Colnago ace or Scott cr1? Thoughts

marcevo1
marcevo1 Posts: 7
edited August 2012 in Road buying advice
Looking at a 2013 cr1 cheap... But last years colnago ace are currently going for a similar price.

Both 105 - ridden the 2012 cr1 and very comfortable ride.

Can't get a demo on the colnago though - rode an arte 2.0 and wasn't too impressed but obviously not full carbon.

Not going to be racing and only 30 miles stuff really

Thoughts please

Comments

  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    So you rode the Scott and liked it and rode the Colnago and didn't .... hmmmmm, tough choice :-)

    Seriosuly man - get the Scott!!! 8)
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    Can't believe you didn't like the Arte! Once dialled in fit wise colnago bikes are the best handling things out there. Regret selling mine.
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  • Mickyg88
    Mickyg88 Posts: 289
    I got a CR1 lastautumn in the sales, I only tried thr Scott on a test ride, bought it there and then, fabulous bike.... Get it.
  • marcevo1
    marcevo1 Posts: 7
    I was gutted to be honest that the scott rode much better (bearing in mind the last proper bike I had was a 753 Harry hall over 20 years ago!)

    As stated I can't find a colnago ace demo (rode arte but obviously going to be a fair but different)

    Cr1 seems to tick the right boxes (especially with the new comp going back to 105 / syncros kit)

    Anyone rode a cr1 and an ace? Both seem to (on paper) be very similar
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    marcevo1 wrote:
    I was gutted to be honest that the scott rode much better

    THE END - why is this thread even on here???
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • marcevo1
    marcevo1 Posts: 7
    smidsy wrote:
    marcevo1 wrote:
    I was gutted to be honest that the scott rode much better

    THE END - why is this thread even on here???

    Err because some people actually read...? I've ridden the arte but not the ace!

    Good to see biking fraternity hasn't changed much over the last 25 or so..... Plenty of know it alls ;)
  • galatzo
    galatzo Posts: 1,295
    smidsy wrote:
    marcevo1 wrote:
    I was gutted to be honest that the scott rode much better

    THE END - why is this thread even on here???

    Because the dood wants the Colnago to be as good as the Scott, he knows it's not but still wants it, its a Colnago, its a Colnago he keeps saying to himself.
    We've all posted threads when we know the answer but just want the forum collective to tell us what we want to here.
    25th August 2013 12hrs 37mins 52.3 seconds 238km 5500mtrs FYRM Never again.
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    marcevo1 wrote:
    smidsy wrote:
    marcevo1 wrote:
    I was gutted to be honest that the scott rode much better

    THE END - why is this thread even on here???

    Err because some people actually read...? I've ridden the arte but not the ace!

    Good to see biking fraternity hasn't changed much over the last 25 or so..... Plenty of know it alls ;)

    That is the problem - ride man not read.

    As for the know it all bit ...I know what I want and like and that is all that matters. Besides if you do not want people to know anything why ask the questions?

    You come on here and within 2 weeks and only your 3rd post you decide that someone is a know it all - buy the colnago it will suit you.

    When you ask a sensible question that requires a definitive answer and not one that is purely reliant on opinion then you may get proper answers.
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • marcevo1
    marcevo1 Posts: 7
    Sensible question on a road bike buying Section?

    What side of bed did you get out if this morning? Do you always make people feel so welcome with their first few posts?

    Whist adding nothing to the debate you have successfully proved something to me. Cheers. If you have nothing to add why O why bother?

    Thread closed - next forum please
  • marcevo1
    marcevo1 Posts: 7
    Not that smidy will be at all interested....

    Deal done on a 2012 colnago ace 105 via wiggle £1200 - couldn't resist at that price (50% off)

    Used a pizza express 10% off voucher - best value pizza this month for definate!
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    marcevo1 wrote:
    Not that smidy will be at all interested....

    Deal done on a 2012 colnago ace 105 via wiggle £1200 - couldn't resist at that price (50% off)

    Used a pizza express 10% off voucher - best value pizza this month for definate!

    On the contrary - I am very interested to know why someone would buy a bike they have never ridden but is similar to one they have and did not like, over one they had ridden and did like - BUT STILL DID NOT BUY IT!!!

    Should have got the Scott and put Colnago stickers on it if the name was all that mattered to you.

    I have added you to my ignore list.
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • marcevo1
    marcevo1 Posts: 7
    Shame I'm now on an ignore list.

    Anyhow I managed a test ride and it rode very similar to the Scott but £200 cheaper and 105 instead of tiagra

    Also tried a caad 8 to see how fantastic they were. It wasn't.

    So there we go hope my experience helps.
  • benkxk
    benkxk Posts: 151
    People only got wound up and you said you loved the Scott but you rode a Colnago and hated it but wanted someone else to tell you to get the Colnago. We can't change your mind, everyone likes different things.

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