Thread to tell everyone what bargains you've spotted!

rolf_f

Jezzery wrote:

So if my supersix 54 felt too big and I had 10cm of seatpost showing. My leg inseam is 31'' and height is 5ft 9 then I should get the 54 (medium) in CR1. Just need to clarify this before making any more mistakes. I think I have a longer torso and arm lengths are normal (if there are such things.) thanks for any advice BTW this is doing my nut in.

You are the same height as Asprilla but with a longer torso. Torso length fits to the top tube so I'd say it would be strange for you on that basis to have a smaller frame the Asprilla - if anything bigger would be more appropriate but I think you'd need to get specific about your measurements to get any further.

tazmon

Jezzery wrote:

So if my supersix 54 felt too big and I had 10cm of seatpost showing. My leg inseam is 31'' and height is 5ft 9 then I should get the 54 (medium) in CR1. Just need to clarify this before making any more mistakes. I think I have a longer torso and arm lengths are normal (if there are such things.) thanks for any advice BTW this is doing my nut in.

I'm 5'8 with 29.5" inside leg and ride a 54cm CR1. I certainly don't feel too stretched out and wouldn't go for anything smaller. I've had the bike for a year and would highly recommend.

Cheers
Rory

jonny_trousers

YIMan wrote:

Posted by someone elsewhere on the board, so not spotted by me - wish these had been available a month ago!

http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/frames-c6/road-frames-c112/scott-cr1-sl-hmx-road-frame-set-2012-p194662

Holy crap, that's insane if the discount is honest. I've just ruled out an Enigma Esprit with Athena for £2.4K and am all set to try an Athena Wilier GT for the same price. I reckon I could get a Chorus specked one of these built with some decent wheels for not much over £2K. I know nothing about Scotts, but will get on and do some research sharpish!

Lefthook

I pulled the trigger on the CR1 as well. Was dithering over getting a bike on the cycle to work scheme, but decided this bargin and savings on parts would be cheaper to buy and pay off myself rather than being locked into the scheme for 4 years!

I went for a small, 5ft 7 and a 29 inseam (tailoring, not bike measurement). So hopefully the right choice.

Was hoping to fit with rival groupset, but unless I can find for stupid money, might have to settle for the easier option of compatibility of shimano 105 with the included BB.

If anyone spots any good bargins on groupsets and other build essentials please share. Best I have found so far is Fudge Cycles for Rival and Ribble or Merlin for 105. Really need to get the build in as cheap as possible before the other half kills me! Luckily getting some wheels temporarily from mates, so bit of a saving there.

Looks like half the forum will be on Scotts this year. Hopefully Westbrook have the stock to fulfil the orders! Keep checking my account to see if status of the order has been updated

tetm

Does anyone know anything about fitting Campag to a BB91 frame? A quick Google gives me nada, short of BB91 is Shimano...

Lefthook

http://www.bikyle.com/bottom_brackets.htm

See about 4th item down

Seems you can get an adapter for bb86 to campag. BB86 pressfit is the SRAM equivilant of Shimano BB91. So the frame will accept a GPX BB86 pressfit BB and then use this adapter. Not sure if you can get straight adapter from the included BB from Shimano to campag. But you should be able to buy a new SRAM style BB86 and the adapter.

*All this is based on very limited knowledge and wisdom and all facts should be checked before purchases are made

avababy24

Couldnt resist at that price. Spoke with them today and there's 200 frames coming into stock Friday and half are sold already via the net. I'm 5'11" and gone for a Medium.

jonny_trousers

Ha! Looks like a Scott CR1 builders thread might be needed. Anyone spotted any useful reviews to help me make up my mind? I found a few for the 2010 model, but nothing later. I'm also slightly confused as to what the frame is for: comfort or speed.

daniel_b

Talk me out of or into this guys.

I love my Felt, and am refurbing it pretty much top to bottom, but I have always thought the 56 is a tad too big for me, as I have long legs (34" inside leg) and a comparitively short torso - I am 5ft 10 overall.

I will have spare wheels available, spare seatpost, and saddle come to that, and if I wanted to bung standard bars on I have those as well.

I believe the F70 is more of a race fit, and the Cr1 is more of a comfort orientated bike - the only thing I'm n ot sure about is the colour scheme, it's a little grey eh?
I suppose with some carefully chosen bar tape and saddle etc it can be spiced up.

If I were to go for it, I am thinking of a 54 - what do you reckon?

EDIT: I think this is it
And my Felt: http://www.kemmett.com.au/F70/F70_spec.html


Cheers

Dan

Headhuunter

Oh god... I'm having doubts over the frame size now... I ordered a 61cm, I'm about 6ft 2/3ish as Westbrook 1st recommended but looking on the net and at Scott sizing charts I think I should change it to a 58cm... Phoned Westbrook and they said that I should try out a Scott at a dealer and let them know if I want to change... Might have to head down to Evans or something at lunchtime...

gabriel959

Has anyone tried to order their frame using Flubit? You can probably get an extra £40 or £50 off.

gabriel959

Spec for anyone interested

Scott CR1 SL
Shimano 105
Eddy Merckx AMX5 Carbon Finishing Kit
Eddy Merckx Carbon seatpost
PEdals
Wheels

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£1300 or thereabouts

you might be able to do it for £1100 or so with Flubit.

asprilla

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

I'm also slightly confused as to what the frame is for: comfort or speed.

Somewhere in between.

jonny_trousers

Asprilla wrote:

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

I'm also slightly confused as to what the frame is for: comfort or speed.

Somewhere in between.

Nice! I was all set for saying, I'm just not feeling it when you put that beauty up!

spasypaddy

thats lovely, just think the 3t finishing kit with the white accents would look incredible on there. especially with those wheels!

Headhuunter

gabriel959 wrote:

Spec for anyone interested

Scott CR1 SL
Shimano 105
Eddy Merckx AMX5 Carbon Finishing Kit
Eddy Merckx Carbon seatpost
PEdals
Wheels

---

£1300 or thereabouts

you might be able to do it for £1100 or so with Flubit.

I don't understand... What's this? How do you get the whole thing for £1300 (or £1100)

daniel_b

So would it be fair to say, and by looking at the frame dimensions, that it is not a 'Sportive' bike as such, as the geometry seems very similar to my Felt.

My concern if I buy a 54 is that I may end up having my seat WAY above the bars - they are already a fair way up on the 56.
The 56 appears to have pretty much identical geometry to my Felt - unless I am missing the obvious?

Although reading this BR review http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-scott-cr1-team-12-45967

It seems to suggest that the bike has a taller front end - which could equal out the increase in saddle height - anyone have any opinions on my dilemma?

veronese68

Asprilla wrote:

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

I'm also slightly confused as to what the frame is for: comfort or speed.

Somewhere in between.

Yellow valve caps, how could you?

Koncordski

Has anyone asked them how they got 200 frames at presumably less than £300 each? I want one but the too god to be true flag is waving?

gabriel959

Headhuunter wrote:

gabriel959 wrote:

Spec for anyone interested

Scott CR1 SL
Shimano 105
Eddy Merckx AMX5 Carbon Finishing Kit
Eddy Merckx Carbon seatpost
PEdals
Wheels

---

£1300 or thereabouts

you might be able to do it for £1100 or so with Flubit.

I don't understand... What's this? How do you get the whole thing for £1300 (or £1100)

It is like a quick spec in case anyone wanted to know how much a full build will cost:

Scott CR1 SL - £499 from Westbrook
Shimano 105 - £399 from Merlin
Eddy Merckx AMX5 Carbon Finishing Kit - £120 from Planet X
Eddy Merckx Carbon seatpost - £35 from Planet X
PEdals - £45?
Wheels - £200?

Total £1300 - if you do deals through Flubit though I bet you will be able to get it cheaper.

rolf_f

Koncordski wrote:

Has anyone asked them how they got 200 frames at presumably less than £300 each? I want one but the too god to be true flag is waving?

This isn't Ebay. No major retailer is going to start flogging hundreds of fake frames.

jonny_trousers

Koncordski wrote:

Has anyone asked them how they got 200 frames at presumably less than £300 each? I want one but the too god to be true flag is waving?

Nope, but they are a reputable shop. My brother has dealt with them without any problems in the past.

Don't get one though, I don't want them to run out before I decide whether I'm brave enough to bite the bullet (it's just whether they are truly Campag compatible that I need to look into).

rolf_f

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

Koncordski wrote:

Has anyone asked them how they got 200 frames at presumably less than £300 each? I want one but the too god to be true flag is waving?

Nope, but they are a reputable shop. My brother has dealt with them without any problems in the past.

Don't get one though, I don't want them to run out before I decide whether I'm brave enough to bite the bullet (it's just whether they are truly Campag compatible that I need to look into).

Does this help?

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40044&t=12879561&p=17881127&hilit=campagnolo+%26+cr1#p17881127

asprilla

Veronese68 wrote:

Asprilla wrote:

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

I'm also slightly confused as to what the frame is for: comfort or speed.

Somewhere in between.

Yellow valve caps, how could you?

I know, I'm a monster.

I soon ditched them anyway after ITB pointed out the weight penalty of rotating them.

Koncordski

Rolf F wrote:

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

Koncordski wrote:

Has anyone asked them how they got 200 frames at presumably less than £300 each? I want one but the too god to be true flag is waving?

Nope, but they are a reputable shop. My brother has dealt with them without any problems in the past.

Don't get one though, I don't want them to run out before I decide whether I'm brave enough to bite the bullet (it's just whether they are truly Campag compatible that I need to look into).

Does this help?

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40044&t=12879561&p=17881127&hilit=campagnolo+%26+cr1#p17881127

Yes, i just bought one. :oops:

In my defence i had a set of Mavic's with no bike to put them on so it kind of helps me out. The girlfriend is going to bloody kill me this time. :twisted:

sketchley

Are you all going to to get matching kit to go with the matching bikes?

Would it be wrong to get one and put the old hybrid kit I have on it?

Origamist

Headhuunter wrote:

Oh god... I'm having doubts over the frame size now... I ordered a 61cm, I'm about 6ft 2/3ish as Westbrook 1st recommended but looking on the net and at Scott sizing charts I think I should change it to a 58cm... Phoned Westbrook and they said that I should try out a Scott at a dealer and let them know if I want to change... Might have to head down to Evans or something at lunchtime...

HH, I'm 6' 2" and was unsure of whether to get the 56 or 58. I would not go for the 61! After some serious dithering, I'm going to go for the 58 with no spacers (or perhaps 5mms worth depending on the bars).105 is my plan, Mavic wheels, Deda finishing kit. Budget £1400

I'm hoping the frame box will fit under the spare double bed as my plan is to hide it with a kingsize duvet over the top...

Glad to hear it comes with a BB, thanks Meanredspider.

daniel_b

Daniel B wrote:

Talk me out of or into this guys.

I love my Felt, and am refurbing it pretty much top to bottom, but I have always thought the 56 is a tad too big for me, as I have long legs (34" inside leg) and a comparitively short torso - I am 5ft 10 overall.

I will have spare wheels available, spare seatpost, and saddle come to that, and if I wanted to bung standard bars on I have those as well.

I believe the F70 is more of a race fit, and the Cr1 is more of a comfort orientated bike - the only thing I'm n ot sure about is the colour scheme, it's a little grey eh?
I suppose with some carefully chosen bar tape and saddle etc it can be spiced up.

If I were to go for it, I am thinking of a 54 - what do you reckon?

EDIT: I think this is it
And my Felt: http://www.kemmett.com.au/F70/F70_spec.html


Cheers

Dan

So I rang Westbrook, who were very helpful, and given my dimensions he has suggested a 56.
When I said I felt a bit stretched out on my 56 Felt he said a 54 might be the safer choice.

Given that it has the taller head tube I am now starting to wonder if it might be ok with the 56 :?

Koncordski

Sketchley wrote:

Are you all going to to get matching kit to go with the matching bikes?

Would it be wrong to get one and put the old hybrid kit I have on it?

At this rate we're putting together an SCR-BR team, I draw the line at matching bibshorts.

veronese68

Sketchley wrote:

Are you all going to to get matching kit to go with the matching bikes?

Would it be wrong to get one and put the old hybrid kit I have on it?

Yes. If you put the flat bars on it I'll buy you a drink just so I can see ITB's reaction. Hell, I'll even help you do it if the chain fits.

Oh, and for everybody else I got my 105 groupset from Ribble for £375 for the Kinesis, don't know what deals they have at the moment.