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 2010-04-27 2:30 PM |
Regular 88  spokane |  Subject: need help deciding on a bikeOk all three bikes fit great I just would like some personal opinions on the actual bike. 1. 2010 Quintana roo tequilo 1600.00$ - 1900.00$ 2. 2009 Felt B16 1900.00$ 3. 2008/2009 Kuota K-factor 1800.00$ I am an entry level cyclist/triathlete. I love biking and plan to use it even if I stop doing triathlons. thanks for the help |
| 2010-04-27 3:24 PM in reply to: #2820456 |
Master 2855   Kailua, Hawaii | Subject: RE: need help deciding on a bike did you ride all 3 of them ? |
| 2010-04-27 3:26 PM in reply to: #2820456 |
Veteran 329 | Subject: RE: need help deciding on a bike I am in a fairly similar position as you. I am new to cycling and just bought a bike this past weekend. My personal goals are to do a HIM in 2011 and a full IM in 2012. |
| 2010-04-27 3:40 PM in reply to: #2820456 |
| Subject: RE: need help deciding on a bike If they do all fit you well, and they all ride the same to you...get the one that you like the best. Meaning the one you would be the proudest to rock...and the one that makes you want to ride more, ride farther, and ride faster. |
| 2010-04-27 5:02 PM in reply to: #2820636 |
| Regular 88 spokane | Subject: RE: need help deciding on a bike I did ride all three and I like all three of them. I read some reviews and each rate about the same. they all fit the same IMO. |
| 2010-04-27 5:16 PM in reply to: #2820908 |
Master 1366 PNW | Subject: RE: need help deciding on a bike EricMPeterson - 2010-04-27 3:02 PM I did ride all three and I like all three of them. I read some reviews and each rate about the same. they all fit the same IMO. Then pick the one that comes in the color you like the best! |
| 2010-04-27 5:23 PM in reply to: #2820456 |
| Member 104 Oregon | Subject: RE: need help deciding on a bike I have always been a fan of Felt. You usually get more bike for your bike plus they are pretty good looking too. The b16 is a very very nice bike. ForTheLoveOfOregon |
| 2010-04-27 5:54 PM in reply to: #2820456 |
| Subject: RE: need help deciding on a bike I've got a couple Felt tri bikes. I'd buy another one in a minute if I were in the market for one. |
| 2010-04-27 6:02 PM in reply to: #2820456 |
Extreme Veteran 547 Canyon Hills (Lake Elsinore), CA | Subject: RE: need help deciding on a bike Depends. Is the Tequilo 1600.00 or 1900.00? If 1600.00 then I'd go with it and put my money towards a new seat and fitting. If those things are already in the budget then I'd still get the Tequilo and put my money toward new wheels (used). Edited by Tim_H 2010-04-27 6:03 PM |
| 2010-04-27 7:17 PM in reply to: #2820456 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: need help deciding on a bike I ride a Kuota K Factor & have some 15K miles on it and have had multiple bike fits. and Felts are to long for me. I could make a Felt work but I would be on far end of fit and not ideal to have bike handle how it was designed. I find it strange that both fit you well as they are quite opposite type of bike geometry. K Factor is shorter and higher head tube and Felt is longer and lower head tube. Often for folks one would fit and other one would not fit. Did you get a bike fit? I'm getting at is are you sure they all three fit? What size are all three bikes? Have you looked at Slow Twitch's stack and reach articles on bikes. It will be enlightening for you. |
| 2010-04-27 7:27 PM in reply to: #2821182 |
Extreme Veteran 547 Canyon Hills (Lake Elsinore), CA | Subject: RE: need help deciding on a bike KathyG - 2010-04-27 5:17 PM I ride a Kuota K Factor & have some 15K miles on it and have had multiple bike fits. and Felts are to long for me. I could make a Felt work but I would be on far end of fit and not ideal to have bike handle how it was designed. I find it strange that both fit you well as they are quite opposite type of bike geometry. K Factor is shorter and higher head tube and Felt is longer and lower head tube. Often for folks one would fit and other one would not fit. Did you get a bike fit? I'm getting at is are you sure they all three fit? What size are all three bikes? Have you looked at Slow Twitch's stack and reach articles on bikes. It will be enlightening for you. Just wanted to say this is great advise/comments. |
| 2010-04-27 8:41 PM in reply to: #2820456 |
Member 127 Orlando | Subject: RE: need help deciding on a bike I bought a Felt B16 about 2 months ago. I plan to a HIM at the end of this year and IM next year. I think its a great bike. I am comfortable on it and proud to be seen on it. If the B16 fits you well then you should really think about pulling the trigger on it. |
| 2010-04-28 5:42 PM in reply to: #2821182 |
| Regular 88 spokane | Subject: RE: need help deciding on a bike The Felt was a size 56 and the Kuota was a 57 I believe or a 58. So I don't know if that made a huge different but all three felt good but I am also going from a road bike converted to a semi tri outfit. I guess for me is, I am waiting to find that amazing deal and will jump at what ever has the best price. I look online and see them come and go for about 1600 and up. I just don't now about the quality I guess. The QR has ultegra while the Felt has 105, so Im not sure if that should be my deciding factor. All three have pros and cons to me. But I just wanted some personal review. |
| 2010-04-28 5:48 PM in reply to: #2820456 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: need help deciding on a bike Look here and you will see they are not similar geometry. A great deal on a bike isn't very good if bike doesn't fit well. |
| 2010-04-28 6:07 PM in reply to: #2820456 |
Extreme Veteran 463 Houston/Richmond area | Subject: RE: need help deciding on a bike I'm not an expert but, I would get the fastest one.  |
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