felt f75 or cervelo soloist

Originally Posted by gclark8

OK, http://www.cyclingforums.com/t350870.html

Originally Posted by gclark8

The design, frame construction, paint are all excellent. But, the way they attach some of the fittings...

Originally Posted by Motorpace

Surely the fittings would be the responsibility of the LBS?

Anyway, I'll comment as a Cervelo owner. I own a Team (actually two now, thanks to an inattentive motorist and a sucessful insurance claim).

I think the Cervelo is excellent value. The frame is stiff yet is still quite comfortable. Full of really interesting engineering. Excellent power transferrence. Handles well. And good componentry too. The Easton wheels go well, ultregra gruppo, good saddle. Can be coverted into a ghetto TT bike easily. And the anodized finish is excellent- no scratches even after the 4wd ploughed into me. I imagine you'd need a dremel to scratch it

Downsides: It does weigh a little more than some other Al frames (ie 200g more than a really light one- still a light bike overall)
Had some trouble with a slipping seat post, but that is better now
The aero seat tube means that the side of the tube gets covered in crap, not just the back. I'm stuggling here.

Haven't ridden a Felt, but my feeling is they offer really good componentry for the money. But the neatness of welds etc is not as good as others. Not that this will necessarily effect the bikes performance.

If money is no object I would go the Cervelo. But there are lots of people out there who are thrilled with their Felts. Take em both for a spin