Rendani80 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Hi I need any advise on which one is the best choice to buy between 2018 model Carbon Schwinn Fastback 105 and 2014 model cervelo r3 105. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted October 8, 2021 Share do have perhaps any more details on the bikes? pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid the Sloth Posted October 8, 2021 Share Important things to consider: Price Frame size (which actually fits you better... check geometry geeks) Wheels (and tyres... if the one has GP5000 and the other has gatorskins that is a big watt saving) Groupset (10 or 11 speed?) Components (carbon bars, seatpost, nice saddle... It all adds up) Trashy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rendani80 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Hi I have attached the pictures , you may also advice if R14000 is a reasonable amount for each of them. Thank you Edited October 8, 2021 by Rendani80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted October 8, 2021 Share Of the 2 the Schwinn. Nothing wrong with the Cervelo and it comes with the brand cache but the Schwinn is a 2018 vs a 2014. Get some black bar tape on there and you have a very swanky looking bike. Both seem very fairly priced to me. And I think you'll be happy with both. Edited October 8, 2021 by Duane_Bosch Ispeed_V and justinafrika 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Schwinn! Internal cables and newer bike. Change the insulation tape looking bar tape and trim the break and gear cables at the front end for a winner. Duane_Bosch and Rendani80 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted October 8, 2021 Share I 'd rather have a Schwinn than a Cervelo...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rendani80 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Thank you guys , it looks like Schwinn won Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepeekaitjie Posted October 8, 2021 Share and we have a Schwinner! Scary Rider, DJuice and eala 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedToWin Posted October 8, 2021 Share 38 minutes ago, TNT1 said: Schwinn! Internal cables and newer bike. Change the insulation tape looking bar tape and trim the break and gear cables at the front end for a winner. Yeah those external cables really ages the Cervelo by another 4 years... TNT1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckstopper Posted October 8, 2021 Share The steerer looks short cut on the Schwinn. Could the more aggressive position be an issue for you? A costly fix if it is and you need a more upright position. Is this Shimano 5800 vs 5800? How worn are the drivetrain components. Parts are expensive and not always easy to get, just saying. R3 more of a race bike, also lighter frame, and Schwinn more endurance inclined imho. Pedals included on the Schwinn? You'll need to budget if not. THe seatpost looks carbon on the Cervelo, more comfy. So many things.... ChrisF and Sid the Sloth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedToWin Posted October 8, 2021 Share 2 hours ago, buckstopper said: How worn are the drivetrain components. Parts are expensive and not always easy to get, just saying. Most likely both bikes are due for full drivetrain replacement. ????♂️ DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckstopper Posted October 8, 2021 Share R4k, ka ching? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted October 8, 2021 Share Buy the one you like more. external cables are not a deal breaker. Easier to maintain and work on. So don’t let that be the deciding factor. see if you can push the price a bit, you never know. ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 8, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, bleedToWin said: Most likely both bikes are due for full drivetrain replacement. ????♂️ Campy wheels on the Cervelo so maybe campy cassette way more expensive than shimano. Sid the Sloth and DieselnDust 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted October 9, 2021 Share Cervelo reamed by Hambini for poor design, quality assurance and quality control. schwinn not… endurance frame likely has longer headtube for for upright seated position, and comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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