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pinky
06-26-03, 06:53 PM
alright i'm breaking down and buying a new bike. im on a pretty limited budget ($850 max) so i want to get something that will be worth upgrading. at the moment my two options are a felt sr75 or a specialized allez sport. both are 105/tiagra bikes with carbon forks, the allez has a carbon seat post, the felt has better wheels. allez also come with a free fitting. any opinions?

shokhead
06-26-03, 08:00 PM
felt
bendalyn
06-27-03, 11:08 AM
I'm pretty new to this road bike thing having had mountain bikes since the dawn of time. However, here's my two cents worth: I bought a new Specialized Allez on Monday and it's a truly excellent bike. Comfortable, fast, light, looks great, stiff frame, and it just munches miles up.

Get the Specialized, i can't fault it -= really

brent_dube
06-27-03, 12:10 PM
There is a Specialized Allez waiting to be bought at this local bike shop here... but I can't test ride it so I am not sure if I want it
shrimpx
06-28-03, 02:06 AM
personally, i prefer felt by far. they ride better than most bikes in their classes including trek. don't buy the brand name.
ride both and see what you like.
Jason T. Martin
06-28-03, 09:30 AM
felt-better wheels up front are always a bonus..