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Just about to purchase a Cervelo R2 from them.They come highly rated seller wise, was just wondering if there's anywhere cheaper?

http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;search=cervelo+r2;menu=1000%2C173%2C157;product=101681

TIA.


 
Posted : 27/07/2015 7:56 am
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Is that the one with cervelo's own bottom headset "standard"?


 
Posted : 27/07/2015 8:07 am
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Pass?


 
Posted : 27/07/2015 8:09 am
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Wow...

Was looking at the R2 too. According to the exchange rate today, it makes it £1,490.29 !! Saving £500 for new wheels.

No postage cost, but is there any import costs etc?


 
Posted : 27/07/2015 8:36 am
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No import costs on items in the EU as far as I'm aware.


 
Posted : 27/07/2015 9:17 am
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89 euros postage costs. That's all. Just that comment about the head tube that's concerned me now.


 
Posted : 27/07/2015 10:36 am
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We do not sell bikes without consultation. Please contact us!

Will they post abroad? what does the consultation require?


 
Posted : 27/07/2015 10:47 am
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should ship overseas.

I think they want to be sure that it's the right bike (or frame) before shipping at their expense and then having to take a used bike back (at their expense), unnecessarily. I guess they want to be sure they're selling the right type and size etc. first, which is fair enough.

Use them all the time, but never for bikes/frames.


 
Posted : 27/07/2015 10:52 am
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Possible they might not ship some frames/bikes to UK due to distributor restrictions?


 
Posted : 27/07/2015 11:04 am
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They definitely won't ship Spesh stuff outside of Germany.
It'll say on the page if there is such a restriction.


 
Posted : 27/07/2015 11:12 am
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Cervélo in-house testings revealed advantages with a tapered front end but the commonly accepted 1-1/8" to 1 1/2" standard was actually too rigid. Cervélo ultimately settled on a 'sweet spot' of 1 3/8", using a new lower headset standard.


 
Posted : 27/07/2015 11:58 am
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Cervélo ultimately settled on a 'sweet spot' of 1 3/8", using a new lower headset standard.

As also used by specialized amongst others and available from cane-creek, wheels mfg etc. Id not worry about it.


 
Posted : 27/07/2015 12:11 pm

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