Carrera Virtuoso vs Carrear Limited Edition TDF

LaurenceGough
LaurenceGough Posts: 218
edited June 2010 in Road buying advice
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite 2010
Mongoose Tyax Elite 2007
Carrera Limited Edition TDF

Full suspension - King of the forest!

If anyone rides in Sulham Wood give me a shout :).

Comments

  • rapid_uphill
    rapid_uphill Posts: 841
    Limited edition obviously.
  • I was looking at the different alloy frame treatments also.


    I've just got back from looking at both bikes in the store, they are pretty much the exact same just with different frames and saddles.

    Probably go for the Limited Edition :). Thanks.
    Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite 2010
    Mongoose Tyax Elite 2007
    Carrera Limited Edition TDF

    Full suspension - King of the forest!

    If anyone rides in Sulham Wood give me a shout :).
  • copper585
    copper585 Posts: 141
    Limited edition obviously.

    think poss taking the mick.....


    personally i was never impressed with the carrera bikes seemed a bit cheap and nasty.was looking at them for my lad who wanted first racing bike and didnt want to spend a fortune however was not impressed at all.i spent the extra and got him a giant defy 4 as below

    http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDeta ... ctID=21475

    its however down to your preference and your budget
  • rake
    rake Posts: 3,204
    ive run a carrera for 5 years now demoted to winter bike, its solid and durable. no complaints at all for the money. the spec isnt much different from the giant either. for the money they are good. the virtuoso has a lighter grade alloy than the tdf so possibly lighter.the 36 spoke wheels will be strong as well. on the flat theres not a massive difference from my carbon bike.
  • Oceanblue
    Oceanblue Posts: 158
    Thinking of buying a virtuoso for a winter bike... seems to be liked by most reviews I've read!