Apr 24, 2019 The Lynskey R480 is a USA made titanium frame made of 6/4 titanium alloy for increased stiffness and strength. Shimano Ultegra Disc, 16omm. The seat stays are twisted into Lynskey’s helix.
First I must state that, the Lynskey R230's description on its website 'the ideal frame for the spirited enthusiast or club rider looking for a road frame that’s equally at home on a century and at the start line' exactly fits what I am looking for.
However, having watched various videos by Lynskey, I find it curious that Rouleur, an entry-level pro model, is considered to have a more aggressive geometry than R230 and is also stated to have the same geometry as Sportive. Another video even specifically mentions that Sportive has a more aggressive geometry than R230.
This got me a bit confused because Sportive is classified in the endurance group and neither sport nor racing (pro).
Sportive seems like a very flexible bike because it can also be a commuter and sportive bike. But, what is not clear is whether it is better for racing than R230. Basing from the videos mentioned above, if Sportive has a more aggressive geometry than R230, should it suggest that it is also better for racing?
If I take this further, it may even imply that Sportive is a better bike than R230 in any purpose, except for may be 'comfort'. So it may even fit the description 'the ideal frame for the spirited enthusiast or club rider looking for a road frame that’s equally at home on a century and at the start line' better than R230?
Can someone who has tried both bikes please comment on this?
I generally seem that R230 is a far more popular bike, however.
Brand: Lynskey Performance
Model: Helix Sport Disc
Year: 2017
Category: Road
Subcategory: Road
Size: XL
Frame Material: Titanium
Brake Type: Disc
Status: Expired
Condition: Used
Listing ID: 12241
Serial Number: xk 37077
Location: 22182
Bottom Bracket: 68mm English threaded
Brakeset: mechanical disc
Cassette: 11/32
Gender: All
Component Group: Ultegra
Crankset: FSA
Fork Brand & Model: Lynskey QR
Fork Material: Carbon
Frame Construction: Lynskey 3Al/2.5V-titanium, tapered/integrated head tube, interchangeable derailleur hanger
Front Derailleur: Accepts 34.9mm clamp
Handlebar: FSA
Headset: Cane Creek 40
Pedals: none
Rear Derailleur: Ultegra
Saddle: Lynskey Sport
Seatpost: FSA
Shift Levers: Ultegra
Wheels: Mavic Axium
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MSRP: $4,300
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