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leggett24

Oct 9, 08 9:28

Post #1 of 5 (604 views)
What can you say about this frame? Can't Post
I'm looking to buy a road bike and one I'm considering is this one. It's just the frame rebadged by an LBS. I believe it's a generic carbon frame which may or may not be a bad thing, I'd like to know. At times the people of Slowtwitch seems to know eveything about a bike from a single glance. So what can you tell me about this one, just the frame? Thanks
http://www.marinoni.qc.ca/Html/VR2.html


TriUno83

Oct 9, 08 9:57

Post #2 of 5 (531 views)
Re: What can you say about this frame? [leggett24] [In reply to] Can't Post
Dunno squat about that model in particular, but at least Marinoni is/was a reputable brand that's been around for awhile, not just another Internet-era start-up running out of the back of a rented truck...


pito00

Oct 9, 08 10:02

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Re: What can you say about this frame? [leggett24] [In reply to] Can't Post
I can tell you it's a bit eurotrash-gaudy and swimfan probably has indecent photos of himself mounting it.
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jyeager

Oct 9, 08 11:46

Post #4 of 5 (302 views)
Re: What can you say about this frame? [leggett24] [In reply to] Can't Post
I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.

I have 2 'generic' taiwanese built mtb frames. One aluminum, the other CF and they are both of good quality. They have a lifetime warranty from the company that branded them.
If a 200lb guy can race mountain bikes on a generic 2lb carbon fiber mtb hardtail, then I think it shows you can trust the frames.

I can't identify your frame because it's too generic of a design. Keep in mind there are only a couple of asian plants making carbon fiber frames (or so I've been told). So it seems like a waste to spend big bucks on a boutique bike.


Tom Demerly

Oct 9, 08 12:02

Post #5 of 5 (269 views)
Re: What can you say about this frame? [leggett24] [In reply to] Can't Post
That appears to be a solid, basic, nicely made bike based solely on the photo. Recognized high end niche brand name, almost certainly made for them by one of the nice frame manufacturers. Likely a good basic bike. Nice graphics in my opinion. Sometimes its nice to have something not everyone has...



http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/
(NOTE: This poster owns a retail business selling triathlon related products).