looking for component suggestions

[westwoodbob]

I am looking at purchasing a Silvio. I have a budget of about 1200 for wheels and components. I do a lot of club rides 30-50 miles and look to do a double century this summer. We have a lot of hills here in WA. Looking for suggestions.

 

[Jeremy S]

It looks like the

It looks like the Cruzbike doesn't offer component bundles anymore? I'm not seeing any options to order component packs on the Silvio and Vendetta pages.

 

[mzweili]

interresting deal

westwoodbob, look at this:
http://cruzbike.com/silvio-2.1-sale

 

[Charles.Plager]

Hi Bob,
If it were me, I'd

Hi Bob,

If it were me, I'd put a triple with 74 BCD for the inner ring (can go down to 24T) - see this thread about that.

Otherwise, I think it's mostly what you can get at that price and get the components you usually would for a road bike.

Good luck (and let us know what you do)!

Cheers,
Charles

 

[ratz]

Flexibility

If 1200 has to cover the wheels and the components; I'd strongly suggest the Cruzbike wheels; they are a complete steel at the price. That will leave you with over 800 to work with for the rest. If by components you mean just the GroupSet then I would get the SRAM product line so that you can mix and match parts from RED, Force, Rival, Apex and S-series. That way you can pick your spots. If on the other hand you mean components to be all things; groupset, computer, bottles, bages, tires, tubes, and fancy bits; then I'd seriously go look at the Groupsets from Microshift. Their groupsets are likely to cost $300 or less and leave you money for the rest of your build

 

[noahvale]

Cruzbike wheels and

Cruzbike wheels and Sram Rival group can be done for about what you are budgeting. I got my Force group from Berman's Bicycle in NH. He sells on ebay, but is also a real brick and mortar shop. Great prices with cheap shipping and full warranty. Call them at 603-852-2852
http://stores.ebay.com/Bermans-Bicycle

 

[ReklinedRider]

My 2 centavos

For lots of hills, a way around a triple is a compact double with a SRAM Rival or Apex 11-32 cassette and the Wi-Fli derailleur.
Decent deals on various websites for groupsets--as Noah mentioned above, also GloryCycles.com, Art's Cyclery, etc.
Good luck!

Kline