manufacture fault they will replace the frame. That is how you create a good name for your product and that im sure is what most businesses strive to achieve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skaap Posted August 31, 2008 Share hi.. I would really go with the felt. It looks good and have good components.Warranty, I agree that a bike will show its faults in the first -+3000km. Al 3 brands will replace a cracked frame. Secound choice would be the specialized.I did a test ride with a GT.. I didn't 'felt' it! haha it was not specialized enough! sorry for the pun... The best option would be: Buy a Eddy Merckx LXM frame (R13500)Then go buy a 105 groupset from Solomons +- R3500. Now you just need wheels+ handelbar,stem + seat! Dammit the budget! But if you maybe already have some wheels this could work. Skaap2008-08-31 23:51:19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinw Posted September 1, 2008 Share ..sad but still not made any purchase. The new dining room table, laminate flooring in my daughters room and .....endless other household & family requirments took preferance. I am still on my trusty 10 year old cannondale caad4 with who knows what crummy components. The extra work I put in while my mates zip around on their quiet cervelo's, treks etc keeps me believing that when I do eventually make the purchase the hills will feel like flats. Did kick ass on Krugersdorp hill Saturday but whatever !!.A cousin of mine can get a great deal on a madone 4.5 (Shim 105). Very sexy bike and has more appeal than the GT or even the Felt. Can get it for 16k which is quite a saving., but t begs the question which is the better bike of the 4 now ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Zone Posted September 1, 2008 Share Ditch the carbon frame get a light Alu frame, build a new bike with 105 / Ultegra, get some light wheels, a carbon bar, stem and post and you will have a superb and light bike for about R5000 less than a carbon bike and probably weighing the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted September 1, 2008 Share Ditch the carbon frame get a light Alu frame' date=' build a new bike with 105 / Ultegra, get some light wheels, a carbon bar, stem and post and you will have a superb and light bike for about R5000 less than a carbon bike and probably weighing the same.[/quote'] A bit like my Specialized Allez Pro ........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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