Felt V85 vs. Trek CrossRip 2 vs. Specialized Diverge Elite DSW
samjb923
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I need some help deciding here!
It's between the Felt V85, the Trek CrossRip 2, and the Specialized Diverge Elite DSW.
Some differences I notice:
The Felt has 105 components, while the Trek and Specialized both have the newer Tiagra components.
Felt is about $150 more than the other two.
The Trek has HY/RD mechanically actuated hydraulic brakes, while the others have TRP Spyre C dual-piston mechanical discs.
Ride feel: They all feel very similar to me and I am having a tough time deciding!
This will be my only bike and I'll use it for a 4-mile commute to work as well as for fun rides through the park and on gravel/dirt paths. No racing or mountain biking. Not touring on it either.
I need a bike with geometry that is more leaning toward comfort than aggressive, and these three bikes seem pretty similar as far as geometry goes but I would also value any input you all might have here.
Links:
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bike ... 6000-2017/
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/men/b ... dsw/119017
http://www.feltbicycles.com/Global/2016 ... e/v85.aspx
It's between the Felt V85, the Trek CrossRip 2, and the Specialized Diverge Elite DSW.
Some differences I notice:
The Felt has 105 components, while the Trek and Specialized both have the newer Tiagra components.
Felt is about $150 more than the other two.
The Trek has HY/RD mechanically actuated hydraulic brakes, while the others have TRP Spyre C dual-piston mechanical discs.
Ride feel: They all feel very similar to me and I am having a tough time deciding!
This will be my only bike and I'll use it for a 4-mile commute to work as well as for fun rides through the park and on gravel/dirt paths. No racing or mountain biking. Not touring on it either.
I need a bike with geometry that is more leaning toward comfort than aggressive, and these three bikes seem pretty similar as far as geometry goes but I would also value any input you all might have here.
Links:
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bike ... 6000-2017/
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/men/b ... dsw/119017
http://www.feltbicycles.com/Global/2016 ... e/v85.aspx
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I'd go with the Felt because $150 for the upgraded components is good value and Felts are generally great value and good looking bikes anyway.0
