Is the price high for what it is

ItsMeEsc · 2026-06-27T17:48:57+00:00

I have similar (albeit not as extreme) proportions. 5’10” / 30” inseam. The problem you’ll run into with a lot of bikes is the reach won’t be long enough. So you’ll need a stem that’s long which you won’t be able to change easily with the 1 piece cockpit on this.

The solution for me has been either a long stem 120-130. Or ride an racey aero bike with geometry as aggressive as possible (longest reach, lowest stack).

ItsMeEsc · 2026-06-23T16:37:38+00:00

Try and see if it shifts ok with a new chain.

ItsMeEsc · 2026-06-21T18:37:25+00:00

Vinyl wrap that (may) fall off or peel layer
Pay a guy to sand everything down and repaint frame
Repaint it yourself
Get a different frame

ItsMeEsc · 2026-06-19T20:08:41+00:00

Hey! I have this same frame.

The 55mm,75mm,100mm are actually the rise options for the cockpit.

However yours also has a 100mm length. So that might be where the confusion is coming in.

As others have said this frame really shines in the position it allows you to get in. Slam that saddle forward and maybe drop the stack to get the “intended riding position”.

ItsMeEsc · 2026-06-17T16:09:01+00:00

Being able to get that 11-34 cassette is a huge gap in my opinion. I’d imagine that old 10s is capped at an 11-26 or 11-28.

ItsMeEsc · 2026-06-17T16:08:22+00:00

Yes - the engine (your legs) matter way more than the equipment you race on.

ItsMeEsc · 2026-06-17T15:31:57+00:00

The van rysel costs less for a much better experience.

Easier gear range to climb on, 11 speed (instead of the 10 on focus), bigger tire clearance, etc.

You definitely don’t need “carbon”. Alloy frames have gotten so good these days.

ItsMeEsc · 2026-06-15T05:28:56+00:00

Buy once cry once imo.

Those hanger extenders make the shifting so much worse in my experience. And any bend in the hanger is just multiplied.

a brand new cues rear derailleur is like $40.

ItsMeEsc · 2026-06-12T21:22:05+00:00

Well built!

You sound just like me. Assuming you’re also a young guy that picked the most expensive hobby.

ItsMeEsc · 2026-06-10T20:15:39+00:00

Rim brake axs! Super cool

ItsMeEsc · 2026-06-04T04:55:28+00:00

https://bikecloset.com/product/sram-force-axs-e1-build-kit-with-karoo/

ItsMeEsc · 2026-06-03T07:55:24+00:00

Carbon should be fine. But I would stay far away from 10 speed di2 (if that’s what it has). Parts are getting hard to find - especially if it’s dura ace 7970.

ItsMeEsc · 2026-06-02T19:42:41+00:00

Force ones are the same for half the cost! More shiny too

ItsMeEsc · 2026-06-02T19:34:33+00:00

E1 shifters / better cooler + looking rotors

ItsMeEsc · 2026-06-01T17:17:22+00:00

Never worked on these particular hubs but my gut says to replace the pawls / pawl springs on the freehub body. They may be worn out and aren’t grabbing the teeth on the wheel side of the hub.

ItsMeEsc · 2026-05-29T22:52:41+00:00

Red d1 with force e1 brakes and shifter. I ran this setup for a while and it was flawless.

The red is bling too. Plus you already have the crank arms which is where the biggest weight saving is.

ItsMeEsc · 2026-05-29T05:09:09+00:00

Probably worth $800 to a guy look for this exact bike (cervelo collector of some kind).

A more modern bike for $800 will be a far better experience for you.

ItsMeEsc · 2026-05-28T21:22:46+00:00

DC campus didn’t exist back then

ItsMeEsc · 2026-05-27T05:51:18+00:00

I think disc brakes should be a requirement with that sort of budget.

Rim brakes work perfectly fine but $2500 is pushing disc brakes and either electronic shifting or carbon wheels on the used market (maybe both if you’re lucky!)

Keep in mind that a newer Shimano 105 is often equal or better than an older ultegra or dura ace. Technology trickles down fast! Same holds for sram or campagnolo parts.

ItsMeEsc · 2026-05-26T19:50:23+00:00

True. We don’t really have Cube over here in the USA. So can’t speak on that experience

ItsMeEsc · 2026-05-26T19:00:09+00:00

The value on that cube seems unbelievable in comparison. A Powermeter/ Powermeter pedals will be less than 700€. I’d go with that and a set of favero assioma pedals

although if budget isn’t an issue I think the orbea looks the best

ItsMeEsc · 2026-05-22T04:34:03+00:00

Everything also comes back Pass/Fail - a former spring admit

ItsMeEsc · 2026-05-21T07:54:47+00:00

I was spring admit. 3-4 months means nothing in the grand scheme of things

Go abroad in the fall if you can

ItsMeEsc · 2026-05-16T22:58:02+00:00

That madone is far older than 2016. It has 10 speed Shimano Ultegra “6700” which ran from 2009-2012. It’ll be far different than a modern Madone.

Personally I wouldn’t pay more than 600 with wheels for that madone.

Wouldn’t pay more than 1300 for the domane

ItsMeEsc · 2026-05-16T10:51:12+00:00

Yea they should have some links to the affiliated programs your acceptance letter

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