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Felt S22 or PX Stealth

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    ray o
    Registered Users Posts: 706 ✭✭✭ray o


    I would do alot of research first. You want to make sure you get the bike that will or has the potential to give you the best fit.

    Start by reading this

    http://www.slowtwitch.com/Bike_Fit/Choosing_a_Tri_Bike_via_Stack_and_Reach/Stack_Reach_Primer_Chapter_One_95.html

    Don't listen to the bike shops regarding fit with the exception of maybe Base2Race and Cyclesuperstore - although neither of those two shops sell the Felt or PlanetX.

    Ask jackeyback about his old S22 and what he thought of it. He has since upgraded to a cracking P2 that I was lusting after.

    The Stack & Reach of both bikes are similar but I think the Felt may have more range in the base components to give a better fit.

    There are far more knowledgeable people on here that will have more advice. Listen to them before you part with your cash.

    See links below for the Stack and reach of both bikes

    http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2012/TT-TRI/TT-TRI-Series/S22.aspx

    http://www.slowtwitch.com/stackreach.html#Anchor-PLANETX


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    tunney
    Registered Users Posts: 12,583 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    Carbon is just another material. It is how it is used that is important.


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    Rawhead
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭Rawhead


    Thanks for all the help.
    Bought a B16 in the end.


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    ray o
    Registered Users Posts: 706 ✭✭✭ray o


    Rawhead wrote: »
    Thanks for all the help.
    Bought a B16 in the end.

    I have one myself, its a decent bike. The 2011 model had alot of room to get a good fit on the front end and I don't think the 2012 model was much different. I would recommend a fitting with Dom in Base2Race. He'll get you comfortable on the bike and if you leave it with him they will trim the excess of the bars as they are very long.


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    Rawhead
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭Rawhead


    ray o wrote: »
    I have one myself, its a decent bike. The 2011 model had alot of room to get a good fit on the front end and I don't think the 2012 model was much different. I would recommend a fitting with Dom in Base2Race. He'll get you comfortable on the bike and if you leave it with him they will trim the excess of the bars as they are very long.

    I've read that on a few forums. Can't wait to pick it up on Monday, it's the 2011 model and I think I got a good deal on it. No excuses now, I've all the gear, the sheriff will be expecting podium finishes from now on.


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