Valdora had not one, but two bikes reviewed and reccomended in the 2009 Bike Buyer’s Guide in Triathlete Magazine. This is a huge honor for the company, and it goes to show how world class these bikes are. In addition to the bikes, the Valdora Clip on Aero Bar was also selected.
Valdora AC-Tri
This bike was a reccomended bike in the $1,599 and Under category, and it was the ONLY selection that was a fully assembled Bike (the other 2 choices were only framesets).
The Review:
The Value-oriented AC-Tri features a semi-compact, tri-specific aluminum frame, complimented with a 380-gram carbon fork. A Shimano 105 groupset, FSA crankset, and Profile Designs aerobar complete the package. The AC-Tri is one of the only complete tri bikes on the market for less than $1500, making it a solid option if you’re just starting out in multisport.
Truth be told… There isn’t one Shimano 105 component on this bike – it’s all Ultegra and Dura-Ace, makeing it an even better buy.
Valdora PHX
In the extremely competitive $3,000 to $4,500 price category, the Valdora PHX was selected as one of the reccomended Tri Bikes. With additional options listed from Scott, Look, Specialized, Felt, asd Cannondale, it was a flattering honor to be selected into this group. It was one of fourteen bikes chosen.
The Review:
Valdora may not be a household name in the tri world, but its bikes are worth a look, especially if you prefer a semi-compact frame. Valdora offers a reasonable spec for this price, but it also offers single component upgrages at deep discounts – something you won’t see from a lot of manufacturers. For only $170 extra, they’ll toss on a pair of Dura Ace 7900 derailleurs (it’s worth it), or you can tack on the super-aggressive SR1.0 aerobar for an extra $460.
Valdora Clip-on
The Valdora Clip-on aerobar extensions are the same extensions used on the world class SR1.0. The feature a stunning Wide Weave carbon with a slight S bend. They fit into a standard 22.2mm clamp, and they will fit on both standard and oversized bars.
The Review:
The new 260-gram clip-on has standard and oversized bar compatibility, infinite adjustability and is supplied with three risers for optimal fit.
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