Rolling up at the races this Sunday, I notice that my '09 Cervelo SLC-SL black and white frame (in my mind still the best looking bike Cervelo has made) has a huge crack on the down tube. Unclear whether this is from hitting a pot hole racing the previous weekend, or whether it's impact damage from a small rock from either the front wheel or a passing car. Irregardless, it's not safe to ride for anything but the trainer...
So, I find myself in the market for a new frame. What should I get?
- I fancy myself a bit of a climber, but I don't really believe in the notion of a "climbing" frame, i.e. an R3, being faster than an S3. The physicist in me just can't rationalize it. So I don't want a hog, but I'm unlikely to go weight-weenie.
- I don't want to spend a fortune, I really think that >$1500 feels like taking the piss for a road frame
- I would not mind getting something used at all, but don't have time to spend 3m trawling ebay or the classifieds
I've been casting my glance in the direction of the Fuji Transonic. Seems like it can be had for just north of $1500, it's not too heavy, pretty aero depending on what sources you believe, and I quite like the looks.
All right, 'twitchers, hit me with all your advice. What frame will lead me to more cat 3 glory?
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When I channel my hate to productive, I don't find it hard to impress
So, I find myself in the market for a new frame. What should I get?
- I fancy myself a bit of a climber, but I don't really believe in the notion of a "climbing" frame, i.e. an R3, being faster than an S3. The physicist in me just can't rationalize it. So I don't want a hog, but I'm unlikely to go weight-weenie.
- I don't want to spend a fortune, I really think that >$1500 feels like taking the piss for a road frame
- I would not mind getting something used at all, but don't have time to spend 3m trawling ebay or the classifieds
I've been casting my glance in the direction of the Fuji Transonic. Seems like it can be had for just north of $1500, it's not too heavy, pretty aero depending on what sources you believe, and I quite like the looks.
All right, 'twitchers, hit me with all your advice. What frame will lead me to more cat 3 glory?
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When I channel my hate to productive, I don't find it hard to impress