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This bike has been available at this price from BikesDirect for several months now. I hesitated because I have read several unsavory reviews of BikesDirect's customer service and return policy on road bike forums and wasn't comfortable pulling the trigger on that sort of purchase online given the amount of negative feedback floating around. But if you're in the market, you've confirmed that the frame is the right size for you, and you're willing to take the chance that the transaction is the only interaction you'll have with the seller, it's an outstanding deal.
EDIT- my bad- the Talon SL, not the Evoke, has been around from BikesDirect for a while at the $1495 price. Same caveats apply as above though, IMHO.
John P
Message edited by: JohnPell on 2009-10-01 12:34:05 CDT
That best of the best site is a mess. It says the best trail motorcycle is BMW R1200GS. WTF, a trail motorcycle would normally be something 200-250 pounds, a 200 or 250XR or XL or something like that.
"All" bikes are measured differently. Best to "test- ride" each bike before you shell out $1500. I will let you figure that out. Most companies eager for a sale will size you up over the phone though. Best to do that before you purchase, and take notes, as the number one reason for these bikes being returned is "wrong fit." And if they told you it would work for you, and it didn't, well, what else can they do but refund your money?
What's the catch? When's the last time you paid to ship a bike? They aren't cheap.
Cassette/chain NEW Pro-Build Shimano Ultegra 6600 10 Speed 11-23T / Shimano NEW Pro-Build Ultegra CN-HG6600 10speed chain
Saddle Moto SLRstyle Ti Rail 180g (by Velo)
Seatpost Ritchey WCS Road Aluminum Micro-adjust
Stem Ritchey WCS OS 31.8 clamp 1.125 inch steerer (90/100/110 per Factory Specs - NO Customizing prior to shipment -buy a longer or shorter one at www.bikeisland.com and get free shipping)
Headset Sealed Cartridge Bearing Integrated for 1.125 inch steerer
Handlebars ALL bikes come with black wrapped bars, Ritchey WCS OS Butted Aluminum Bar (40/42/44 Proportional Sized to Factory Specs -NO Customizing prior to shipment - check out www.bikeisland.com if you want to buy a wider or narrower bar)
Pedals No Pedals included - buy some at www.bikeisland.com and get free shipping too
Tires Vittoria Diamante Prolite or Kenda Kaliente IronCloak Kevlar (no choice) 700x23c, presta valve tubes (Max 120psi) Color Evoke Red (as shown) Click Here for Image Gallery Note: Wheels are NOT XRP as shown, they will be Ritchey WCS Protocol
Sizes 47cm, 50cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 59 cm, 62cm Geometry Sizing Chart ========================
Looks like a good deal if this was a generic carbon fibre Ultegra-equipped bike, but for a Kestrel, this is an outstanding buy.
Message edited by: lousygolfer on 2009-10-01 22:45:16 CDT
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