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Old 11-08-13, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Duane Behrens
I rode a $600 Univega alum hybrid daily for 15 years, enjoyed it, thought it was all I needed. Then I started riding with friends. Although I rode everyday and they only rode weekends, they dropped me on the hills with their carbon bikes. On their advice I eventually purchased a new, non-current Specialized Tarmac Comp Double for $2K - that is, $700 off list. It was something of a transformation in my capable range, speed and enjoyment. Astounding, actually.
That's comparing apples to coconuts, though. The reason that road-bikers dropped you on a hybrid has almost nothing to do with the frame material or how much you paid for the new bike. I keep up just fine with people in my area on my $300 Craigslist steel.

Glad you enjoy the new bike, though.
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