Team vs Strada

"Ben Fox" skrev...
The Corsa has the FSA carbon crank ,the Team has Dura-ace,I give that to the
Corsa.

Whats the advantage of FSA? Think I checked them out once and they were
heavier than the Dura-ace.

Mikael

Ben, I respect your opinion. Perhaps we're both splitting hairs and
describing our personal choices on the components. For instance, I like the
VolaeTeam's riser and handlebars. Personal choice. What I said at the
beginning of my post sums up my view:

I own a Volae Team and twice test-rode a Corsa and Aero. I did not see
much difference.
--
Bob Siegel in Gainesville FL

"Ben Fox" wrote in message
...
Robert,
Normally I agree with most of what you say,but here goes; The difference
between the Volae Team and the Corsa, Both have carbon seats and forks,
The
Volae has Dura-ace components, the Corsa has Ultegra, The Corsa has the
Terracycle tilt ,the best made IMO,I would give the nod on wheels to the
Team ,but not by much.
The Corsa has the FSA carbon crank ,the Team has Dura-ace,I give that to
the
Corsa.
The brakes would go to the team since the front brake on the Corsa is
crap,which I've already changed to shimano.
The handlebars on the Team are kind of strange looking IMO.
Now since you were comparing buying from a dealer and paying sales tax or
buying from mail order and paying shipping, ,I bought my corsa from a LBS
and paid $2150. Rolf wanted $2995.for the Team. Is the Team worth almost
$850. more than a Corsa?
I say no.
Ben Fox

Ben, I respect your opinion. Perhaps we're both splitting hairs and
describing our personal choices on the components. For instance, I like the
VolaeTeam's riser and handlebars. Personal choice. What I said at the
beginning of my post sums up my view:

I own a Volae Team and twice test-rode a Corsa and Aero. I did not see
much difference.
--
Bob Siegel in Gainesville FL

"Ben Fox" wrote in message
...
Robert,
Normally I agree with most of what you say,but here goes; The difference
between the Volae Team and the Corsa, Both have carbon seats and forks,
The
Volae has Dura-ace components, the Corsa has Ultegra, The Corsa has the
Terracycle tilt ,the best made IMO,I would give the nod on wheels to the
Team ,but not by much.
The Corsa has the FSA carbon crank ,the Team has Dura-ace,I give that to
the
Corsa.
The brakes would go to the team since the front brake on the Corsa is
crap,which I've already changed to shimano.
The handlebars on the Team are kind of strange looking IMO.
Now since you were comparing buying from a dealer and paying sales tax or
buying from mail order and paying shipping, ,I bought my corsa from a LBS
and paid $2150. Rolf wanted $2995.for the Team. Is the Team worth almost
$850. more than a Corsa?
I say no.
Ben Fox

Not sure what the triple dura-ace weight is but the double is about 600
grams and the FSA triple is 660 grams.
I guess it comes down to personal preference ,but the FSA definately costs
more than the Dura-ace so I would say it is a higher spec component .
Ben fox
"Mikael Seierup" wrote in message
...

"Ben Fox" skrev...
The Corsa has the FSA carbon crank ,the Team has Dura-ace,I give that to
the
Corsa.

Whats the advantage of FSA? Think I checked them out once and they were
heavier than the Dura-ace.

Mikael

Not sure what the triple dura-ace weight is but the double is about 600
grams and the FSA triple is 660 grams.
I guess it comes down to personal preference ,but the FSA definately costs
more than the Dura-ace so I would say it is a higher spec component .
Ben fox
"Mikael Seierup" wrote in message
...

"Ben Fox" skrev...
The Corsa has the FSA carbon crank ,the Team has Dura-ace,I give that to
the
Corsa.

Whats the advantage of FSA? Think I checked them out once and they were
heavier than the Dura-ace.

Mikael

I suspect Rolf Garthus does, also. He told me he is looking at FSA. Watch
the evolution of Volae ... it has the potential to be a major success, IMHO.

--
Bob Siegel in Gainesville FL
"Ben Fox" wrote in message
...
Not sure what the triple dura-ace weight is but the double is about 600
grams and the FSA triple is 660 grams.
I guess it comes down to personal preference ,but the FSA definately costs
more than the Dura-ace so I would say it is a higher spec component .
Ben fox
"Mikael Seierup" wrote in message
...

"Ben Fox" skrev...
The Corsa has the FSA carbon crank ,the Team has Dura-ace,I give that
to
the
Corsa.

Whats the advantage of FSA? Think I checked them out once and they were
heavier than the Dura-ace.

Mikael

I suspect Rolf Garthus does, also. He told me he is looking at FSA. Watch
the evolution of Volae ... it has the potential to be a major success, IMHO.

--
Bob Siegel in Gainesville FL
"Ben Fox" wrote in message
...
Not sure what the triple dura-ace weight is but the double is about 600
grams and the FSA triple is 660 grams.
I guess it comes down to personal preference ,but the FSA definately costs
more than the Dura-ace so I would say it is a higher spec component .
Ben fox
"Mikael Seierup" wrote in message
...

"Ben Fox" skrev...
The Corsa has the FSA carbon crank ,the Team has Dura-ace,I give that
to
the
Corsa.

Whats the advantage of FSA? Think I checked them out once and they were
heavier than the Dura-ace.

Mikael

Robert,
Since I own a Corsa and you a Team,I thought I would give my thoughts on the
two bikes. I agree they are very much alike ,after all Rolf came up with his
idea after he started selling the Bacchettas.
I would have bought a team or the next one down ,can't think of the name
right now,if he had them in stock and would have come down a little in
price.
I'll bet ,given two riders of equal ability,one on your bike and the other
on mine,there would be no difference in speed.the only difference would be
that my bike cost a lot less than yours and the yellow is awful" purty".
Ben fox
"Robert Siegel" wrote in message
...
Ben, I respect your opinion. Perhaps we're both splitting hairs and
describing our personal choices on the components. For instance, I like
the
VolaeTeam's riser and handlebars. Personal choice. What I said at the
beginning of my post sums up my view:

I own a Volae Team and twice test-rode a Corsa and Aero. I did not
see
much difference.
--
Bob Siegel in Gainesville FL

"Ben Fox" wrote in message
...
Robert,
Normally I agree with most of what you say,but here goes; The difference
between the Volae Team and the Corsa, Both have carbon seats and forks,
The
Volae has Dura-ace components, the Corsa has Ultegra, The Corsa has the
Terracycle tilt ,the best made IMO,I would give the nod on wheels to the
Team ,but not by much.
The Corsa has the FSA carbon crank ,the Team has Dura-ace,I give that to
the
Corsa.
The brakes would go to the team since the front brake on the Corsa is
crap,which I've already changed to shimano.
The handlebars on the Team are kind of strange looking IMO.
Now since you were comparing buying from a dealer and paying sales tax
or
buying from mail order and paying shipping, ,I bought my corsa from a
LBS
and paid $2150. Rolf wanted $2995.for the Team. Is the Team worth almost
$850. more than a Corsa?
I say no.
Ben Fox

Robert,
Since I own a Corsa and you a Team,I thought I would give my thoughts on the
two bikes. I agree they are very much alike ,after all Rolf came up with his
idea after he started selling the Bacchettas.
I would have bought a team or the next one down ,can't think of the name
right now,if he had them in stock and would have come down a little in
price.
I'll bet ,given two riders of equal ability,one on your bike and the other
on mine,there would be no difference in speed.the only difference would be
that my bike cost a lot less than yours and the yellow is awful" purty".
Ben fox
"Robert Siegel" wrote in message
...
Ben, I respect your opinion. Perhaps we're both splitting hairs and
describing our personal choices on the components. For instance, I like
the
VolaeTeam's riser and handlebars. Personal choice. What I said at the
beginning of my post sums up my view:

I own a Volae Team and twice test-rode a Corsa and Aero. I did not
see
much difference.
--
Bob Siegel in Gainesville FL

"Ben Fox" wrote in message
...
Robert,
Normally I agree with most of what you say,but here goes; The difference
between the Volae Team and the Corsa, Both have carbon seats and forks,
The
Volae has Dura-ace components, the Corsa has Ultegra, The Corsa has the
Terracycle tilt ,the best made IMO,I would give the nod on wheels to the
Team ,but not by much.
The Corsa has the FSA carbon crank ,the Team has Dura-ace,I give that to
the
Corsa.
The brakes would go to the team since the front brake on the Corsa is
crap,which I've already changed to shimano.
The handlebars on the Team are kind of strange looking IMO.
Now since you were comparing buying from a dealer and paying sales tax
or
buying from mail order and paying shipping, ,I bought my corsa from a
LBS
and paid $2150. Rolf wanted $2995.for the Team. Is the Team worth almost
$850. more than a Corsa?
I say no.
Ben Fox

I always associated the Volae club to go head to head with the Corsa,
and Team to go against the Aero. I like the looks of the Club,
especially that Brass color over them all.

Ben Fox wrote:
Robert,
Since I own a Corsa and you a Team,I thought I would give my thoughts on the
two bikes. I agree they are very much alike ,after all Rolf came up with his
idea after he started selling the Bacchettas.
I would have bought a team or the next one down ,can't think of the name
right now,if he had them in stock and would have come down a little in
price.
I'll bet ,given two riders of equal ability,one on your bike and the other
on mine,there would be no difference in speed.the only difference would be
that my bike cost a lot less than yours and the yellow is awful" purty".
Ben fox
"Robert Siegel" wrote in message
...

Ben, I respect your opinion. Perhaps we're both splitting hairs and
describing our personal choices on the components. For instance, I like

the

VolaeTeam's riser and handlebars. Personal choice. What I said at the
beginning of my post sums up my view:


I own a Volae Team and twice test-rode a Corsa and Aero. I did not

see

much difference.

--
Bob Siegel in Gainesville FL

"Ben Fox" wrote in message
...

Robert,
Normally I agree with most of what you say,but here goes; The difference
between the Volae Team and the Corsa, Both have carbon seats and forks,

The

Volae has Dura-ace components, the Corsa has Ultegra, The Corsa has the
Terracycle tilt ,the best made IMO,I would give the nod on wheels to the
Team ,but not by much.
The Corsa has the FSA carbon crank ,the Team has Dura-ace,I give that to

the

Corsa.
The brakes would go to the team since the front brake on the Corsa is
crap,which I've already changed to shimano.
The handlebars on the Team are kind of strange looking IMO.
Now since you were comparing buying from a dealer and paying sales tax

or

buying from mail order and paying shipping, ,I bought my corsa from a

LBS

and paid $2150. Rolf wanted $2995.for the Team. Is the Team worth almost
$850. more than a Corsa?
I say no.
Ben Fox