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"Helmut Neumann" wrote in
et: After checking out the spec sheet this looks like a nice package. The new riser helps with the tiller affect that the old design has. The reduction in weight compared to the steel versions should help it climb better. Nice set of wheels. As I said a nice package. RANS has done a good job of adressing the original V2 shortcommings with this model. Still, for three grand, there are other bikes I would consider first. But if you have your heart set on a LWB ... Helmut "stratrider" wrote in message ... This looks like a very nice bike! What's the word on the street about this bike? Jim Reilly Reading, PA If I wasn't sold on trikes, that's the bike I'd have. |
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In article , "Helmut says...
After checking out the spec sheet this looks like a nice package. The new riser helps with the tiller affect that the old design has. The reduction in weight compared to the steel versions should help it climb better. Nice set of wheels. As I said a nice package. RANS has done a good job of adressing the original V2 shortcommings with this model. Still, for three grand, there are other bikes I would consider first. But if you have your heart set on a LWB ... My wife and I both ride custom V2s from Power On Cycling, that are very similar to the Formula. They all have about the same level of components, with a mix of Ultegra level Shimano and SRAM, and the same Velocity Thracian wheelsets. The only difference is that the Formula has an aluminum frame and the carbon seat - and costs $1200 more than our bikes! That seemed like a bit too much to pay for the aluminum frame to me. As for the ride, the custom V2s are amazingly faster than my Vision VR-42, and feel much more stable at speed. They also accelerate very well, as I was able to demonstrate over the weekend when I pulled away from a friend on a Trek 5200. Not sure about the weight, as I haven't weighed mine yet. But the upgrades to the components and wheels are a fair amount of the weigth savings of the Formula over the standard V2. I will say that my Vision is a more comfortable ride. Much more comfortable in fact. Part of that is the suspension, but I find the Vision seat preferable too. After 160 miles this weekend I was wishing for the best of both bikes. I have mixed feelings about the new handlebar setup on the V2s. It does have less tiller than the old riser (mine is new, my wife's is a 2001), and is easier to handle at low speed. But the bar doesn't extend very far back, and if I put my seat back as far as I like I can't even reach the handlebar! (And I special ordered mine with the bigger bars and larger riser.) So I have one of the old risers on order from RANS and I'll see if that improves things. So yes, I imagine the Formula is a great ride, since it must be even better than my custom V2. Not sure about the $3000 price though. Steve Christensen Midland, MI |
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In article , "Helmut says...
After checking out the spec sheet this looks like a nice package. The new riser helps with the tiller affect that the old design has. The reduction in weight compared to the steel versions should help it climb better. Nice set of wheels. As I said a nice package. RANS has done a good job of adressing the original V2 shortcommings with this model. Still, for three grand, there are other bikes I would consider first. But if you have your heart set on a LWB ... My wife and I both ride custom V2s from Power On Cycling, that are very similar to the Formula. They all have about the same level of components, with a mix of Ultegra level Shimano and SRAM, and the same Velocity Thracian wheelsets. The only difference is that the Formula has an aluminum frame and the carbon seat - and costs $1200 more than our bikes! That seemed like a bit too much to pay for the aluminum frame to me. As for the ride, the custom V2s are amazingly faster than my Vision VR-42, and feel much more stable at speed. They also accelerate very well, as I was able to demonstrate over the weekend when I pulled away from a friend on a Trek 5200. Not sure about the weight, as I haven't weighed mine yet. But the upgrades to the components and wheels are a fair amount of the weigth savings of the Formula over the standard V2. I will say that my Vision is a more comfortable ride. Much more comfortable in fact. Part of that is the suspension, but I find the Vision seat preferable too. After 160 miles this weekend I was wishing for the best of both bikes. I have mixed feelings about the new handlebar setup on the V2s. It does have less tiller than the old riser (mine is new, my wife's is a 2001), and is easier to handle at low speed. But the bar doesn't extend very far back, and if I put my seat back as far as I like I can't even reach the handlebar! (And I special ordered mine with the bigger bars and larger riser.) So I have one of the old risers on order from RANS and I'll see if that improves things. So yes, I imagine the Formula is a great ride, since it must be even better than my custom V2. Not sure about the $3000 price though. Steve Christensen Midland, MI |
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(mike) wrote in message . com...
(stratrider) wrote in message m... This looks like a very nice bike! What's the word on the street about this bike? Jim Reilly Reading, PA yes i just saw it too, i like the lower seat , looks like it could really move out . .. anxiously awaiting a terst rider. I have one that is paid for and on order. I think the arrival date is sometime in August. I'll give a full report once I recieve the bike and get some miles on it. Marci |
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Now that's the credit card-wielding Marci that we all know and love.
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Now that's the credit card-wielding Marci that we all know and love.
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luvabluzer wrote:
Steve, You got a custom V2 with similar components except for the aluminum frame for $1800? That's what I paid for my stock V2 back in 2001. -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
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