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09-04-08, 07:53 AM
I've read review after review and searched the forums here, so I think I can make a somewhat informed decision, but I still wanted to get some input from folks with more knowledge on cycling that what I have.
I'm planning to sell a Trek 1000 road bike. I hope to get enough out of it to at least buy myself more of a recreational bike and, ideally, pay for my bike and a percentage of one for my wife.
Here's how the bike(s) will be used:
1-- Once or twice a year on the Virginia Creeper Trail;
2 -- Once or twice a year at Cades Cove in the Smokies;
3 -- Light commuting (but I only live 1.5 miles from my office, so no big deal);
4 -- Occasional weekend group rides of less that 20 miles on paved surfaces, some gravel;
5 -- I'd like to do some light trail riding, but that's not enough of a consideration to influence my decision.
Now, price is a major factor because, as I mentioned, I'd like to use the money from the sale of a year-old road bike to offset my purchase. Here's what I've narrowed my decision down to: Trek 7000, Trek Navigator 1.0, Gary Fisher Tiburon, Fuji Absolute 4.0, Giant Sedona ST.
From what I can tell, the Sedona ST will be the least expensive, so at the moment, I'm leaning heavily toward that one.
Any wisdom will be appreciated.
Thanks.
I'm planning to sell a Trek 1000 road bike. I hope to get enough out of it to at least buy myself more of a recreational bike and, ideally, pay for my bike and a percentage of one for my wife.
Here's how the bike(s) will be used:
1-- Once or twice a year on the Virginia Creeper Trail;
2 -- Once or twice a year at Cades Cove in the Smokies;
3 -- Light commuting (but I only live 1.5 miles from my office, so no big deal);
4 -- Occasional weekend group rides of less that 20 miles on paved surfaces, some gravel;
5 -- I'd like to do some light trail riding, but that's not enough of a consideration to influence my decision.
Now, price is a major factor because, as I mentioned, I'd like to use the money from the sale of a year-old road bike to offset my purchase. Here's what I've narrowed my decision down to: Trek 7000, Trek Navigator 1.0, Gary Fisher Tiburon, Fuji Absolute 4.0, Giant Sedona ST.
From what I can tell, the Sedona ST will be the least expensive, so at the moment, I'm leaning heavily toward that one.
Any wisdom will be appreciated.
Thanks.