Other than cost, does anybody know the differences between a 2008 Team Soloist vs. a 2007? Not sure where to find the specs for a 2007. Thanks!!
Just checked the website - I have the 2007 - same exact bike except for two things - 11-23 rear cassette and Diamante Pro lights on the '07 - and the price is lower for '08.
From '06 to '08, there were a few changes to component spec but zero differences in the frame.
Crank went from standard to compact
Cassette went from 11-23 to 12-25
Saddle change
Tires went from Pro Lite to Pro Slick
Bars/stem went from 3ttt to FSA
Post became the carbon version
Wheels went from Easton to Shimano
A few color options along the way (black to gray, special edition painted versions too)
I think these are all positive changes, except perhaps the wheels. The '08 is an insanely good deal. If the '07 is discounted below the '08 price for some reason, then get it instead…
From '06 to '08, there were a few changes to component spec but zero differences in the frame.
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That is why I found a black 2006 frame at R&A Cycles and bought that about two months ago. I prefer the black frame to the current colors and since the frame has not change, I get to place all the components that I want on it.
I bought the stock '06… and have since placed all the components I want on it. Would have been a hell of a lot cheaper to do it your way!