Scott CR1 v Addict R3 / R4

Pross

I now have my funds to treat myself to a new bike. I will be looking at a couple of bikes but my front runner are the Scott CR1 and the Addict R3 / R4. Is there any major difference between these two bikes? Price-wise at Epic they appear similar with the Addict being a couple of hundred more expensive and weight-wise the Addict is around 100 grams lighter. Do you feel the Addict is worth the slightly higher price?

Others currently on my not-so-short list are the Orbea Onix, Viner Gladius, Willier Mortirolo and Giant Defy Advanced 3 although I'm sure I'll end up trying a few others (my LBS has some nice Ridley and Cube bikes too :-) )

redddraggon

I'd get the addict - it's has a replaceable mech hanger (unlike the CR1) and has racier geometry.

brownbosh

For me it depends on your use, experience and any injury /unusual body shaping you have. The addict is slightly harsh by comparison to the cr1, longer in the top tube for the same size model and a bit zippier but marginally less comfortable. As a sportive ride i would choose the CR1, as a race bike i would take the addict.

Pross

I'm returning after 12 years, previously raced regularly and hope to again once I'm fit enough but will probably be doing a few sportives first. Shape wise I'm 6' 1" but longer in the top than my legs. My current frame has a 60cm top tube with 140mm stem although being about 17 years older and far less fit than when I bought this bike I don't want anything quite as extreme as that! So the Addict looks like it will be the better option for me.

brownbosh

If you are used to a top tube like that then the addict is the way to go. Replace the 31.8(or .6)mm seat post with a good quality carbon 27.2 mm seat post shimmed out and you will be noticeably more comforrtable.

Monty Dog

There's only one on that list worthy of mention - the Viner. The Addict has a reputation for being on the firm side of harsh, so it wouldn't be my choice for long days in the saddle.

pianoman

From what I read both the Scotts were pretty racy - they came out very high in the lateral stiffness tests done in a French cycling journal not so long ago. But the Orbea was near the bottom of the pile, and a recent review of the Viner suggests that would be similar.

If you want a carbon sportive bike for enjoyment, the Orbea and Viner would be right up your street.

If you want all-out speed, pick one of the Scotts. At least that's what the article suggests.

Pross

Thanks all great advice as usual. I'm going to try them all. Moving from a steel frame and fork so it will be a big change whichever way I go. Giant TCR and Madone 4.5 also on my list so should be a decent mix of full race and more relaxed geometries.

Pross

In the end I opted for the CR1 (Comp) as I just would have felt guilty spending the extra on the Addict and loved the CR1 when I tested it. It's on order for delivery in December.

Incidently Viner have stopped producing the Gladius.

One thing I forgot to ask was if the new 2010 CR1 frame has the replaceable mech hanger now? Seems a strange thing to not provide it - does anyone know?

dunmowpeddler

I bought a 2009 CR1 Pro in April and now that I have sorted out some niggly vibrations which turned out to be PDI issues all is fine. I love the way this bike handles through fast corners and descents. I've fitted a Selle gel flite saddle, Michelin Pro 3 Race tyres (Scott bright yellow to lift the black & white paint job!) which greatly improve the comfort. I have to say that I don't find this bike unduly harsh in spite of the reputation, but I do like a fair bit of feedback off the road. On most surfaces it glides along and I do not get lower back niggles like I did on my old Orbea. The standard wheels freewheel nicely and my mates tell me that I'm climbing much faster these days. I can't speak for the 2010 version, which seems to have gone all sportive, but would be interested to learn of first hand impressions.

Chip \'oyler

Don't know exactly what your budget is but what about the Viner Volata? It can be built made to measure, so you could get it to fit your perfectly.