I am trying to make the decision on whether to purchase a 2005 or 2006 Saber. My understanding is that the only difference between the two is the carbon seat stays on the 2005 versus Ti on the 2006. The 2005 is $1,000 less. Anybody have any experience/knowledge about the differences in regards to comfort or why one is better than the other ?
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Re: Litespeed Blade 2005 v. 2006 [Clash]
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Re: Litespeed Saber 2005 v. 2006 [Clash]
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The difference between an 05 and an 06 Saber is quite large. The 06 Saber has a larger more aero toptube, the aero seattube with the integrated aero carbon post, a larger downtube and the bladed titanium seatstays.
Cheers,
Herbert
Litespeed
Cheers,
Herbert
Litespeed
Re: Litespeed Blade 2005 v. 2006 [jasonogk]
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He was asking about the SABER. Sheesh... ;)
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Re: Litespeed Blade 2005 v. 2006 [Rappstar]
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He is right thought the blade never had carbon seat stays.
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Re: Litespeed Saber 2005 v. 2006 [Clash]
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Ouch, so the Saber went up $1000 for '06? Or are you getting a good deal on the '05? I was considering the Saber for my next bike and was eagerly awaiting the Litespeed website to have all the '06 pricing info listed. So, I guess there's no free lunch; the '06 Saber is very similar to the Blade in form, function AND in price. Still a sweet ride though. I just gotta think of some way to justify it....
As for your question, I would definitely go with the '06 with the full Ti, especially if you plan on keeping it for a long time. No need to worry about scrapes/dents etc. on a full Ti. Travels very well too. Happy shopping... :-)
Ken
As for your question, I would definitely go with the '06 with the full Ti, especially if you plan on keeping it for a long time. No need to worry about scrapes/dents etc. on a full Ti. Travels very well too. Happy shopping... :-)
Ken
Re: Litespeed Saber 2005 v. 2006 [KS]
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The 06 Litespeed site will be live next week. But please meanwhile don't try to copy that guy on the splashpage.
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Herbert
Litespeed
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Herbert
Litespeed
Re: Litespeed Blade 2005 v. 2006 [Rappstar]
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before he edited it- he said Blade I swear Im crazy but not that crazy!
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Jason Goldberg
FIT Multisports
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Jason Goldberg
FIT Multisports
Re: Litespeed Blade 2005 v. 2006 [jasonogk]
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So you say... so you say... I bet it was just too hard to read on the Treo screen. ;)
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Re: Litespeed Blade 2005 v. 2006 [Rappstar]
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Re: Litespeed Blade 2005 v. 2006 [jasonogk]
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But it has and had carbon stays. I can see them on the front wheel.
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Re: Litespeed Blade 2005 v. 2006 [jasonogk]
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jesus christ. i'd buy on '05 just for the (slightly) muted graphics on the bike and wheels. A nice bike ruined by that guady graphic scheme. WHat a fucking horrorshow. I hope you can peel those things off. What a shame....
Re: Litespeed Saber 2005 v. 2006 [Clash]
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Has anyone ridden both the 05 and the 06 Saber?
That is one nice thing about Ti - it is easy to remove the decals