There have been a number of posts concerning these bikes individually, but not the up front comparison I guess I need. Hopefully you can help me out somewhat.
I am about to get a new TT bike for this season, and now I am down to three contenders.
1. Fuji Norcom Straight 2.1. Ultegra 6800 build. I can get this not locally, but almost, at approx 4000 $ (in Sweden that is, bikes are more expensive here). Oval carbon/alu 45 mm clinchers.
2. Felt DA4 2013. Ultegra 6700. This one will cost med probably 500 $ less than the Fuji. Felt TTR wheels.
3. Chinese. Build it up myself with Ultegra or Force 22. Most likely cheaper than both the above alternatives.
Wheels are not that important when considering these actually, as I will use my FFWD disc with Reynolds Strike front wheel. I have been on a Felt B2 for the last three years, but the seatpost clamp cracked. A great bike, but I did not really get any support from Felt when it cracked, which kind of makes me doubt if I need another Felt.
The Fuji seems quite interesting, but not as race proven as the DA4.
The Chinese build would be around the same frame as the Stevens Super Trofeo/ Fondriest/Olmo Kronos. I guess it is not that race proven either, but it could be an interesting bike.
Which one should I go for? I think I can get a pretty good fit on all of them, even if the Chinese frame might be close to small.
I appreciate all input I can get....
I am about to get a new TT bike for this season, and now I am down to three contenders.
1. Fuji Norcom Straight 2.1. Ultegra 6800 build. I can get this not locally, but almost, at approx 4000 $ (in Sweden that is, bikes are more expensive here). Oval carbon/alu 45 mm clinchers.
2. Felt DA4 2013. Ultegra 6700. This one will cost med probably 500 $ less than the Fuji. Felt TTR wheels.
3. Chinese. Build it up myself with Ultegra or Force 22. Most likely cheaper than both the above alternatives.
Wheels are not that important when considering these actually, as I will use my FFWD disc with Reynolds Strike front wheel. I have been on a Felt B2 for the last three years, but the seatpost clamp cracked. A great bike, but I did not really get any support from Felt when it cracked, which kind of makes me doubt if I need another Felt.
The Fuji seems quite interesting, but not as race proven as the DA4.
The Chinese build would be around the same frame as the Stevens Super Trofeo/ Fondriest/Olmo Kronos. I guess it is not that race proven either, but it could be an interesting bike.
Which one should I go for? I think I can get a pretty good fit on all of them, even if the Chinese frame might be close to small.
I appreciate all input I can get....
