Like the old ketchup ad, anticipation is upon me.
I am looking for a bike to race. Cecilia (my fat-bottomed Italian) has treated me well, but she is a bit too soft for crits, and I am not likely to set her up as a time-trial bike for triathlons.
Enter the Cervelo S1.
I have been reading about these bikes for some time, with keening interest.
What I like:
- New geometry (relative to my Bianchi)
- Racing pedigree
- Can be either a road racer or a tri bike
- Relatively inexpensive (frame, fork, post, headset for ~$1,200)
What concerns me:
- Ride quality
What will it be like going from 15-year-old steel to modern aluminum? - Setup
How will my Chorus groupset and Shamal wheels interact with the frame? This is nothing I can test ride - Total cost
I have the groupo and wheels, but I will need to get a stem and bars.
I need to get 85 miles this Saturday as part of my century training. I plan to ride it on the Cervelo. Doing so will let me evaluate it completely--climbs, descents, sprints, cruising, and spinning.
I can't wait. The anticipation is slow-good!
there is a web on the internet where there are nice bikes and relatively cheap. But I can´t remember it. Anyways..this one looks great
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