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Shimano 105/Tiagra/FSA, 27 speed Road 2008 Motobecane Century Comp $1095.95 (List $2295) INSTOCK Ships Signature Req'd for your protection Full Carbon Frame, FSA Aluminum Cranks Shimano Wheels Ritchey Bar, Stem, FSA Carbon Post Save up to 60% Off List Prices Buy Factory Direct from Bikesdirect Compare to $3,000 Trek or Specialized |
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This
bike comes 90%
assembled. If you don't feel confident working on your bike, we suggest
you take it to a local bike shop for final assembly
& safety checks. How much Assembly? CLICK
HERE for sample assembly instructions and videos CLICK HERE for a special price on the full Video DVD/CD and Folding
Mini ToolKit |
PLUSH
RIDING and SWEET HANDLING
MONOCOQUE HIGH MODULUS CARBON FIBER FRAMESET! +
THESE ARE INSTOCK
Why is this Price So Low?
1) Factory Direct
Prices
First
of all, Bikesdirect.com is the largest internet authorized retailer of
bicycles
and buys in enormous quantities to sell direct to cyclists at
considerable discounts - near to wholesale prices of comparable bikes
sold in shops near you.
2) Limited Supply Special Sale
Motobecane
is
making a big push into carbon fiber and believes that riders should see
the value and quality for themselves. Instead of spending mega-bucks on
flashy ads,
Motobecane is cutting the price on this small shipment of bikes. They
are allowing us to offer these for only $1095.
What is the Warranty? Is
Bikesdirect an authorized Motobecane dealer?
Yes,
Bikesdirect.com
is a fully authorized Motobecane USA dealer and an official national
warranty
claims/service center. You get the Full Lifetime Motobecane USA
Warranty coverage for
all new Motobecane USA bicycles purchased from us. Feel free to verify
this by contacting www.motobecane.com (info@motobecane.com).
List is $2295.
The
$1095 price is below
comparable
dealer cost of most any
other comparably equipped full carbon bicycles. (see comparison below)
Is This a Complete
Bike?
YES
- Just add a rider with helmet, shoes and clothing.
A 50cm
bike is 19.5 lbs (nominal
weight per mfg).
Professionally equipped
with 2008 FSA Aluminum cranks, Shimano 27 speed
Derailleurs, Shifters AND Aluminum
Brakes. Ride in total control with a raceable Ritchey Comp Bar, Stem, FSA Carbon
Seatpost, puncture resistant Kenda Kontender tires
and Shimano Wheelset too!
How Good is the
Frame?
This Century Carbon frame
is based on technology used in Motobecane's BEST Carbon Fiber frame. This 2.8 lb (mfg stated), Monocoque High Modulus Carbon Fiber Frame and Carbon Fiber fork is based on the Immortal carbon frame tested by professional magazine editors to rave
reviews. To name just a few: Roadie International and Bicycling
Magazine tested this frame for several MONTHS and all the editors raved
about it! FULL LIFETIME MOTOBECANE USA WARRANTY
What Does The Century Comp Compare To:
The
Specialized Roubaix Comp sells for $2200 in stores:
1) + Century Comp
has HIGH
MODULUS CARBON Fiber
MONOCOQUE FRAME made in Taiwan (Taiwan
is regarded as the BEST for carbon bicycle technology)
The Specialized
frame is made in China.)
2) + Century Comp
has FREE
super-light Clipless Pedals! (List $80)
(The Specialized bike comes with low dollar
plastic pedals) (List $10)
3) + Century Comp has Ritchey Bar
/ Stem /
FSA Carbon Seatpost, High Pressure Kenda Kontender road tires
(Specialized
comes with lower level housebrand items)
4) + Century Comp has Black Anodized Aluminum
Dual-Pull Brake Calipers
(Specialized comes with
Shimano 105)
| Frame | 2.8 Pound Monocoque High Modulus Carbon Fiber Semi-Compact frame with replaceable derailleur hanger, 2x H2O bosses |
Fork | AeroCarbon SL High Modulus Monocoque Carbon Fiber with Carbon Crown+Aluminum Steerer 1.125 inch |
| Headset | FSA Orbit IS Integrated Sealed Bearing Threadless 1.125 inch |
| Derailleurs RR/FR | Shimano 105 5600 rear / Shimano Tiagra 9 Speed (27 spd total) front |
| Shifters/Levers | Shimano Tiagra 9 Speed STI (27 speed total) |
| Brakes | Black Anodized Tektro Aluminum calipers |
Hubs | Shimano WH-R500 Sealed Bearing Black Anodized |
Rims | Shimano WH-R500 with CNC sides, Black Spokes |
| Crank/BottomBracket | FSA Vero Aluminum Triple 50/39/30T with Sealed Bearing Bottom Bracket |
| Cassette/Chain | Shimano HG 9 Speed 11-25T, Z9000 9 spd Chain |
Saddle | Road Racing (Turbo style) |
Seatpost | FSA Carbon Fiber FR270, 27.2mm |
Stem | Ritchey Comp Aluminum 1.125 inch steerer, 26.0 clamp |
| Handlebars | Ritchey Comp SingleButted 6061 Aluminum Ergo Bar |
| Pedals | +FREE Superlight Clipless Pedals with Cleats included FOR EARLY PREORDERS |
| Tires | Kenda Kontender 700x23c, Presta valve tubes |
| Color | CarbonBlack+RedDecal (as shown above) |
| Sizes | 50, 53, 55, 58
and 61cm Click Here for Geometry Chart (Bike Metrics) (Center of BB to Top of SEAT TUBE / Seatpost Clamp/collar - just like Trek and Fuji) |
| This
bike comes approx 90% assembled - We suggest you
take it to your local bike shop for final assembly & safety
checks | |
