Kuota or Spesh ?

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Went to the LBS today to try and make my mind up on one of these...

2011 Specialized Tarmac Comp



2011 Kuota Kebel 105



Different wheels and cranksets, but very similar specs.


Heart says Kebel, head says Spesh. I would be happy with either.


Which would you get (and why) ?





Please don't say that I should get a Cube or Canyon or XYZ. I have to buy from my LBS for various reasons and these are the two that stand out at this price bracket.

Cheers,
Daniel.

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itsnotarace said:

2 grand and you only get 105? Which one did you prefer on a test ride?

Thanks to the weak pound...

I like both. They are very similar. Main difference is compact crankset on the Kuota and 53/39 on the tarmac... not sure I am fit enough for a man's bike :-p

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I have asked the LBS to get me some details on the Kuota Kebel specs.

Think I am going to go for SRAM Force gruppo and Mavic Aksiums (for now).
Watch this space.





My Boardman Team Ltd Ed is going great guns on that well known auction site

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hoyin said:

I got the Kebel - had it for 3-4 years ... I ride it everyday to work and race on it as well.

It has been brilliant - not a single problem at all. Had a couple of spills and it has stood up very well.

Definitely gets my vote.

That's what I wanted to hear... thank you :-)

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Gooby said:

Which bike shop are you going to (also a bournemouth resident), looks like primera...

Yeah, Primera in Charminster.

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Gooby said:

Have you purchased from Primera before?

Why ?