Eyeing this bike on a deal right now and would love some users opinions if it, especially if anyone owns this setup??
Going for 4399 CAD and includes:
Force AXS Wireless 1 X 12 Groupset
Carbon Zipp 303s Wheels
Zipp Service Course SL Cockpit
The other option is the FELT BREED ADVANCED GRX 820 for 3499 CAD and includes:
Reynolds Carbon Wheels
GRX 820 2 X 12 Speed Groupset
48-31t Chainring For Road And Gravel Versatility
Is the extra 1k worth it for AXS 1x setup + ZIPP 303s wheels?
by Impossible-Major-969
6 Comments
What type of riding are you doing, it’s also somewhat a 1x vs 2x decision. I personally think either mechanical 1x or electronic 2x. Even though the 820 is a great group set I just won’t go back to mechanical 2x. Electronic 1x doesn’t hurt anything, and those might be the version with upgraded brakes (not positive, someone else may know better)
Don’t know enough on the wheels to comment
I would say the AXS + ZIPPs would be worth the extra 1k
It’s not like you need electronic gearing. Two by front is also what was run by most of the folks at gravel worlds.
If you are planning on using on the road too, maybe that’s a good option.
The service course cockpit sounds nice. Electronic is nice to have. Depends on your budget.
I have this exact bike in 1x. It’s great, did unbound 100 on it. I have only felt 1x was the wrong decision once, but that was solved the next time by changing the chain ring
I have the FORCE ordered.I’ve read that the seat post is annoying to setup and people have issues with it slipping, but hopefully that’s not common.
I wish this brand was more easily researchable. There aren’t many reviews on it.
Hopefully the geometry isn’t too hard on my back, but my endurance road bike is supposed to be lower stack
That sweet sweet Bici deal 👀