So after all my forum reading and YouTube watching it all came down to two bikes. The Cervélo S1 and the Cervélo S2. The two bikes are identical in geometry and everywhere else except for their main frame material. The S1 is an all aluminum frame whereas the S2 steps up to an all carbon frameset. So what to do....ride them.
During Christmas break I went down to Gregg's and finally took the two out on test rides. They are both awesome bikes! So how would I choose? Most people would assume that somebody building a high end bike would go strait for the carbon. But after all my research and more so my test riding, I definitely discovered the deciding factor.
Both frames felt nice and stiff under acceleration and hill ascents, but after my first carving turn on the S1 my mind was made. I found the aluminum frame and overall design more responsive and exciting for my type of riding. The S1 frame just felt more "right" and it put a bigger smile on my face than the S2 did. The other benefit to this conclusion is the padding it adds in my wallet. The S1 is almost 1/3 the price of the S2.
So here I go...2010 Cervélo S1
I think your new frame is wicked cool...I have always wanted a cervelo bike. But I want it in white. I just think they look cool...that way I could get one and we could be the cervelo couple...wahoo! I like to think that having this type of bike will help me get up hills faster...he he! :) Good luck with the bike build...I cant wait to see it in the end. Be patient...all good things come to those who wait.
ReplyDeleteWow, Jeff, I'm impressed! I mean it doesn't surprise me that you would build your own bike, but still... this is the way to do it! Keep up the hard work.
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