Road Cycling - I got $$$, help me decide!

I've been getting pretty bored with my 4yr old Cannondale R500 triple.....it's a nice bike, but I want a lil better. I have $2200 and I am looking for a good all around road bike. I no longer need a triple, so I am looking for a nice light weight double, with very good components (at least ultegra) with a nice set of wheels. Any suggestions would be helpful!! ~Thank you

How about the new '04 Trek 2300? Full Ultegra components....

http://www.trekbike.com/bikes/2004/road/2300.jsp

Looks like it's a combo of carbon and ZR9000. Looks like a great bike.

Of course, if you want to splurge a little more, you could go for the 5200. I've had mine for a month and absolutely love it!

Teski

Send me your 'dale if you feel it needs a loving new owner :D ;) :D ,I'll pay the postage :D :D


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Originally posted by SurfNonAssfaulT
I've been getting pretty bored with my 4yr old Cannondale R500 triple.....it's a nice bike, but I want a lil better. I have $2200 and I am looking for a good all around road bike. I no longer need a triple, so I am looking for a nice light weight double, with very good components (at least ultegra) with a nice set of wheels. Any suggestions would be helpful!! ~Thank you

How about the R1000? Great bike, superior frame and Ultrega components.

If you want to consider a steel bike, go for a work of art -- a Landshark (http://www.landsharkbicycles.com/) built personally by John Slawta. You can get one from your local dealer if they carry it or from Gary Hobbs (http://www.gvhbikes.com). You not only get a custom-designed handmade bike but you also get one of John Slawta's beautiful one-of-a-kind paint jobs. The price for the total bike w/Ultegra should be well within your budget. (I'm saving my money for a Landshark right now.)

-Kevin

Colorado Cyclist has the Litespeed Capella with Ultegra and Mavic cosmos whells for $1499 right now as a year end close out special. Seems like a sweet deal.

Get out and start testing whatever is at your lbs to start.Dont tell them how much you want to spend,just point and test ride.

Originally posted by shokhead
Get out and start testing whatever is at your lbs to start.Dont tell them how much you want to spend,just point and test ride.

Excellent advice!!!!!

You could probably get a deal on a 02-03 Litespeed Tuscany. One of the greatest overall machines ever built, so you will never need another frame.

Cheers