Frames

[racman]

I thought Cannondale's first attempt at carbon was the Synapse, and their first at alu/Cf combination - the Six13. Crux maybe you can help there. Anyway, a 1st attempt should not be confused with a "failed" attempt  

 

(no, I don't own one!)

[Christie]

CAADman, what are you looking for in a bike? Smooth ride? Super stiffness? Low mass? Good looks? Exclusivity? Value for money?

 

Gumpole: Casa rides the Prince. Dogma was the magnesium frame used by Fassa Bortolo. I guess Pinarello decided in the end that full carbon is better than aluminium.  no!! did I say aluminium? My brain must be fried! The dogma was magnesium

 

Christie2007-05-07 08:42:15

[Prince]

Chrissie, like all us of us i would like everthing but we all know that is not possible. I would say weight , stiffnesss and looks to single out some priorities

[AndreZA]

Chrissie' date=' like all us of us i would like everthing but we all know that is not possible. I would say weight , stiffnesss and looks to single out some priorities[/quote']

 

Then what about a Scott?

 

 

[E1A104]

He wants to buy a frame, not MX boots & goggles .....

[Prince]

Sorry but Scott's just dont float my boat. I guess exclusivity also play a part!CAADman2007-05-07 09:04:54

[racman]

As long as he doesn't also put "fishing" equipment on it as well...

[AndreZA]

Sorru but Scott's just dont float my boat.

 

What boat have you got? Scotts are pretty light and might just float it (if you plug the holes).

 

 

[Prince]

Sorry Racman, its going to get the full Dura Ace treatment!

[Mudsimus]

I guess exclusivity also play a part!

 

Then the Pinnarelo is the only option.

[racman]

CAADman, I hope you are one HOT cyclist cause you know a Pinarello is going to get lots of looks and comments if you are not near the front - of the race not just your group. (Of course even more if it is pink )

[Prince]

Racman honestly im a much better poser than racer!!

[racman]

We must be cousins then

 

(although I must confess it was one of the reasons I sold my Colnago . Those Rabobank colours attracted a little too much attention!)

 

[GoLefty!!]

Cannondale System Six - overpriced' date=' cannondales first attempt at a carbon bike , weight? think-you have to take the SI cranks as DA wont fit - TCS guys might be correcting me. [/quote']

 

It's only got 2 or 3 carbon tubes and VERY light. You get two frames, one can take normal cranks.

 

 

 

 

There is onlyone frame. to fit a STD crank and BB you have to fit an insert.

But why take other brand cranks when the SI Cranks are the dogs danglies??!

 

PS: system 6 is their third carbon bike. First there was the Raven, then came Synapse and now System 6.

[Joss]

CAADman. Cervelo R3 has been rated by Specialized as the best carbon frame in the world after testing 20 of the top carbon frames in the world. F4:13 is a great and beautifull bike but heavy. BMC SLC01 also a great bike and has won the Volvo Engeneering design award in Switserland this year and is very light and stiff. My 2 cents worth. Hope this helps seeing you did not considder these.

[racman]

Cervelo R3 - definately known as the "yuppies" choice today ("the pro's ride he exact bke you can buy in the shop!" - Owen & Andrew), which is actually a shame as it is an excellent bike.

 

BMC SLC 01 - seen as overrated and overpriced by many, but to those who dare to be different - what a bike!!

 

So we have a choice of Canadian (and Cyclelab - Cervelo) hype & advertising vs. Swiss Engineering & precision (BMC)vs Italian Passion & flair (Pinarello) vs US hype(some would say it's not, myself included - System Six) (and the wrath of TCS if you don't choose)  vs a combination of Eastern build & US marketing (Specialized) - you take your pic. All good in my opinion.  

racman2007-05-08 01:02:09