amoryns Posted May 10, 2006 Share size is big issue as Slowpoke said. I think I am going to test drive the giant this weekend again and then make my final decision.....ek het nou vrede gemaak met die feit dat ek nooit specialized sal kan ry nie omdat dit nie my size het nie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fed Posted May 11, 2006 Share just curious slowpoke but you say the geometry of the Scott is very different yet when I checked the websites the XS version of both bikes was virtually identical. The only noticeable difference in terms of reach was the fact that the Giant had a 2mm shorter top tube but with the steeper seat angle of the Scott it would negate any difference. I am assuming that both bikes you tested were XS which makes for an interesting opinion.Given that I am about to switch to a Giant (from a Scott) plus I cannot speak for 'shorties' (having been 6ft since I was 14), I am not supporting one bike over another. Ultimately I would suggest that testing both on the same day is the best option since they are similarly priced. As for the derailleur hanger, Scott will replace the frame if it breaks so no worries there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Mamba Posted May 11, 2006 Share I recall some very negative comments about vibrations at high speed downhills on the Scott carbon forks. Will try and locate it again but search for it before you make up your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanio Posted May 11, 2006 Share I noticed that nobody has mentioned SIX13, every review I have seen rates this as one of the best frames around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruxpearl Posted May 12, 2006 Share http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_2_112.gifTitanio... Don't give our secret advantage away!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amoryns Posted May 12, 2006 Share ja titanio...het na daardie raam gekyk...maar R20 000 vir raam is bietjie pricysmileys/smiley19.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowpoke Posted May 13, 2006 Share Sir Fed, I did... which is why Scott had to be removed from my list of potential buys... for ever :-( green mamaba, are you sure that wasn't from a loonnnng time ago? i've only heard good things about the scotts.titanio, as amoryns says, cannondale is wayyyy outta her price rangeman with no name, glad to have met you - sorry i wasn't around at the finish... had to dash off to go help at CGC.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanio Posted May 14, 2006 Share I got a brand new six13 2006 frame for R8000-00 including shipping on ebay. The local price of R22000-00 (the last time I checked) was ridiculous. Have built up a complete bike including Record components for less than that using ebay. So my frame does not have a local guarantee (I can live with that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruxpearl Posted May 14, 2006 Share Titanio, how did they ship to you, and how much did shipping cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker Posted May 18, 2006 Share hi all What do you guys think of the solis nitro frame? it`s a full carbon frame for under R8000.Check it out at solisbikes.comwwwisbikes-nitrogrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted May 18, 2006 Share SIX13 with Campy record - going for CHF 2800 +/- R15000-00 as she stands, just come and get it. Amoryns SORRY to big for you its a 57smileys/smiley19.gifwww.velorado.chCheck under Actuelles > Occasionensmileys/smiley2.gifhttp://www.velorado.sis-creaweb.com/bilder/cann_six_13__occ._fuer_web_025.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanio Posted May 18, 2006 Share The guy that shipped it used USPS Express Mail (not sure how managed to get that right since the box was slightly bigger than 49 inches) actuall shipping cost was $89-95. It took about a week to arrive and had a tracking number. The seller went by the name of fastestbikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanio Posted May 18, 2006 Share Checkout http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Cannondale-SIX13-Frameset-57cm-BLACK -NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ7242630847QQcategoryZ98084QQssPageNameZ WDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I know it is a bit big and last years model, but he seems to regularly get in SIX13 's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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