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smardie
12-01-03, 10:55 AM
I looking to buy a new bike. I am currently riding an 1980's Nishiki road bike and would like to upgrade my ride.
I am having trouble deciding on what type of bike to buy, road or hybrid cross.
I like to ride 8-10 miles a day, in city and then on weekends, go on longer rides of 30-60 miles. I live in Seattle, and there are a lot of hills.
I would like a triple crank, and decent components.
Anu help would be great.
Thanks
Mark

Bobatin
12-01-03, 11:08 AM
If you are not planning on doing any racing look at the touring bikes for comfort and speed.
MichaelW
12-01-03, 11:35 AM
When you say hybrid cross, do you mean a hybrid bike, or a cyclo-cross one. CX bikes are thouroughbred, built for racing off-road, but are excellent as general purpose bikes.
A CX, touring , or light-touring bike would all do the job. The performance differences are mainly due to tyre choice.

a2psyklnut
12-01-03, 12:07 PM
I'd get a road bike with no less than 105 level components. The cyclocross idea seems like a good idea if you route takes you over some rough roads or even unpaved roads. Cyclocross bikes are more rugged and a good choice for a MIX of conditions.

My favorite is a Jake the Snake from Kona. However, there are many available now. Check out Redline, LeMond, K2 and Iron Horse to name just a few.

L8R
roadfix
12-01-03, 01:02 PM
If I can only own one bike, it'll be a CX bike.
smardie
12-01-03, 03:52 PM
When you say hybrid cross, do you mean a hybrid bike, or a cyclo-cross one. CX bikes are thouroughbred, built for racing off-road, but are excellent as general purpose bikes.
A CX, touring , or light-touring bike would all do the job. The performance differences are mainly due to tyre choice.

On the hybrid, I was looking at the Fuji Royale. On the road bikes, I have looked at the Giant ocr1, Jamis Ventura and The Fuji Roubaix.
I don't plan on racing. Would like to keep the price under $1000.00
I am big guy, 6.2 235.
There are plenty of sales going on in my area, but most of the bikes on sale are not in my size. I was ready to buy the Roubaix, but no go on my size.
the rook
08-10-04, 08:30 AM
hey smardie if you wanna get rid of that nishiki there's a beginnign rider here on a limited budget