Road Cycling - New Bike Suggestions please

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Larry Shredny
01-28-04, 01:53 PM
I love the 853 frame on my 58cm 1999 Schwinn Peloton, but now that I have a bulged disk in my lower back I can't ride it anymore. I've shortened the stem, raised the handlebar and pushed the seat ahead. I'm still too stretched out on it. My last ride was 3 MPH lower then what I usually do. Any suggestions on a road bike with a not so race-oriented geometry, preferably with a steel frame or one that rides similar to it? I tried a hybrid , but I'm not ready to give up a true road bike quite yet. Danke muy mucho in advance.

late
01-28-04, 03:18 PM
Hi,
take a look at Rivendell bikes. There is a pic in the Romulus section of it being ridden. Most touring bikes will put you in a middle position, less than a road and more bent than a hybrid. I would try and find a bike of that sort. You could also look into custom, like Waterford.
demoncyclist
01-28-04, 03:44 PM
Look at the Specialized Roubaix. It has a more upright riding position than most road bikes. Sounds like it might be just what you are looking for. It uses a carbon rear triangle with elastomer inserts bonded inside to dampen vibrations- might also help keep your spine happy.

Urbanmonk
01-28-04, 03:55 PM
Cannondale makes the Sport Road series, which is not as upright as Specialized's Sequoia or Trek's 1000C or 1200C. I have the same problem, and went with Cannondale's Cyclocross. The geometry is perfect (even closer to road bike geometry than the ones mentioned earlier), and I can go as wide or narrow on the tires as I prefer. It's extremely light, fast, and nimble, without the full extention of a road bike. Good luck.

Urbanmonk
bianchi_rider
01-28-04, 04:16 PM
Bianchi has a bike of course :D
The "STRADA"
Avalanche325
01-28-04, 04:29 PM
Look at the Specialized Roubaix. It has a more upright riding position than most road bikes. Sounds like it might be just what you are looking for. It uses a carbon rear triangle with elastomer inserts bonded inside to dampen vibrations.

Aha. That's what the Roubaix is all about. There web site is really non-descript on what this bike is all about.

Larry. Not to push drugs, but try Alieve. It is the best over the counter thing for when your back flairs up.