Looking at getting a Kestrel Evoke SL on clearance through bikesdirect.com. I understand that Kestrel has been bought by Fuji or the parent company of Fuji so I might be left in the lurch if a warranty issue comes up (plus warranty through BD is an unknown for me at this point).
Anywho...the bike retailed for $3350, being sold for $1695. Full rival, Equipe wheelset, profile/kestrel cockpit. Pretty solid kit. This bike is only a few bucks more expensive than what I was going to build via ebay (hasa knockoff style carbon...RBR folks seem to dig 'em) with rival and neuvations.
I like the fact that I'd be getting a "namebrand" for the same money and I might have some support through BD. Aside from your distaste for buying a ride from BD or other similar internet outlets...any reason I should avoid a Kestrel?
Also have a question regarding size. I'm torn between the 52 and 54. My wife and I used Competitive Cyclist's fit thing and it says I should be on a 55 ETT, which the 54 is. Most other sizing guides agree. I'm 5'9" with a 32" cycling inseam. I've seen a few folks on here tell people about my size to get a bike with a 53 ETT, which the 52 (53.5) would be. Help?
Anywho...the bike retailed for $3350, being sold for $1695. Full rival, Equipe wheelset, profile/kestrel cockpit. Pretty solid kit. This bike is only a few bucks more expensive than what I was going to build via ebay (hasa knockoff style carbon...RBR folks seem to dig 'em) with rival and neuvations.
I like the fact that I'd be getting a "namebrand" for the same money and I might have some support through BD. Aside from your distaste for buying a ride from BD or other similar internet outlets...any reason I should avoid a Kestrel?
Also have a question regarding size. I'm torn between the 52 and 54. My wife and I used Competitive Cyclist's fit thing and it says I should be on a 55 ETT, which the 54 is. Most other sizing guides agree. I'm 5'9" with a 32" cycling inseam. I've seen a few folks on here tell people about my size to get a bike with a 53 ETT, which the 52 (53.5) would be. Help?