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08-21-03, 05:03 PM
Yes, I'm sure we have all seen that topic here a few times, but I've got a couple ideas for different bikes.
For those of you who do not know, I was recently in a motor vehicle vs bike crash, where I was sideswiped from my left; and flew 25ft. Spent 7 days in the hospital, had to have a plate on my tibia, tore my MCL, and found out later I had two more ligaments torn in my left knee. My Trek 6700 which I got only a year before is totaled, though it held up pretty good for a bike.
Since I do get insurance money; around $800 - $850 - the value of the bike and since I have more saved up, I want to upgrade my bike. Why? Because I can afford to at the moment.
I am looking at the 2004 Trek 8000. I like the color, the frame design, the components, and the price. This is the #1 leader. However, I am also looking at the Kona's - but they have weird frame designs which I don't like to ride; so that's out of the question. Cannondale looks to make great bikes, but seems to be too much for what I do. Specialized also looks good, but I'm not into them as much as I am the Trek 8000.
I like the Trek 8000; because I ride 95% of the time on sidewalks, parking lots, and just plain around the neighborhood. I never had a chance to get to some trails which I know I'd like if I did; and I'll probably get around to it. Basically, the Trek 8000; with nice flat tires - is a nice bike in my mind (or I'd like to get it). I don't ride trails. Some of you may say; why not get a hybrid? Cause I tend to do a combination of street + and recreational riding. Additionally, with my interest and desire for some nice trails, a hybrid wouldn't really do up. I'm not worried about the tires at this point. I had a Trek 6700 and I liked it, so I have no complaints - though the gearing was bad for awhile, got it fixed after my first tuneup close to a year overdue.
Any comments?
For those of you who do not know, I was recently in a motor vehicle vs bike crash, where I was sideswiped from my left; and flew 25ft. Spent 7 days in the hospital, had to have a plate on my tibia, tore my MCL, and found out later I had two more ligaments torn in my left knee. My Trek 6700 which I got only a year before is totaled, though it held up pretty good for a bike.
Since I do get insurance money; around $800 - $850 - the value of the bike and since I have more saved up, I want to upgrade my bike. Why? Because I can afford to at the moment.
I am looking at the 2004 Trek 8000. I like the color, the frame design, the components, and the price. This is the #1 leader. However, I am also looking at the Kona's - but they have weird frame designs which I don't like to ride; so that's out of the question. Cannondale looks to make great bikes, but seems to be too much for what I do. Specialized also looks good, but I'm not into them as much as I am the Trek 8000.
I like the Trek 8000; because I ride 95% of the time on sidewalks, parking lots, and just plain around the neighborhood. I never had a chance to get to some trails which I know I'd like if I did; and I'll probably get around to it. Basically, the Trek 8000; with nice flat tires - is a nice bike in my mind (or I'd like to get it). I don't ride trails. Some of you may say; why not get a hybrid? Cause I tend to do a combination of street + and recreational riding. Additionally, with my interest and desire for some nice trails, a hybrid wouldn't really do up. I'm not worried about the tires at this point. I had a Trek 6700 and I liked it, so I have no complaints - though the gearing was bad for awhile, got it fixed after my first tuneup close to a year overdue.
Any comments?