BeOne Storm 1.0 or 2.0 ?????

Sebzy

chainreactioncycles.com seems to have a great deal on the BeOne Storm's now and I'm getting back on the saddle for 2009 and just had one question.

If you guys/glas had to choose which one ???


BeOne Storm 2.0 2008
Features:
• Frame: 6061 T6 Alloy
• Forks: Alloy/Carbon
• Stem: Alloy
• Handlebars: Alloy
• Rear mech: Shimano Tiagra
• Front mech: Shimano Tiagra
• Shifters: Shimano Tiagra
• Brakes: Shimano Tiagra
• Cranks: FSA Vero
• Cassette: Sram PG 950
• Chain: KMC Z-9000
• Rims: Alex RL 2002
• Hubs: Looseball
• Tyres: CST C-Zar
• Pedals: None
• Seatpost: Alloy
• Saddle: BeOne
• Weight: 9,4g


OR


BeOne Storm 1.0 2008
Features:
• Frame: 6061 T6 Alloy
• Forks: Alloy/Carbon
• Stem: Alloy
• Handlebars: Alloy
• Rear mech: Shimano 105
• Front mech: Shimano 105
• Shifters: Shimano 105
• Brakes: Shimano 105
• Cranks: FSA Gosammer
• Cassette: Shimano 105
• Chain: KMC DX 10
• Rims: Alex DA 28
• Hubs: Looseball
• Tyres: CST C-Zar
• Pedals: None
• Seatpost: Alloy
• Saddle: BeOne
• Weight: 8,9kg

Gavin

1.0

Shimano 105 is a step up from the Tiagra

AstraMonti

I am happy owner of Storm 1.0! I had the same dilemma one month ago but i decided to go with the more expensive Storm 1.0. I am happy enough with the bike. I use it for commuting and for rides on the weekend and i have almost done 350kms. No problems so far apart from now that its really really dirty i can't seem to be able to change to the smallest chainring.. I hope its just the dirt

Sebzy

Ta AstraMonti

putting the order through now.

AstraMonti

When you are putting the bike together be extra careful as you put the handlebars on the stem, it can get scratched really easily.

Hope you 'll enjoy it! :-)

Chips Lovell

I'd got for the 1.0 too.

But what I really want to know is who set up those bikes in the photos? Sean Yates?

Aquos76

I am also looking at the 1.0 but I am wondering if I am wasting my money getting it. I have a Specialized Allez double, only have it about 4 months, but am loving been back in the saddle after been out of it for over 10 years.

I dont know a whole lot about parts and different frames, besides the full 105 set is on the beOne, the Allez has a mix of both sora and tiagra and I know that the 105 is better. Would I be foolish to invest so soon or is the beOne alot better than the Allez.

Thank all

niceonetom

Aquos76 wrote: »

I am also looking at the 1.0 but I am wondering if I am wasting my money getting it. I have a Specialized Allez double, only have it about 4 months, but am loving been back in the saddle after been out of it for over 10 years.

I dont know a whole lot about parts and different frames, besides the full 105 set is on the beOne, the Allez has a mix of both sora and tiagra and I know that the 105 is better. Would I be foolish to invest so soon or is the beOne alot better than the Allez.

Thank all

the frame on the allez would arguably be superior to the BeOne. yeah, 105 would be a better drive train but to be honest you'd be upgrading from one fairly entry level aluminium bike to another fairly entry level aluminium bike. if i were you i'd save my money and either wait until you're ready to buy a significantly superior bike or, alternatively, put some of the money you've earmarked for the BeOne and upgrade some parts on the Specailized.

while a new drive train might make things a bit slicker and shifting a bit quicker an upgrade there won't have a big effect on actual speed. the tiagra rear derailer is pretty decent, though it might be nice to get some tiagra STIs to get rid of those horrible feckin thumb buttons on the sora ones? perhaps a nice light wheelset? that would actually make you go faster :eek:. or a full carbon fork to shed a few grams?

Aquos76

niceonetom wrote: »

the frame on the allez would arguably be superior to the BeOne. yeah, 105 would be a better drive train but to be honest you'd be upgrading from one fairly entry level aluminium bike to another fairly entry level aluminium bike. if i were you i'd save my money and either wait until you're ready to buy a significantly superior bike or, alternatively, put some of the money you've earmarked for the BeOne and upgrade some parts on the Specailized.

while a new drive train might make things a bit slicker and shifting a bit quicker an upgrade there won't have a big effect on actual speed. the tiagra rear derailer is pretty decent, though it might be nice to get some tiagra STIs to get rid of those horrible feckin thumb buttons on the sora ones? perhaps a nice light wheelset? that would actually make you go faster :eek:. or a full carbon fork to shed a few grams?

Thanks a million, thats exactly the info I was looking to get. In that case i'll stick with what I have for the moment and maybe closer to the Summer I will upgrade to a better bike.

danzig

i have the 1.0 and i would definitely recommend it, and as an added advantage to you its at least 200squids cheaper than when i bought it!!

Raam

el tonto wrote: »

But what I really want to know is who set up those bikes in the photos? Sean Yates?

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kingQuez

Im thinking about getting the 1.0 as a first road bike; from what I can make out it seems like pretty good value. The main thing holding me back is figuring out what the appropriate size is, and the inability to actually try it out for size before buying it.

My inseam is 80cm, and using the multiply by .675 rule I've seen on a few websites that puts me at 53.6 (so 52, i guess). But that's for classic frame geometry, isn't it? Would the frame sizes listed be given in classic sizes for ease of choice?

Would it be overkill to pay the cyclesuperstore to size me for this and give me some advice? (that bikefitting.com service - 70quid!).



http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25459

niceonetom

Raam wrote: »

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see?

Raam

ta, never even noticed them.

Aquos76

Sorry for bring this thread back up, but in realation to my previous post about buying a bike which would be up a level from my existing bike which is a Specialized Allez, would this one be a good option

Thanks a million.

TinyExplosions

It;d be a fair update -but this would be better if you are suitable for a 50cm -it's last years model, but is Ultegra rather than 105 (which is a better groupset)

Aquos76

TinyExplosions wrote: »

It;d be a fair update -but this would be better if you are suitable for a 50cm -it's last years model, but is Ultegra rather than 105 (which is a better groupset)

Yeah I saw that one too, but I am a 58

Aquos76

Another one to throw into the mix

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=31039

It has the full 105 on it aswell. My budget is between €1000 and €1200

Any thoughts

Raam

Nice bike. Have a look at the deals over at PlanetX
Full carbon, dura ace for about 1200 to 1400

http://www.planet-x-warehouse.co.uk/acatalog/Road.html

Aquos76

niceonetom wrote: »

if i were you i'd save my money and either wait until you're ready to buy a significantly superior bike or, alternatively, put some of the money you've earmarked for the BeOne and upgrade some parts on the Specailized.

Well I actually took your advice and I upgraded to a full Ultegra SL groupset for my Specailized. Am having it fitted tomorrow. I'll see how I progress over the next couple of months and then I'll look at buying a carbon frame if I am still as hocked as I am now. Considering I am only back in the saddle 3 months now, I felt it was a bit to soon to be spending €1500+ on another bike after only 3 months since I bought the Specailized.

Thanks to all who offered me advice.