Subject: RE: Javelin Narni vs. Felt S32I am looking at entry level tri-bikes as well and also came across the Felt S32 + Javelin Narni. For me the question comes down to fit/comfort and components. As to fit, I'd like to test ride the Javelin, but there are no dealers in Georgia ... wonder if they would ship a bike to the LBS, have them assemble it and then allow you to test drive it before purchasing? (The LBS in return would get whatever commission they would normally get if the bike actually sells.) Components? Is the Campy Centuar equivalent to Shimano 105's? Here is a run down the component list for the Felt S32 + then the Javelin Narni: MODEL | S32 | COLORS | Red | SIZES | 650c x 48,50; 700c x 52,54,56,58,60 | FRAME | Tri Specific Custom Butted Super-light 7005 w/aero seat tube, down tube & cold forged seat stay yoke, CNC'd head tube & BB shell, forged dropouts w/replaceable hanger | FORK | Felt Airfoil Staight Carbon blades w/1" chromoly steerer | HEADSET | FSA 1" Integrated | STEM | Felt ST CNC'd 6061AL | HANDLE BAR | Profile Design Aerolite Extensions on Felt base bar | GRIPS | Felt Cork ribbon tape w/gel ; 3D Felt logo | SHIFTERS | Shimano Dura-Ace, 18 speed | F/DERAILLEUR | Shimano 105 | R/DERAILLEUR | Shimano 105 | CRANKSET | FSA Gossamer Double CNC alloy chainrings 53/39T for 700c, 55/44T for 650c | BB SET | PowerPro Sealed Hollow CrMo ISIS | CHAIN | KMC Z9900 silver | FREEWHEEL | Shimano HG-50 9s cassette, 12-23T | BRAKE LEVERS | Tektro RX4.1 bar end type | BRAKES | Tektro 423AG dual pivot w/cartridge brake shoes | SADDLE | Felt Tri w/carbon base ; waterproof cover | SEAT POST | Felt Aero Alloy, micro-adjust | F/HUB | A-Class ALX220 | R/HUB | A-Class ALX220 | RIMS | A-Class ALX220 EXA w/CSW machined braking surface | TIRE | Vittoria ActionHSD folding 700x23c | SPOKES | A-Class ALX220 black | PEDALS | none |
Javelin Narni (on left hand side/right side = Varese, their next model up): | Fork | Zero Carbon 1 1/8" Carbon Steerer Tube | Fork | Zero Carbon 1 1/8" Alloy Steerer Tube | Headset | FSA IS-2 1 1/8" | Headset | FSA IS-3 1 1/8" | R. Derailleur | Campagnolo Centaur | R. Derailleur | Campagnolo Veloce | F. Derailleur | Campagnolo Veloce | F. Derailleur | Campagnolo Veloce | Shift Lever | Campagnolo Centaur Bar End | Shift Lever | Campagnolo Veloce Bar End | Brake Lever | Tektro RX 5.0 | Brake Lever | Tektro RX 4.0 | Brake Calipers | Tektro RX 40S | Brake Calipers | Tektro RX 40 | Bottom Bracket | Truvative External | Bottom Bracket | Truvative External | Crankset | Truvative Rouleur Carbon 36/50 or 39/53 on 650 | Crankset | Truvative Rouleur Alloy 36/50 or 39/53 on 650 | Cassette | Campagnolo 12-23, 10-Speed | Cassette | Campagnolo 12-23, 10-Speed | Chain | KMC 10-Speed | Chain | KMC 10-Speed | Wheelset | Velomax Vista SL | Wheelset | Velomax Vista | Tires | Continental Grand Prix 3000 650/700x23 | Tires | Continental Grand Prix 650/700x23 | Handlebar | Oval A700 | Handlebar | Oval A700 | Bar Tape | Zero Carbon | Tape | Zero Carbon | Stem | Oval R500 | Stem | Oval R300 | Seatpost | Zero Carbon 27.2 | Seatpost | Zero Carbon 27.2 | Saddle | Selle Italia Trimatic Gel | Seat | Selle Italia Trimatic Gel |
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