Klein Q-Pro Lust

[Sewellymon]

[FONT=Arial]I’ve developed an irrational hard-on for a Klein Q-Pro. Likely culprit is I rode a ’90 Klein Attitude forever, and now have an ‘05 Klein Palomino. Thus, I have a blindness for Klein..[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]My current road ride is the generic but functional Cannondale CAD 3 that I built up w/ new components last year. A good starter ride…[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]Anybody own/ know a guy who owns/ or ridden a Q-Pro?
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[jeffj]

Are you sure?

Some of those Klein road bikes are P-R-E-T-T-Y stiff/harsh riding frames. Probably harsher than your current CAAD 3. I have ridden a friends Klein roadie (can't say for sure which model it was) and I currently own a CAAD 4. The Klein was a butt-buster in comparison.

If it were me, I'd be looking for a CAAD 8 or something more up to date from another company, however with that said, they do have that Klein workmanship that is a thing of beauty to behold and if you want one bad then that's just the way it is.

[J_Sims]

I had a Pre Trek q-pro beautiful bike but a little on the harsh side... took the edge off with Spinergy carbon wheels... The color shifted from purple to royal blue.... Amazing attention to detail...

[Pain Freak]

I have to agree with jeff here, although Klein makes beautiful bikes, therir road bikes are known to be very stiff and not a bit compliant. Geometery if fine, but the materials they use are just not right. Lots of other bikes out there that are more road worthy. I too love the looks.

[Sewellymon]

yea, my LBS is all into high end road stuff, and they were said

"dood, you're 50. .."

their way of saying go softer. Ti if the budget allows, or high end steel .... these kinda old skool guys so less enamored w/ carbon.. the quest continues....

[jeffj]

Originally Posted by Sewellymon

yea, my LBS is all into high end road stuff, and they were said

"dood, you're 50. .."

their way of saying go softer. Ti if the budget allows, or high end steel .... these kinda old skool guys so less enamored w/ carbon.. the quest continues....

I've ridden expensive namebrand Ti frames that were bottombusters too. Test a bunch of different bikes if possible. Some of the new carbon frames ride VERY sweet and aren't any more than Ti. Swing a leg over a Specialized Roubaix for starters.