PenBen - I notice you just joined the forum 3 months ago; its good to get opinions from new contributors as well as established contributors - stack and reach are the last thing an athlete needs to worry about with the Tactical. In fact, there is massive adjustability in the bike. Extension adjustment length, pad position forward and backward as well as width and stack adjustment (0-60 mm) can all be done independently. I have never seen another bike that has this much flexibility. Most of that can be done without de-cabling the bike in about 5 minutes.
As for customizing the bike - we spent time so riders don't end up with a bin of parts trying to "hope" what works. But, people like options - that is why we developed the extension fixture that will allow for any round extension tube on the market. A tilt spacers allowing for further adjustability. Rear storage on or off. Rear hydration on or off. 1 X compatable right from the start (not an afterthought). Any hydration method you like. Bosses on the top tube, Down tube and seat tube.
The bike accommodates tires from 19 mm - 28 mm.
Our center pull brakes work and can be easily adjusted with an allen wrench while mounted in-place and covers on.
Any wheels on the market fit the bike without chain-stay rub.
We specified the bike with the most current thinking on crank arm length 165 Sm and Medium and 170 Lg) however that crank and arm lengths can be swapped in 10 minutes.
So - that leaves us with a saddle - and on that point we agree. By design we put an inexpensive saddle on the bike. It is the most personal item for an athlete and we expect you will swap it out - that is why we don't waste a lot of money on that piece.
The bike is super fast. Tip of the spear fast compared to every bike its been tested against.
If you want to purchase the bike you compared the Tactical to (and thank you for putting us in good company) with a disk wheel, front 88 both with Continental GP 4000 II tires, excellent power meter, Hard Travel Case, optimized chain, bike fit allowance, Sponsored Athlete Program and personal service ...... The Tactical is the bike and, at about 1/2 the price.
Dan Kennison
facebook: @triPremierBike
http://www.PremierBike.com
http://www.PositionOneSports.com
As for customizing the bike - we spent time so riders don't end up with a bin of parts trying to "hope" what works. But, people like options - that is why we developed the extension fixture that will allow for any round extension tube on the market. A tilt spacers allowing for further adjustability. Rear storage on or off. Rear hydration on or off. 1 X compatable right from the start (not an afterthought). Any hydration method you like. Bosses on the top tube, Down tube and seat tube.
The bike accommodates tires from 19 mm - 28 mm.
Our center pull brakes work and can be easily adjusted with an allen wrench while mounted in-place and covers on.
Any wheels on the market fit the bike without chain-stay rub.
We specified the bike with the most current thinking on crank arm length 165 Sm and Medium and 170 Lg) however that crank and arm lengths can be swapped in 10 minutes.
So - that leaves us with a saddle - and on that point we agree. By design we put an inexpensive saddle on the bike. It is the most personal item for an athlete and we expect you will swap it out - that is why we don't waste a lot of money on that piece.
The bike is super fast. Tip of the spear fast compared to every bike its been tested against.
If you want to purchase the bike you compared the Tactical to (and thank you for putting us in good company) with a disk wheel, front 88 both with Continental GP 4000 II tires, excellent power meter, Hard Travel Case, optimized chain, bike fit allowance, Sponsored Athlete Program and personal service ...... The Tactical is the bike and, at about 1/2 the price.
Dan Kennison
facebook: @triPremierBike
http://www.PremierBike.com
http://www.PositionOneSports.com