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Childleftbehind
08-09-04, 07:19 PM
New to this particular board... Hi :)


Anywho, here is my dilemma... I have approx $2500-$3000 to spend on my next bike (My current bike is an '03 Trek 2000)

I want something thats going to have a nice ride (for long distances) and last awhile..

While my current bike is alright, I wouldn't call it uber-comfortable for longer rides (50 miles+)


I've had my eye on the lemond zurich, as well as the trek 5000 and a couple others, I know the ultimate test is to actually ride the bike, but in some instances it may not be possible (if I were to order a custom frame from torelli or someone like that..) I've had just about every LBS owner in town tell me something different, so I'm here asking you folks to help me out.

I'm not really interested in racing. I like riding centuries, and plan on logging probably 5-6000 miles a year on my bike.


Thanks.

halfspeed
08-09-04, 09:53 PM
I really like like my Mercian which I bought for the same kind of riding. A Rivendell Rambouillet may be an even better choice because you don't have to specify anything custom, it's built to do exactly what you want to do. If you're not racing, you don't need an ultralight racing bike, you need a sturdy, comfortable road bike.

Fat tires, relaxed angles, plenty of fork rake and a nice long wheelbase.

For the money you're planning on spending, you don't need to make any comprimises.

http://merciancycles.com
http://rivbike.com