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TriBob
04-11-01, 11:45 AM
I did a little shopping yesterday :) I was looking at the LeMond 2001 Zurich with Renolds 853 pro steel tubing, carbon fork and full ultegra grouppo. RoadBikeReview.com had excellent reviews on it. A 4.9/5 with 9 reviews Anyone with personal experience with Lemond bikes?

Thanks,
Bob

junebride
04-12-01, 03:00 PM
not personally, but i know they have a lot of fans as i've heard a lot of positives. if i were looking for high-end steel, the zurich would be among the first i would test ride.
roadbuzz
04-13-01, 08:11 PM
The Lemond Zurich was one of my short list finalists for my last bike upgrade. Everyone I talked to that had one was pleased, the only negative comments regarded the paint, which you've seen in roadbikereview.com. It's a good bike for the money.

aerobat
04-13-01, 08:42 PM
So Newtbob which of your shortlist was the winner, and why did you pick it?
roadbuzz
04-14-01, 06:08 AM
The winner was a Litespeed Classic. It made the short list for frame geometry, construction quality, and all the standard reasons that people like Ti. It won when it appeared in a local bikeshop for about 30% off retail.
aerobat
04-14-01, 11:30 AM
That would do it!
TriBob
04-14-01, 07:22 PM
Several people in my club just bought the Trek 5200. We now have 5 or 6 on club rides. they all love the bike. I guess I will give that a try as well. Their is an LBS that sells them for several hundred less then list. I just need time to try them :)
GirlzNGear
04-17-01, 03:17 PM
I have the 99 Zurich and I LOVE IT!! Only been riding it for a few months now, so I haven't had any 'paint issues'. It's got alot of spunk, I love Ultegra. I can't say enough good things about it. OK, here's one down side - the seat - it's horrible!! Good luck!