Dream (road) bike decision made and it's on the way

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I went for the Look KG 386i. Good geometry for me (72.5 degrees is little more slack seat tube than I’m used to, but I will adopt a little slacker position for a road racing frame). Yes it’s a road frame. It’s a pared down version of the KG 486, with the following description: “Its triangular top tube, diagonal downtube, and aerodynamically minded seat tube is noticeably less oversized than the 486. It’s built more for comfort for longer, endurance-oriented rides and races. The more minimalistic tubing gives it a less explosive power transfer, but an overall smoother ride.”

That’s pretty much exactly what I’m looking for. A few different reviews gave it high marks and confirmed the ride description. Getting the black-and-white version 'cuz it’s all that’s left. Pictures soon…

http://www.excelsports.com/image/LOOK%20KG386i%20Frame%20with%20HSC4%20Fork.jpg

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Ummm…wow!!

Congrats and good luck!! She’s a beauty…

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Yes, I now have much jealousy. Awsome frame, I really like the black and white.

Kevin

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Great looking bike! It should be a real winner for you…Congratulations!

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absolutley beautiful. I want one !!

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Nice.

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nice choice. looks are great bikes.

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Oh my…beautiful!!!

Outstanding purchase. The envy of all roadies. The “P3C” of road bikes that does exist. Bravo.

Personally, I’m in lust of a 486. My buddy is the Look rep and I still can’t afford one! ;o) urghhh. I found one in my size (here, btw), but the steerer was a lil short.

When are you getting it? You MUST post your review…

Congrats, drool, drool.

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Wow, I had a Look KX lite last year before I got my R2.5. We sell a few Look frames a year, and I would like to sell more.

Look is one of the great “untold stories” in great bikes now. At one point, 20% of the riders in the Tour de France were on Look brand frames.

They are good bikes, and I bet you will love yours. Good choice.

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Should have it early next week. The weather here will be crap for another month at least, so I’m not in a hurry to build it up. (Putting a ton of miles on my fixie - I love 10% grade at 42x16 without getting out of the saddle. Probably churning over at about 20 rpm.) It’ll give me time to decide what parts to buy - the angel on my right shoulder says “Be reasonable and get the Chorus group” but the devil on my left shoulder says “Don’t be a pussy. Record. Zero Gravity. FSA.” I’m pretty sure I know who will win.

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Honestly, it is pretty tough to tell the difference between Record and Chorus. I’ve got one Record group on my R2.5- the same group I had on my Look KX Lite.

I might buy a Chorus kit with compact Campag cranks for my new road bike.

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Another bike Tom? Any ideas on what you will have this time? - I think I would be a very happy man living off your bike cast off’s:)

I pretty sure if I worked in a bike shop the temptation of trade prices would see my living of crusts and water.

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Congrats!! I have a Look KG 381i w/ Campy Record 10. Love everything about the bike and the groupset. You are going to be very happy with your choice.

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I’ve got a compact setup on another bike that I use for climbing and crits. I was going to go with a standard 53/39 setup on this bike, as I’ll use it primarily for long road races and training rides.

Actually, I looked at the Chorus kit pretty closely. The only piece of the Record kit that’s considerably more money is the rear derailleur. Strange.

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man, this one is right at the top of the list for me too. A classic! I’m envious! Have fun.
Josef