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Old 15-01.-2008, 07:04 AM   #1
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Default Upgrading to Carbon Frame?

Hi,

I currently have a 2004 Specialized Allez Comp with a complete Ultegra Group. I am looking to upgrade the frame to carbon. I would like to stay with specialized, but will consider everything. Also, I was quoted $150 for the labor of transfering my components. Does that sound right?

Any suggestions on hwat frame to purchase?


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Old 15-01.-2008, 12:19 PM   #2
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Hi,

I currently have a 2004 Specialized Allez Comp with a complete Ultegra Group. I am looking to upgrade the frame to carbon. I would like to stay with specialized, but will consider everything. Also, I was quoted $150 for the labor of transfering my components. Does that sound right?

Any suggestions on hwat frame to purchase?


Thank you,

Nick Cach


what's your budget?
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Old 15-01.-2008, 12:43 PM   #3
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what's your budget?
I would like to keep it under $1000. Thats including the fact that my current frame can go for at least $300.
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I would like to keep it under $1000. Thats including the fact that my current frame can go for at least $300.


One that I'm looking at: Motobecane Immortal frameset.
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Old 16-01.-2008, 12:15 PM   #5
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....Any suggestions on hwat frame to purchase?...
http://www.pedalforce.com/online/
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http://www.pedalforce.com/online/

Pretty impressive, but their frame logo is rather tacky.
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Pretty impressive, but their frame logo is rather tacky.
I didn't even know they had a frame logo, I thought all their frames shipped jet black and under the radar. Is it that broken P-F icon on their homepage?

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I didn't even know they had a frame logo, I thought all their frames shipped jet black and under the radar. Is it that broken P-F icon on their homepage?

-Dave

This article from a British mag has photos-- http://bishenko.com/online/File/Pedalforce_cplus.pdf
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