Recreational & Family - Opinions Please

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John K.
09-16-03, 02:13 PM
I'm ready to move up from my department store bone shaker to a real bike. I'm seriously considering a "Specialized Crossroads" model. I test road one at a local shop and thought it felt great. It's also in my price range. Any comments would be appreciated.
Thanks, John K.

Hunter
09-16-03, 04:37 PM
It is a good "recreational" comfort bike for the money. It is also a huge improvement from the "mart" bikes.
Stubacca
09-16-03, 04:49 PM
Great choice for bike paths.

One question, though: where do you intend to ride?

Recreational bike paths?
Roads?
Gravel trails?
Singletracks?

If you think you'll ever get more adventurous and try a mountain bike trail, you may also want to check our a Specialized Hardrock or Specialized Rockhopper. Your LBS should be open to changing the tires out to semi-slicks for you (if needed) instead of the more aggresive cross-country tires they come with.

TrekRider
09-16-03, 05:24 PM
Originally posted by John K.
I'm ready to move up from my department store bone shaker to a real bike. I'm seriously considering a "Specialized Crossroads" model. I test road one at a local shop and thought it felt great. It's also in my price range. Any comments would be appreciated.
Thanks, John K.

My wife and 30 year old son both ride Crossroads. They are great around the neighborhood bikes. They haven't ventured as far as I do, but they are great improvement over Sears!