Scott Cr1 Vs Kestrel Talon

[Gurrie]

I am considering these two bikes for Triathlon (IM and half IM) races.

Can anyone provide any pros and cons on these two and why I should go one
over the other?

Thanks,

Craig

 

[Etxy]

I have only heard good things about the Scott Cr1. I know that it is very light, and looks pretty snazzy to boot. Not having actually ridden one, I can only go on what I've heard people say. And all that I've heard has been very positive.

The Kestrel I haven't heard so much about. At this sort of price level, neither of the bikes you're considering are going to be rubbish... it's just a matter of choosing which is more comfortable, etc.

With all that said, the best thing to do is ride both. Whichever one you like better is probably worth buying (taking price and so forth into account).

Sorry to not be of much use.

 

[B.T.]

I am considering these two bikes for Triathlon (IM and half IM) races.

Can anyone provide any pros and cons on these two and why I should go one
over the other?

Thanks,

Craig

Here's a review of the Scott CR1, it's insanely light!!

http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/default.asp?pg=fullstory&id=2460

 

[hippy]

"Gurrie" <[email protected]> wrote
> I am considering these two bikes for Triathlon (IM and half IM) races.

Is such a light bike (Scott) a good idea for time trial
style racing? How many IM courses have major
climbs? I think you'd get more time savings from a
stiffer, more aero bike than a super lightweight.
I don't know anything about the Kestrel, although
aren't they already a popular tri bike?

hippy

 

[Peter]

Well scott are good bikes so i recommend that you buy that one, but
the kestrel i have never heard of so do some further research before
you decide to buy it.

 

[Peter]

Yer buy the scott its good