Trying to decide on which bike to go for, I currently ride a Scott Speedster 50, which helped me get my feet wet in the world of cycling and now ready to go all in (still a Scott loyalist). I'm 26M, have a FTP of 220, and live in Chicago. So, it’s a relatively flat area with little to no climbs, if any. And I’m also training for a 70.3 and will do smaller triathlons here and there, but cycling is my bread and butter (I can't swim). So, I caught both of these on sale for $4K after taxes/fees. And I’m trying to decide on which to get. The Van Rysel is not an aero bike but has a power meter. So, it seems to be more bang for my buck. But man, oh man, does the Foil look mint. I have some specs down below, but I would love to hear others’ thoughts. Cheers
Scott Foil RC 20
- Frame:Â FOIL RC Disc HMX carbon (aero race geometry, F01 Airfoil tech)
- Drivetrain:Â Shimano 105 Di2, 2×12-speed electronic, 52/36 crankset, 11-34T cassette
- Brakes:Â Shimano BR-R7170 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors front and rearÂ
- Power Meter:Â None included
- Wheels: Syncros Capital 1.0 Aero, 60mm deep, 24 spokes front/rear (aluminum, hooked)
- Tires:Â Schwalbe PRO ONE Aero, tubeless-ready, 700x28cÂ
- Weight:Â ~8.16 kg (~18 lbs)Â
Van Rysel RCR
- Frame:Â RCR full carbon (high-modulus), 830g frame weight (size M, painted)
- Drivetrain:Â Shimano 105 Di2 R7170, 2×12-speed electronic, 52/36 crankset, 11-34T cassetteÂ
- Brakes:Â Shimano 105 BR-R7170 hydraulic disc, 160mm front / 140mm rearÂ
- Power Meter: Yes — XCADEY single-sided power meter included on the crankset
- Wheels: Swiss Side Hadron² Classic 500 (470mm deep), 1,600g per pair
- Tires:Â Continental GP 5000 S TR, tubeless-ready, 700x28cÂ
- Weight:Â ~8 kg / 17.6 lbsÂ
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