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Scott Cr1 Vs Kestrel Talon
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 |
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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. |
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"Peter" wrote in message om... 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. Kestrel has been around building quality carbon frames for many years. The Scott CR1 is an awesome frame, but may cross the line into the "stupid light" category. I've seen it. I have a friend who is riding one now. He loves it. But I wonder how well it's going to hold up. The tubes are absolutely whisper thin and word is they can easily be destroyed by mistake in a shop stand. I'm not sure I'd want to entrust my welfare to a frame that's quite so fragile. Do plenty of homework. Bob C. |
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"JayofMontreal" wrote in message ... And where do you think Kestrel frames are made???? Wake up -- most stuff is made in China and Taiwain. Watsonville California up until recently. They may still be made there, I just don't know for certain. "Alex Rodriguez" wrote in message ... In article , says... "Peter" wrote in message .com... 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. Kestrel has been around building quality carbon frames for many years. The Scott CR1 is an awesome frame, but may cross the line into the "stupid light" category. I've seen it. I have a friend who is riding one now. He loves it. But I wonder how well it's going to hold up. The tubes are absolutely whisper thin and word is they can easily be destroyed by mistake in a shop stand. I'm not sure I'd want to entrust my welfare to a frame that's quite so fragile. Many frames nowadays are super thin and a ham fisted wrench could crush them. That is why most shops will not clamp on a frame tube. They clamp on the seat post. I would buy from Kestrel because they have a long track record and make their own frames. Some how I think Scott is a "ship the design specs off to China to see who can make it the cheapest" company ----------------- Alex --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 11/3/2004 |
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"JayofMontreal" wrote in message ... And where do you think Kestrel frames are made???? Wake up -- most stuff is made in China and Taiwain. Watsonville California up until recently. They may still be made there, I just don't know for certain. "Alex Rodriguez" wrote in message ... In article , says... "Peter" wrote in message .com... 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. Kestrel has been around building quality carbon frames for many years. The Scott CR1 is an awesome frame, but may cross the line into the "stupid light" category. I've seen it. I have a friend who is riding one now. He loves it. But I wonder how well it's going to hold up. The tubes are absolutely whisper thin and word is they can easily be destroyed by mistake in a shop stand. I'm not sure I'd want to entrust my welfare to a frame that's quite so fragile. Many frames nowadays are super thin and a ham fisted wrench could crush them. That is why most shops will not clamp on a frame tube. They clamp on the seat post. I would buy from Kestrel because they have a long track record and make their own frames. Some how I think Scott is a "ship the design specs off to China to see who can make it the cheapest" company ----------------- Alex --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 11/3/2004 |
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And where do you think Kestrel frames are made????
Wake up -- most stuff is made in China and Taiwain. "Alex Rodriguez" wrote in message ... In article , says... "Peter" wrote in message .com... 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. Kestrel has been around building quality carbon frames for many years. The Scott CR1 is an awesome frame, but may cross the line into the "stupid light" category. I've seen it. I have a friend who is riding one now. He loves it. But I wonder how well it's going to hold up. The tubes are absolutely whisper thin and word is they can easily be destroyed by mistake in a shop stand. I'm not sure I'd want to entrust my welfare to a frame that's quite so fragile. Many frames nowadays are super thin and a ham fisted wrench could crush them. That is why most shops will not clamp on a frame tube. They clamp on the seat post. I would buy from Kestrel because they have a long track record and make their own frames. Some how I think Scott is a "ship the design specs off to China to see who can make it the cheapest" company ----------------- Alex --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 11/3/2004 |
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"Peter" wrote in message om... 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. Kestrel has been around building quality carbon frames for many years. The Scott CR1 is an awesome frame, but may cross the line into the "stupid light" category. I've seen it. I have a friend who is riding one now. He loves it. But I wonder how well it's going to hold up. The tubes are absolutely whisper thin and word is they can easily be destroyed by mistake in a shop stand. I'm not sure I'd want to entrust my welfare to a frame that's quite so fragile. Do plenty of homework. Bob C. |
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