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Paul
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I am considering between two 2006 model bikes and would like your
guidance/experience. I checked for used ones around and haven't found any
yet.
The Orbrea is slightly more expensive than the Trek but the pricing
difference is not enough to be a decision maker in and of itself.
My goal here is to purchase something that will get me into triathlons
decently but I'm not looking to compete in high end racing. On the other
hand, I don't want to buy new and have to replace parts in 1 year either.
They both ride well although I believe the Trek has 3 front gears and the
Orbrea has two - that might mean something to be being a novice.
Your insights and guidance are much appreciated!
Option 1: Orbrea Vuelta:
Frame: Orbea Line w/ Carbon Seat Stays and Zeus AC Fork
# STI/Ergo: Shimano 105 9
# Brakes: Zeus Pro
# Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 9
# Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 9
# Cassette: Shimano 105 9 12-25
# Post: Kalloy Carbon
# Crank/BB: FSA Gossamer 50-34 w/ MegaExo BB
# Wheels: Shimano R-550
# Tires: Vittoria Zaffiro
# Bar: ITM Road Racing
# Stem: ITM Road Racing
# Saddle: Selle Italia Filante
# Shifter: Shinamo 105
Option 2: Teek 1500:
Frame Alpha SLR aluminum
Fork Bontrager carbon
Rims/Wheels Bontrager Select wheelset
Hubs See Rims/Wheels
Spokes See Rims/Wheels
Tires Bontrager Race Lite, 700 x 25c
Crankset Bontrager Race
Chainwheel 52/42/30
Front Derailleur Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra
Rear Cogs Shimano HG50, 9-speed: 12-25
Shifters Shimano 105 STI
Handlebars Bontrager Select, 31.8mm
Stem Bontrager Select, 17-degree
Brake Levers Shimano 105
Brakes Aluminum dual-pivot
Pedals Road w/clips & straps
Saddle Bontrager Race Lux
Seat Post Bontrager carbon
guidance/experience. I checked for used ones around and haven't found any
yet.
The Orbrea is slightly more expensive than the Trek but the pricing
difference is not enough to be a decision maker in and of itself.
My goal here is to purchase something that will get me into triathlons
decently but I'm not looking to compete in high end racing. On the other
hand, I don't want to buy new and have to replace parts in 1 year either.
They both ride well although I believe the Trek has 3 front gears and the
Orbrea has two - that might mean something to be being a novice.
Your insights and guidance are much appreciated!
Option 1: Orbrea Vuelta:
Frame: Orbea Line w/ Carbon Seat Stays and Zeus AC Fork
# STI/Ergo: Shimano 105 9
# Brakes: Zeus Pro
# Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 9
# Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 9
# Cassette: Shimano 105 9 12-25
# Post: Kalloy Carbon
# Crank/BB: FSA Gossamer 50-34 w/ MegaExo BB
# Wheels: Shimano R-550
# Tires: Vittoria Zaffiro
# Bar: ITM Road Racing
# Stem: ITM Road Racing
# Saddle: Selle Italia Filante
# Shifter: Shinamo 105
Option 2: Teek 1500:
Frame Alpha SLR aluminum
Fork Bontrager carbon
Rims/Wheels Bontrager Select wheelset
Hubs See Rims/Wheels
Spokes See Rims/Wheels
Tires Bontrager Race Lite, 700 x 25c
Crankset Bontrager Race
Chainwheel 52/42/30
Front Derailleur Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra
Rear Cogs Shimano HG50, 9-speed: 12-25
Shifters Shimano 105 STI
Handlebars Bontrager Select, 31.8mm
Stem Bontrager Select, 17-degree
Brake Levers Shimano 105
Brakes Aluminum dual-pivot
Pedals Road w/clips & straps
Saddle Bontrager Race Lux
Seat Post Bontrager carbon