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MikeWaters · 08-01-2007, 05:01 AM

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...mp420_sale.htm

I couldn't pass on this, because the bike was reduced from 1400 to 1100.

Weighs 16.5lb with AC 420 - CR wheels, which are apparently not bad.

No it's not SRAM Force, Record, or Dura-Ace. I guess I will continue to live in disrepute with my Motobeshame, er, Motobecane.

MikeWaters · 08-01-2007, 05:03 AM

Which wheels are better?

The AC 420s or my Mavic Ksyrium Elites?

MikeWaters · 08-01-2007, 03:32 PM

before you guys turn your noses up too much, getting the cheaper bike also will potentially allow me to get a tri-bike as well.

I really had a hard time deciding between 54 and 56. I figured out that the 56 would be 1 inch less stand over height for me than my current bike, and I was worried about a too short toptube with the 54, so I went with the 56. I hope I made the right decision.

bigpiney · 08-01-2007, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

before you guys turn your noses up too much, getting the cheaper bike also will potentially allow me to get a tri-bike as well.

Looks cool. Let us know how the whole Bikesdirect thing works out for you. I was very tempted when buying last year to go that route but ended up getting an OK deal from my local bike shop instead.

MikeWaters · 08-01-2007, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bigpiney

Looks cool. Let us know how the whole Bikesdirect thing works out for you. I was very tempted when buying last year to go that route but ended up getting an OK deal from my local bike shop instead.

Yeah, I'll give a full report. Just got the shipping notice this morning. Pretty quick turnaround.

MikeWaters · 08-02-2007, 02:26 PM

scheduled to arrive today. should be fun. I may have to switch out the stem on my old bike with this stem. we'll see.

I like the idea of having a carbon stem or something a ittle lighter than the one on my old bike. we'll see. I also need carbon bottle holders now.

MikeWaters · 08-03-2007, 05:27 AM

I put together the bike, for the most part, Still need to tweak some things.

For some reason I thought this 56cm was going to be shorter than my 56cm. It is not. I got on the bike, and it fits, in the sense that I can't see the hub when I look down, etc. but there is not a severe drop to my bars. Partly because my stem has a slight rise (it is flipped down even).

I'm half itching to get a 54cm. But then I tell myself, the 56cm is just fine. I'm in no better position to decide than before I had the bike in hand!

Based on this seat height (top-tube length + stem is fine), what do you guys think?

MikeWaters · 08-03-2007, 06:59 PM

steelblue and bigpiney, any thoughts about this setup/geometry?

Archaea has almost convinced me to leave well-enough alone and stick wtih the 56cm.

MikeWaters · 08-03-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

steelblue and bigpiney, any thoughts about this setup/geometry?

Archaea has almost convinced me to leave well-enough alone and stick wtih the 56cm.

and bluegoose too (those that are currently online).

bluegoose · 08-03-2007, 07:29 PM

It looks fine, imo. If it were a compact geometry frame, then I would expect the see a bit more seatpost. But with the frame you have, it seems like a good fit to me.

I haven't looked at the specs yet. Did it come with pedals and if so, what kind are they?

Very nice looking bike. enjoy.

08-01-2007, 05:01 AM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	ordered a bike http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...mp420_sale.htm I couldn't pass on this, because the bike was reduced from 1400 to 1100. Weighs 16.5lb with AC 420 - CR wheels, which are apparently not bad. No it's not SRAM Force, Record, or Dura-Ace. I guess I will continue to live in disrepute with my Motobeshame, er, Motobecane.

08-01-2007, 05:03 AM	#2
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Which wheels are better? The AC 420s or my Mavic Ksyrium Elites?

08-01-2007, 03:32 PM	#3
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	before you guys turn your noses up too much, getting the cheaper bike also will potentially allow me to get a tri-bike as well. I really had a hard time deciding between 54 and 56. I figured out that the 56 would be 1 inch less stand over height for me than my current bike, and I was worried about a too short toptube with the 54, so I went with the 56. I hope I made the right decision.

08-02-2007, 02:26 PM	#6
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	scheduled to arrive today. should be fun. I may have to switch out the stem on my old bike with this stem. we'll see. I like the idea of having a carbon stem or something a ittle lighter than the one on my old bike. we'll see. I also need carbon bottle holders now.

08-03-2007, 05:27 AM	#7
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I put together the bike, for the most part, Still need to tweak some things. For some reason I thought this 56cm was going to be shorter than my 56cm. It is not. I got on the bike, and it fits, in the sense that I can't see the hub when I look down, etc. but there is not a severe drop to my bars. Partly because my stem has a slight rise (it is flipped down even). I'm half itching to get a 54cm. But then I tell myself, the 56cm is just fine. I'm in no better position to decide than before I had the bike in hand! Based on this seat height (top-tube length + stem is fine), what do you guys think?

08-03-2007, 06:59 PM	#8
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	steelblue and bigpiney, any thoughts about this setup/geometry? Archaea has almost convinced me to leave well-enough alone and stick wtih the 56cm.

08-03-2007, 07:29 PM	#10
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	It looks fine, imo. If it were a compact geometry frame, then I would expect the see a bit more seatpost. But with the frame you have, it seems like a good fit to me. I haven't looked at the specs yet. Did it come with pedals and if so, what kind are they? Very nice looking bike. enjoy.