Cruzbike Vendetta
SRAM Force brifters, front and rear derailleurs, brakes
SRAM crankarms (175mm)
53/39 10-speed
Boyd Vitesse 700c wheels with 23c Schwalbe One tires
Garmin 500 (with charger and manuals)
Cruzbike Sling Pack
Mirror
Two Cruzbike bottle cages with standoffs (not pictured) included
Pictured pedals not included--although if Crankbrothers Candy 3 pedals are your thing, can include a pair of red ones.
(Trainer not included--just using to hold up bike for pictures)
2nd owner
~760 miles
Has the long chainstays installed.
The first thing I noticed about the Vendetta was how much more easily it handled compared to the S30. An absolute delight. The front-end feels much lighter. I thought the higher pedal height might be disconcerting, but it feels completely natural. Speed, as expected, was amazing. In riding the loop around my neighborhood, I'd glance down and see 19; a little later I'd glance down and see 22. (Those are uncharacteristic speeds for this engine.) Unfortunately, when I got a "warm" day and was able to get it out in my normal riding environment, I found the quality of our roads yielded a ride not quite as comfortable as I prefer. I got a lot of road noise/feel telegraphing up through the seat. Definitely like the speed and the handling, but it was just a little less comfortable than I prefer.
If you've never had a really nice component set (I hadn't), you're in for a treat. You just really feel at one with the bike, and the shifting is so nice and precise. If you've never had an upgraded wheelset (I hadn't), you'll feel spoiled. Those Boyd wheels feel like they'll roll forever.
$2199. Prefer local sale, but will ship with buyer covering shipping expenses. (Can also deliver within reasonable distance.)
SRAM Force brifters, front and rear derailleurs, brakes
SRAM crankarms (175mm)
53/39 10-speed
Boyd Vitesse 700c wheels with 23c Schwalbe One tires
Garmin 500 (with charger and manuals)
Cruzbike Sling Pack
Mirror
Two Cruzbike bottle cages with standoffs (not pictured) included
Pictured pedals not included--although if Crankbrothers Candy 3 pedals are your thing, can include a pair of red ones.
(Trainer not included--just using to hold up bike for pictures)
2nd owner
~760 miles
Has the long chainstays installed.
The first thing I noticed about the Vendetta was how much more easily it handled compared to the S30. An absolute delight. The front-end feels much lighter. I thought the higher pedal height might be disconcerting, but it feels completely natural. Speed, as expected, was amazing. In riding the loop around my neighborhood, I'd glance down and see 19; a little later I'd glance down and see 22. (Those are uncharacteristic speeds for this engine.) Unfortunately, when I got a "warm" day and was able to get it out in my normal riding environment, I found the quality of our roads yielded a ride not quite as comfortable as I prefer. I got a lot of road noise/feel telegraphing up through the seat. Definitely like the speed and the handling, but it was just a little less comfortable than I prefer.
If you've never had a really nice component set (I hadn't), you're in for a treat. You just really feel at one with the bike, and the shifting is so nice and precise. If you've never had an upgraded wheelset (I hadn't), you'll feel spoiled. Those Boyd wheels feel like they'll roll forever.
$2199. Prefer local sale, but will ship with buyer covering shipping expenses. (Can also deliver within reasonable distance.)
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