The SAVA A7L Pro is a highly affordable carbon aero road bike with Shimano 105, 50mm carbon wheels, and a comfortable saddle, but has limited tire clearance and potential shipping damage.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fully carbon fiber construction
- Integrated aero handlebars and cable routing
- Aero frame and seat post
Cons
- Limited tire clearance (max 28mm)
- Ships with narrow 25mm tires
- Potential shipping damage
- Quality control issues upon delivery
Key Facts
- Price: $1,500-$1,600
- Weight: 8-8.9 kg
- Frame: T800 carbon fiber with internal cable routing
Reviews & Ratings
The reviewer briefly mentions the SAVA A7L Pro, which he purchased about a year ago for $1,557, and compares it to the SAVA TT X71. He notes that the SAVA A7L Pro has 28mm max tire clearance, ships with 25mm tires, and has a mechanical 105 groupset. He also mentions that it arrived slightly damaged in the post, but SAVA covered the repair costs. He recommends the SAVA TT X71 over the SAVA A7L Pro due to better tire clearance, electronic groupset, and undamaged delivery.
AI Summary
Pros
- SAVA covered the cost of repairs for the damage incurred during shipping.
Cons
- The SAVA A7L Pro arrived slightly damaged in the post.
- It has a mechanical 105 groupset, which the reviewer likes less than the electronic groupset on the SAVA TT X71.
- It has a 28mm max tire clearance and ships with 25mm tires, which is less than the SAVA TT X71's 30mm clearance and 28mm tires.
Key Points
- The SAVA A7L Pro was purchased for $1,557.
- It has 28mm max tire clearance.
- It ships with 25mm tires.
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The reviewer discusses the Sava A7L Pro as a primary example of a high-value Chinese road bike. They compare it directly to their Trek Domane SL5, highlighting its significantly lower price and many comparable or superior features. They detail their personal experience with the bike, including initial quality control issues upon delivery and the positive resolution from Sava's customer service. The reviewer uses the Sava A7L Pro to illustrate the broader value proposition of Chinese bikes.
AI Summary
Pros
- Significantly cheaper (cost $1,500 vs. $3,500 for the Trek Domane SL5)
- Comes with a carbon frame
- Equipped with a Shimano 105 groupset
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Cons
- Quality control issues upon delivery: damaged handlebar tape, a cut in a rubber hood sleeve, and a paint chip near the fork
- Does not have Trek's ISO speed technology for smoothing road bumps
- Does not have in-frame storage
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Key Points
- Model: Sava A7L Pro
- Price: $1,500 delivered
- Frame: Carbon
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The reviewer discusses the Sava A7L Pro bike as the winner of the 'best value award'. They purchased it with their own money a few months prior and praise its specifications for the price. They detail the delivery process, which resulted in some shipping damage, and their positive experience with Sava's customer service in resolving the issue. They also mention using the Elite Wheels ENT 2.0 carbon wheels on this bike as a favorite upgrade.
AI Summary
Pros
- Excellent value for money at $1,500.
- Fully carbon aero bike.
- Aero handlebars with integrated cables for a clean look.
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Cons
- The bike was damaged during shipping (damaged box, ripped handlebar tape, cut on a rubber hood sleeve, and a paint chip near the fork).
- Maximum tire clearance is only 28mm; the reviewer would have preferred 32mm.
Key Points
- Price: $1,500.
- Frame Material: T800 carbon fiber (frame, fork, seat post).
- Weight: 8.9 kg.
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The reviewer discusses the SAVA NEW A7L/A7L Pro carbon road bike in response to a viewer question about recommended upgrades. He mentions the bike comes with Shimano 105 R7100 24-speed hydraulic brakes and provides specific feedback on tires and the saddle.
AI Summary
Pros
- Comes with Shimano 105 R7100 24-speed hydraulic brakes
- Stock tires are 'actually quite good for a stock bike'
- Stock saddle is 'super super comfortable' - described as 'the most comfortable saddle I've ever ever ever sat on'
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Cons
- Maximum tire width is 28mm according to customer service (wouldn't recommend trying 32mm)
- Stock saddle comfort can't be recommended separately since it's not sold individually
Key Points
- Equipped with Shimano 105 R7100 24-speed hydraulic brakes
- Maximum tire clearance: 28mm
- Reviewer paid $1,500 using discount code (normally $1,600+)
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The reviewer states that if they were starting from scratch, they would choose the Sava A7L Pro over a more expensive Trek model. They praise it as a very good bike that is half the price but just as good, highlighting its carbon construction, included components, and lighter weight.
AI Summary
Pros
- Half the price of the Trek Demani SL5 ($1,500 vs $3,500)
- Fully carbon fiber construction
- Aero handlebars
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Cons
- Not the lightest aero bike on the market
- Comes with 25mm tires, which the reviewer considers too narrow by modern standards
- Maximum tire width is 28mm, which is noted as 'a bit of a shame'
Key Points
- Price: $1,500
- Weight: 8 kg
- Groupset: Shimano 105
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Where to Buy
SAVA NEW A7L /A7L Pro Carbon Road Bike, Adult Racing Bike, Equipped With Shimano 105 R7100, 24-Speed Hydraulic Brakes
SAVA NEW A7L /A7L Pro Carbon Road Bike, Adult Racing Bike, Equipped With Shimano 105 R7100, 24-Speed Hydraulic Brakes
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