Alaska Mike |
04-22-2019 03:30 PM |
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Originally Posted by sparky33
(Post 2530813)
Same...
I passed on a 55 SL a couple years ago and then picked up an RSL that happened my way. It complements my mellow CR nicely and completes my skinny tire needs.
Now a Compact SL 55... the seller thinks it's a 2008. A unicorn that I totally don't need.
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I was looking at CRs in addition to Compacts, although the more endurance-oriented geometry (mostly head tube) was less appealing to me. I've heard that otherwise they are similar to Compacts, and I've not found my Compacts to be "mellow". Planted, confident, and assured while not being hyper-aggressive, but not mellow. I chose a 43 degree rake on the Compact's ENVE fork instead of the 45 Moots suggested, which may make it slightly more responsive, but in all respects I just think it's the most balanced (versatile) road bike I've ever ridden. My travel Moots is coming with (I believe) a 45mm ENVE fork, so I may get a fairly valid A/B comparison. I seriously doubt I'll notice a difference, because my wife tells me all of the time that I'm insensitive.
Yeah, I'm having to go out and shovel snow (freak spring storms) to keep off of eBay and away from that Compact SL. I'd go for a ride, but that wet snow at near-freezing ambient temperatures will kill my back. When I can't ride, I buy. The off-season is dangerous for me...
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