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07-08-04, 10:04 PM
i am finally ready to put my (hard earned) money down for a road bike after months of hesitation. i went to my LBS today to test ride a cannondale r1000. they also had a 2003 specialized allez comp (double) on sale. now i'm not sure what to do.
they did not have the cannondale in my size so i was not able to ride it today (they said they will put one together for me to test). the difference in price is about $300 (specialized is cheaper).
of course i will test ride both bikes, but i am looking for some outside opinions. the bike salesman recommended cannondale hands down, reasons being "better frame and wheelset"-mavic ksyrium elite vs shimano r 540.
from your collective vast knowledge, what do you all think? I need some serious help.
last question-is everyone buying triples these days or is this a waste?
they did not have the cannondale in my size so i was not able to ride it today (they said they will put one together for me to test). the difference in price is about $300 (specialized is cheaper).
of course i will test ride both bikes, but i am looking for some outside opinions. the bike salesman recommended cannondale hands down, reasons being "better frame and wheelset"-mavic ksyrium elite vs shimano r 540.
from your collective vast knowledge, what do you all think? I need some serious help.
last question-is everyone buying triples these days or is this a waste?