Road Cycling - Newbie needs some seasoned help.

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radshark
08-09-04, 05:25 PM
I'm currently looking at purchasing a road bike - I know precious little about road bikes. I'm looking at a Devinci bike right now. http://www.devinci.com/english/roadbikes2004.html (http://http://www.devinci.com/english/roadbikes2004.html.) Does anyone else have this bike (or knows someone who does) and care to share there experiences (good/bad).

I've seen some posts talking about 8/9 speed concerns. I would imagine since the shifters are Tiagra and the derailleur is 105 I do not need to worry about this - right? The bike would be primarily used for a daily commute of 50km. I intend to put a rack and some panniers on it to carry my books, papers, clothes, etc...

The bike is $1200 CDN. Is this a good price?

Also - the bike has Mavic CXP22N rims ... I may elect to put wider tires on as I have to journey over about 3-4 km daily of hard packed trail that has some small loose gravel and occasionally a bit of mud. Is it possible to put wider tires on these rims?

Devinci Apex 2004:

FRAME SPECIFICATIONS: Aero road frame
FORK: Carbone
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano 105 5501 GS
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Tiagra 4403
CRANKSET: Truvativ Elita Isis 52/42/30T
SHIFTERS: Shimano Tiagra 4400
WHEELS: Mavic CXP22N/Shimano Tiagra 4400
TIRES: Michelin Dynamic 700x23C
BRAKES: Promax Dual Pivot
STEM: Ritchey Comp 31.8mm
HANDLEBAR: Ritchey Logic OE 31.8mm
SEAT POST: Ritchey Comp
SADDLE: Selle Italia XO Transam

**the bike also comes with clipless peddles - not sure what kind**

All comments welcome and appreciated! :)


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thanks guys!

i decided to look around a bit more ... i'm looking for something a bit racy yet be able to take a bit of abuse on hard packed gravel paths. I'm currently looking at this one ... it has more mountain bike components on it - not sure if this is a good thing or not ... the bike is about 900 CDN.

Amsterdam 2004

FRAME SPECIFICATIONS: Aero hybrid and touring frame
FORK: Carbone
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Deore LX M570
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano R443
CRANKSET: Truvativ Elita Isis 52/42/30T
SHIFTERS: Shimano R440
WHEELS: Mavic CXP22N/Shimano Deore M510
TIRES: Michelin Transworld City 700x32C
BRAKES: Promax Linear Pull
STEM: Ritchey Comp
HANDLEBAR: Ritchey Comp
SEAT POST: Ritchey Comp
SADDLE: Selle Italia XO Transam

** and clipless peddles ** Shimano M520

late
08-09-04, 06:02 PM
Hi,
I suggest learning a bit about the different kinds of
bikes so you can make a well informed decision. Which is a nice way of saying I don't think that bike is for you. Take a look at cyclocross and lite touring bikes. Both will take a slightly wider tire that will do much better off road. They will also have room for
fenders when you decide you want them. With your commute, I think it is a case of when, not if.
halfspeed
08-09-04, 06:48 PM
late is right. Take a look at Bianchi's Volpe or Fuji's Touring. If you want something maybe a little racier, just make sure it has rack and fender mounts.

anthrofilms
08-09-04, 06:51 PM
i have a road bike for sale
it's a 2004 Marin San Marino size 56 or Large
The bike is virtually new...i bought it straight from the factory only to discover the frame didn't fit me properly after it was assembled

i paid $1,400 but i'm looking to get at least 1K (negotiable)

frame is chromoly/carbon
groupo is Ultegra

if you want the exaxt specs go to marinbikes.com--->bikes--->road bikes--->san marino--->bike goemetry

if you're interested, respond or call 520-272-8702