Road Cycling - Looking for a new ride this spring...need advice

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Chasbo
12-13-02, 06:44 PM
Hey guys,

I I have a good friend tht really wants a carbon road bike, its an upgrade from a PoS steel trek 370 that is WAYYYYY dated. He wanted a trek 5200, but was wondering if there is a better deal on a carbon bike out there.

He would like to find a full carbon road bike around the 2000 dollar (US) price range. Any ideas? Any help would be much appreciated...thanks in advance


Chasbo

late
12-13-02, 07:00 PM
Hi,
it might be helpful to know a bit about your friend. What's his height and weight? Is he competitive? Does he plan on touring, time trials,RAAM?
mikemets5
12-13-02, 09:18 PM
Chasbo,

I spent a lot of time researching new bikes and it seems that the new all carbon Giants are in that price range and pretty popular. I couldn't even get to test ride one as they came in and went out of one of my LBSs so quickly.

I ended up with a Calfee www.calfedesign.com it was more expensive but once I rode one I was hooked!

pokey
12-13-02, 09:28 PM
Check the CF ride that www.supergo.com pedals.
palooka
12-13-02, 10:30 PM
They pedal it or they peddle it? :D

I second the 5200...but I've heard good things about the Giant as well.
bac
12-14-02, 11:00 AM
I bought a 5200 this year, and I couldn't be more happy. It's truly an awesome scoot. However, your friend should ride the Giant and any other bike that he's considering.

A test ride is worth a thousand posts from us! :D