The Circle City Bicycles blog contains info on bicycles, cycling events, pro racing, bicycle touring, and just about anything else cycling related. Since our bike shop is located in Indianapolis, we focus on biking in the Midwest, but cycling fans anywhere in the world should find this blog interesting. We try to post daily Monday through Friday, but we occasionally miss a day. Each Friday we try to have an interesting bicycle related photo.
Today, the price of this 2015 Scott CR-1 20 is just $1,124
And this 2015 Scott CR-1 30 is just $964
Buy Today, or BID for tomorrow! On Monday, 11/23 and 11/30 the prices will drop again all the way down to just $875 and $750! How do you bid? Come in to Circle City Bicycles and put a $100 deposit on a date and price. If no one else purchases the bike before that date arrives, YOU get the bike at a severely discounted price!
We also have mountain bikes, flat bar bikes and aluminum bikes.
See all the bikes we have in the reverse auction on this page.
The 2015 Scott Genius 900 Tuned Bible of Bike Tests Review
Light, Full Carbon, XTR Race Brakes, Sram XX1, Reverb Dropper Post, and a Great Fit Too.
The New SCOTT Genius 900 Tuned Series’ HMX Carbon Fiber Frame is one of the lightest full suspension frames on the market. The Tuned version comes fully equipped with a Custom FOX Nude Boost Valve shock, a Kashima Coated FOX 32 Float fork and our Patented TwinLoc technology, in combination with Traction Control, allowing for three travel/geometry settings to always optimize your ride. This is THE ultimate Trail bike.
This new shock is a completely new development with the most advanced air spring and damping system. It features positive air volume micro-adjust with replaceable volume reducers custom tuned for each model and size. Both travel modes have separate damper settings relative to their travel length and effective forces.
The Spark, Genius and Genius LT employ an adjuThe Spark, Genius and Genius LT employ an adjustable geometry by way of a shock mount chip in the linkage. By changing the shock mount chip--simply removing it and flipping it in either mounting position--you affect the bottom bracket height by 7mm, which also affects the head tube angle by 0.5 degrees.
Interchangeable and lightweight, the IDS-SL dropout system works with 142x12mm, 135x12mm and 135x5mm QR rear axle standards. Shred the turns more aggressively and with enhanced control, thanks to a laterally stiff rear end.
2015 Scott CR1: Perfect Balance of Performance and Comfort
Bill Hannah of Circle City Bicycles brings you a review of the 2015 Scott CR1.
A full carbon bike (including the fork) gives you a lighter frame as well as helping to absorb more of the shock from the road with it's greater vertical compliance.
The Shimano 105 components have more carbon alloy parts than less expensive bikes, further adding to the long-term value of this bike.
2015 Bikemag Bible of Bike Tests — Scott Contessa Spark 700 RC
This bike is a racehorse for ladies who eat carbon for breakfast,
regularly rock spandex and love going fast–uphill and down. While
perhaps not the most versatile bike of the bunch, it is very good at
what it does: Devour trail at an impressive rate.
The Spark comes equipped with a custom FOX Nude shock, and our Patented
TwinLoc technology, in combination with Traction Control, allowing for
three travel/geometry settings to always optimize your ride.
In the video, women were interviewed after a day of riding on the Scott Spark. They all seemed to agree that the bike performed very well with little to no adjustment necessary.
The girls typically used the middle setting of their three setting front fork suspension... suggesting that while they were amazed at the rigidity the lockout provided, that it was never actually needed.
One of the three girls said she rode the bike "full squish" the whole time, and claimed that it was still nice and responsive.
"Definitely just motors right up the hills"
"I'm not someone who cares about grips but I was like 'These are nice!' (...) I noticed them. Which I never do."
Scott did not apply a women's specific geometry to the Spark frame. For the taller girls that rode the bike, it wasn't an issue. The shortest of the girls felt a bit stretched out on the frame and that the bike felt a bit too big — but she still greatly enjoyed riding it.
The Contessa models get a shorter stem, narrower bar, wider saddle,
smaller-diameter grips. But it’s also worth noting, however, that the
shock tune on the Contesssa is adjusted for lighter-weight riders.
Other Tech:
Direct Post Mount
We've saved even more weight by eliminating bulky brake hardware for
mounting the rear caliper and integrated a direct post mount to the
chain stay. This mounting position also decreases the load the brakes
apply to the swingarm parts.
Twin Loc
Our patented Twin Loc technology now offers simultaneous control of rear
shock travel and fork lockout. The open position allows full travel,
front and rear. One click switches the rear shock to Traction mode,
while the fork remains fully active. Click again and rear shock and fork
lock at the same time. No other bike in the world offers this user
friendly system. Found on the Spark & Genius and Genius LT
models. Only available for Nude2 shocks on 2013 or previous year models.
Adjustable BB Height
The Spark, Genius and Genius LT employ an adjuThe Spark, Genius and
Genius LT employ an adjustable geometry by way of a shock mount chip in
the linkage. By changing the shock mount chip--simply removing it and
flipping it in either mounting position--you affect the bottom bracket
height by 7mm, which also affects the head tube angle by 0.5 degrees.
There is so much more to this bike. Come in today to see our entire selection of Scott Bikes as well as bikes from Fuji and Haro. We would love to help you find the bike of your dreams.
Who Said You Have To Break The Bank To Have Speed and Versatility?
Well, they're wrong.
Meet the Boardman CX Team Cyclocoss Bike.
The CX Team comes with SRAM’s entry-level Apex shifters and rear derailleur, and a Microshift front derailleur. Shifting is positive, and riders with small hands will appreciate the short reach to the brake levers, and the 50/34 chainset and 11-32 cassette offer ample range on and off road. The Avid BB5 disc brakes provide plenty of power and we were pleased to see inline adjusters, making tuning the anchors a breeze. Boardman has also supplied inline brake levers.
"The CX Team is brilliant fun on smooth bridleways and swooping country lanes, where its road geometry shines. If the racy position suits you, it excels as a fast, versatile commuter."
-Matthew Allen, BikeRadar.com
Fully UCI legal, this bike has a triple butted alloy frame and lots of nice features to make it a pure all-arounder. Like the assymetric chainstay design which incorporates the disc brake on the pannier and full length mudgard mounting points.
A full carbon fiber fork and tapered steer tube bless the front end of this bike; both of which help dampen road vibration and increase steering precision. Another nice touch is the Pressfit 30 Bottom Bracket.
Thanks to the wide range of gears available in the 2x10 SRAM Apex system, this bike is well suited for cyclocross racing, as well as more everyday road rides and commuting too!
Light and strong Mavic XM318 rims and Shwalbe Rapid Rob Kevlar Guard tires are perfect for a bike of this caliber
The ultimate in versatility and performance, the CX Team is a disc brake equipped fully UCI legal Cyclo Cross race bike that is equally at home on the daily commute, super hilly sportive and light touring as it is blasting around offroad trails in the way that only a lightweight Cross bike can.
Since the Unveiling of the 2015 Fuji Transonic it has been praised by everyone from Bike Radar to Velonews.
"We immediately enjoyed the Transonic's responsive ride. While laterally stiff at the bottom bracket and through the stout chainstays, the bike isn't overly harsh vertically like some aero frames are. Too often, frames with huge cross-sections (and aero seatposts) transmit more road impact to the saddle and handlebars than you'd like. The Transonic feels much more like a round-tubed bike. Sprints and uphill accelerations are spirited, but the bike feels sure-footed in fast corners, even on choppy surfaces."
"The design allows for less redundant material in the brake and frame, decreasing weight, but does not have any negative effect on brake power or modulation. Don't be surprised if the new standard crops up frequently over the next few years."
Fuji spent two years developing the Transonic and the result is a frame that is much more aero than its SST, but close in weight to the Altamira.
Fuji not only harnessed what it learned developing its Track Elite and Norcom Straight in the wind tunnel into a road bike every bit as formidable, but also upped the ante in an already-prodigious road lineup. Stiffer, Lighter, and now FASTER.
With aerodynamics conquered and a new potential for unprecedented speed, Fuji focused next on unwavering control to instill the Transonic's riders with the confidence to push the boundaries of fast.
The seatpost has a proprietary aero shape, and it's rough surface on the seatpost helps prevent slips. Di2-equipped models fit the battery inside the seatpost to keep it out of the wind. An internal, wedge-type seatpost clamp keeps air flowing smoothly.
Fuji curves the seat tube to create a modest cutout for the rear wheel. Tucking in the wheel helps keep air flowing around the wheel/tube area.
And many many more features across 8 different models!
Come in and talk to us today about YOUR perfect bike!
Why ride up the mountains when you can float up them on the 2015 Fuji Altamira SL
Ultra-lightweight, all-around competition platform that excels on the climbs.
Fuji outfitted this bike to be ready for climbing and racing straight out of the box. Every component was carefully thought out to deliver minimal weight and maximum performance. The Oval Concepts 724 aero alloy clinchers are lightweight, and offer superior braking performance.
Fuji used their top level C15 carbon fiber, and their revolutionary high compaction molding process. What this new process does is basically eliminate wrinkles and squeeze out every spare drop of epoxy. This makes for a denser, more consistent and lighter weight carbon layup than is usually found on bikes. They also looked at tube shape and thickness, tapering the top tube near the seat tube junction to save weight in low-stress areas.
The Oval 910SL handlebars, Oval 960 seatpost and Oval 900 saddle all feature full carbon fiber construction to shed excess grams and increase comfort and performance.
The Fork is a FC-330 carbon monocoque with an oversized, tapered full carbon steer tube for optimal stiffness and handling. The rake provides a level of handling that is impressively responsive without being twitchy or pushing you to the limits of comfort.
ABOUT SRAM RED 22: SRAM Red 22, with True 22 technology, is SRAM's best groupset yet. With the incredible YAW front derailleur, which revolutionized front shifting. Red 22 uses True 22 technology to eliminate the possibility of chainrub, even with the wider 11-speed sprocket.
The shifters and rear derailleur also have the latest iterations of ZeroLoss and Exact Actuation shifting so the chain moves smoothly across the cassette, even with the addition of the 11th cog--something that previous 11-speed groups have struggled to do. Lastly, the crankset is stiffer and lighter than ever before. In fact, Red 22 is claimed to be the lightest groupset on the market, and after picking up one of the cranksets, we believe it.
The Altamira is a climbing machine, light and nimble, it makes going uphill as good as it gets; Even beyond the engineered physical attributes of this bike, the sheer lightness of it will make you climb better. Climbing specialists will love it, as will the gravitationally challenged. If you regularly ride a bike of say 7.7kgs, try lugging 1.5kgs of extra weight next time you ride and see what it feels like when you offload! Making the move to such a lightweight machine will surprise you.
Stiff, Featherweight Carbon Frame - Yet Designed For Comfort!
Photos from RoadCyclingUK.com
The SCOTT CR1 20's IMP Carbon frame offers the perfect balance of
performance and comfort at a more affordable price point. Designed to
save the rider from shock and vibration, the CR1 is the ideal choice for
the enthusiast who wants to enjoy long rides but doesn't want to feel
beat up at the end of the day.
Like the Solace’s it has a geometry which
focuses on ‘all-day comfort’, so it’s shorter in the toptube and taller
in the headtube than the race-orientated Foil or Addict, to provide a
more relaxed, upright riding position.
Lightweight carbon rails and a carbon injected nylon base. It's
comfortable super light foam provides just the right amount of padding
to keep you comfortable for long rides without any extra bulk. Equipped
with a water and dirt repellent micro fabric cover.
S-bend Construction
Each tube profile is designed to absorb both abrupt and high frequency vertical input with no compromise in lateral stiffness. We’ve created an original tube shape that allows controlled deformation in the rear triangle called an S-bend. The SDS rear stays enable this S-bend deformation via unique tube structure, thickness, and shape in specific sections of the chain stays, seat stays and fork.
Frame:
CR1 Carbon / IMP Carbon technology / Road Comfort geometry / INT BB Fork: CR1 Carbon 1 1/8" Carbon Steerer Alloy Dropout Headset: Ritchey Int. Cartridge Rear Derailleur: Compact: Shimano 105 Black RD-5801-GS 22 Speed Front Derailleur: Compact: Shimano 105 Black FD-5800 Shifters: Compact: Shimano 105 Black ST-5800 Dual control 22 Speed Brakes: Shimano BR-R561 Black Super SLR Dual pivot Crankset: Compact: Shimano FC-RS500 Black Hyperdrive 34 x 50 T BB-Set: Compact: INT SM-BB7141 Handlebar: Syncros RR2.0 Anatomic 31.8mm Handlebar Stem: Syncros FL2.0 1 1/8" / four Bolt 31.8mm Seatpost: Syncros RR1.4 Carbon/AL 31.6 Seat: Syncros Road Endurance Hub: Formular Team 20 H Hub (Rear): Formular Team 24 H Chain: Compact: Shimano CN-HG600 11 Speed Cassette: Compact: Shimano 105 CS-5800 11-32 T Spokes: CN - AERO Black 2mm Rims: Syncros Race 27 Aero Profile 20 Front / 24 Rear Tires: Schwalbe Lugano 700 x 23C
The SCOTT Aspect 950 is a mountain hardtail that is designed to be light, efficient and reasonably priced.
Featuring a lockout mechanism for the fork, disc brakes and Syncros components, this is the perfect bike for the novice or budget conscious mountain biker. Available in 29" wheel size.
Frame: SCOTT Aspect 29 Alloy 6061 Double Butted
Fork: Suntour XCT-29-MLO
Headset: Ritchey Logic OE integ
Brakes: Shimano BR-M375L
Handlebar: Aspect OS
The Aspect range from Scott are designed to be lightweight, highly efficient and kind on the wallet. Scott have years upon years of manufacturing top quality mountain bikes and the Aspect series draws on this by pulling in technologies and build quality seen on their higher end models to create a stonking range of entry to mid level hardtail mountain bikes.
The Aspect frame is constructed from 6061 aluminium and is available in all three wheel flavours, 26, 27.5 (650b) and 29 inch and with each wheel size comes a specific set of geometries which makes the Aspect fit 100% of users. Scott's use of a shorter top tube and higher headtube on the Aspect creates a relaxed and comfortable ride position that lends itself to the novice and enthusiast rider perfectly. All Aspect bikes are completed with a proven set of components for a reliable and enjoyable ride.
It might be the entry level offering on Scott's Aspect 900 series but you have to admit that this is one great value bicycle for you to kindle your love for the sport on. The Aspect series doesn't disappoint.
Raise the bar at your next race with all-new 2015 Boardman Elite AiR TT 9.0 Triathlon Bike.
"If you aspire to race, for the money there’s little that can touch the superlative 9.0." Source: Bike of the Year Cycling Plus
FEATURES
- New AiR Aerodynamic Racing frame, fork and seatpost
- Full high modulus carbon fibre monocoque construction
- Wind tunnel developed tube profiles for real world conditions
- Down tube, seat tube and seatpost shaped for maximized airflow and reduced wind resistance in real world head and cross wind conditions
- Forks and seat stays have flat inside and curved outside surfaces for enhanced airflow interaction between the frame and wheel. This is further enhanced when using deep section wheels
- Full internal cable routing with cables entering behind the headtube for further airflow enhancement and clean lines
- Rear brake positioned underneath chainstay
- Mould design incorporates one piece PF30 bottom bracket and optimized oversize box section chainstays with steep taper at dropout for maximized power transfer and strength
- 4 position seat post to ensure that riding position can be dialled from 73º-75º for either Road, TT or Triathlon disciplines
- Stable, predictable geometry to cope with all race situations
- Full carbon fork with tapered fork steerer for increased stiffness and steering precision
- Mechanical and Di2 compatible cable routing
Size
XS, SM, MD, LG, XL
Colour
Metallic Race Red
Frame
AiR ultralight full carbon monocoque, tapered headtube, PF30, internal cable routing
The 2015 Solace 15 Disc will Help you Find Your Solace on All Roads and in All Weather Conditions.
The Solace Disc frame is built around
the same features of the Solace. Geometry is tweaked for comfort, with a
slightly taller (1cm) head tube and shorter top tube (again, 1cm)
relative to Scott’s race-oriented models, the Addict and Foil. Solace is
offered in seven sizes, as well as five sizes in the women’s Contessa
line.
In addition to a large selection of sizes, the Solace has
size-specific carbon layups. So a small frame offers a softer ride
relative to a large frame, presumably accounting for rider weight.
The Solace Disc uses a traditional post
disc mount on the fork and takes advantage of Shimano’s brand new Flat
Mount standard on the rear chainstay. The new mount, which we expect to
see adopted by quite a few bike brands in the next year or two, tightens
up bolt spacing for a more compact, lighter, and less visually
obtrusive package.
The Solace Disc features internal cable
routing, making for a clean finish. While the stock build comes with
mechanical Shimano Ultegra, the frame is fully compatible with
electronic shift systems.
Scott has decided to jump on a current
mountain bike axle standard, using a 15mm thru-axle up front and a 12mm
rear axle in the rear.
The SCOTT Solace 15 Disc was designed to provide you with a perfect
balance of comfort and performance on the roads. Its HMF Carbon Fiber
frame was designed with two zones, a Power Zone and a Comfort Zone, in
order to result in a stiff and responsive bike that will also keep you
comfortable all day long- regardless of frame size.
Come in today to find out more or to take a test ride!
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