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Sweetest Bike under 3K?
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What is the coolest/sweetest bike under 3K ($3000)
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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [Sir Velo] [ In reply to ]
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hahahahaha i like the clarification on 3k;)


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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [newbz] [ In reply to ]
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dude, the caliente retails for $3700.
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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [Sir Velo] [ In reply to ]
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P2SL, Felt S22 is also nice. Though for 3k you can get some really good used deals as well.

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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [Sir Velo] [ In reply to ]
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Secondhand Litespeed Blade complete with aero wheels. Follow ebay long enough and one is bound to show up.
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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [Sir Velo] [ In reply to ]
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For Tri:
Used Softride or TitanFlex. Hours of comfort. You won't be sorry.;~) (I hope.)

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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [Sir Velo] [ In reply to ]
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You didn't mention tri, road, moutain, etc.

I'd say a Cervelo Soloist team, campy build, with upgraded wheels (still under 3K)

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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [rroof] [ In reply to ]
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this is a tri forum, so, tri
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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [Sir Velo] [ In reply to ]
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planet x carbon 2400 ultegra 10
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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [Sir Velo] [ In reply to ]
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seduza!!!

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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [Sir Velo] [ In reply to ]
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PX Stealth or Stevens Crono (same frame)

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http://www.stevensbikes.de/2007/index.php?bik_id=111&lang=de_DE&sect=equipment#preise
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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [Sir Velo] [ In reply to ]
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I submit the K-factor for review.



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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [Sir Velo] [ In reply to ]
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OK, Guru Cron'Alu with upgraded wheels - custom made if need be for under 3K as well. Top that!

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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [Sir Velo] [ In reply to ]
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BP Stealth OCRR

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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [Sir Velo] [ In reply to ]
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" this is a tri forum, so, tri "

How is a soloist not a tri bike?
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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [kdw] [ In reply to ]
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Because it is a road bike - geometry and all. Might be one ot the only "aero" road bikes (right down to the internal cable routing) for some reason, but it is still a road bike. The low head tube, short chainstays and Cervelo proprietary "flippable" seat post make a decent tri bike, but it is not quite the same.

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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [rroof] [ In reply to ]
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So I guess my question is what makes a bike a tri-bike? If I take a P3 and put on 20 cm of spacers, is it still a tri bike? I'm not trying to stir the pot, but for my measurements what is typically marketed as "tri bike" geometry leaves me too stretched. Can a bike be a tri bike for one person but not another based on the person's measurements?
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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [kdw] [ In reply to ]
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yes, that is still a tri bike (and unfortunately I see lots of people riding a nice P3 with lots of spacers) :). Steep seat tube angle designed to be ridden aero. Just look at the geometry of any "real" tri bike vs. any road bike. The difference will be clear. Clearer still when riding. FWIW, the fit on a tri bike is much more important than the "fit" on a road bike where there is much more room for adjustments.

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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [rroof] [ In reply to ]
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Because it is a road bike - geometry and all. Might be one ot the only "aero" road bikes (right down to the internal cable routing) for some reason, but it is still a road bike. The low head tube, short chainstays and Cervelo proprietary "flippable" seat post make a decent tri bike, but it is not quite the same.


However, the Soloist IS designed to work better in "tri-mode" (i.e. ridden forward) than the typical road bike due to the short chainstays and relatively long "front center" dimension.

I'd argue that for tri purposes, the Soloist is a better "under $3K" tri bike than most so-called *dedicated* tri-bikes in that price range :-)

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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [Sir Velo] [ In reply to ]
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Leader 780TT with Ultegra and 404's, $2,856.
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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [Sir Velo] [ In reply to ]
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What is the coolest/sweetest bike under 3K ($3000)


It's tough to beat the P2SL with a list price of $2500 for a Dura-Ace equipped bike. At "street prices" you'd have enough left over to buy a Renn disc and pick up a good front aero wheel.

Just my 2 pesos ;-)

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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [Tom A.] [ In reply to ]
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Another vote for the Seduza!

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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [Sir Velo] [ In reply to ]
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Undoubtedly the P2SL.
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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [Sir Velo] [ In reply to ]
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I did just see a Seduza (new old stock from last year) go on sale for $2250. That's a pretty good deal.
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Re: Sweetest Bike under 3K? [KEAU] [ In reply to ]
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I second that--PX Stealth.



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Last edited by: chiro18: Oct 5, 06 15:11
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