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07-23-05, 07:38 PM
Hello,
I am brand-new to this site and just returning to riding after many years. I am looking for a bike that will meet my needs best. Right now, I have two bikes, a late '80's Takara 15 speed mountain bike and a '75 Raleigh Grand Prix road-type bike. While the Takara is OK for light riding on rough trails, I can't stand it on paved surfaces and it is very slow. The Raleigh, while being a bit of a dinosaur compared to the newer stuff, is much smoother and faster than the Takara. I am looking for the best possible road performance with the comfort of flat handlebars. So far, I have looked at the Giant FCR (FCR 3 is nice) and the Jamis Coda Elite (nice adjustable handlebars). Are these bikes comparable/close in performance to a dedicated road bike? Which one do you prefer and why? Are there any other choices that I should consider? Am I on the right track when looking at this type of bike. My goal is to replace the two bikes that I have with one really nice bike that I can ride quickly for long distances. I want something swift, but I find the drop handlebars uncomfortable. I am not looking to set any records at this stage of the game, but I would like something that will continue to do the job as I improve. Thanks in advance for the input...Pablo Ortiz
I am brand-new to this site and just returning to riding after many years. I am looking for a bike that will meet my needs best. Right now, I have two bikes, a late '80's Takara 15 speed mountain bike and a '75 Raleigh Grand Prix road-type bike. While the Takara is OK for light riding on rough trails, I can't stand it on paved surfaces and it is very slow. The Raleigh, while being a bit of a dinosaur compared to the newer stuff, is much smoother and faster than the Takara. I am looking for the best possible road performance with the comfort of flat handlebars. So far, I have looked at the Giant FCR (FCR 3 is nice) and the Jamis Coda Elite (nice adjustable handlebars). Are these bikes comparable/close in performance to a dedicated road bike? Which one do you prefer and why? Are there any other choices that I should consider? Am I on the right track when looking at this type of bike. My goal is to replace the two bikes that I have with one really nice bike that I can ride quickly for long distances. I want something swift, but I find the drop handlebars uncomfortable. I am not looking to set any records at this stage of the game, but I would like something that will continue to do the job as I improve. Thanks in advance for the input...Pablo Ortiz