BeeTL
08-10-04, 09:22 PM
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Road Cycling - My ideal road bike - does it exist?
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LordOpie
08-10-04, 09:37 PM
are you saying you do NOT have an LBS that would build you a bike?
Try to find a 2003 Fuji Roubaix Pro
Try to find a 2003 Fuji Roubaix Pro
Stubacca
08-10-04, 09:39 PM
Fuji Roubaix Pro.
Reynolds 853 frame, 105 grouppo, carbon fork. Should be able to find one for around $1K or less. I paid about $950 for an '03 model in December '03. '05s should be out soon, so expect the '04s to drop in price a bit.
Reynolds 853 frame, 105 grouppo, carbon fork. Should be able to find one for around $1K or less. I paid about $950 for an '03 model in December '03. '05s should be out soon, so expect the '04s to drop in price a bit.
Stubacca
08-10-04, 09:44 PM
If cost is no issue, I'd suggest doing what LordOpie says - find a shop to build you a bike. A good shop should be able to build you up something like a Gunnar Roadie or Sport, with a complete 105 grouppo and carbon fork for somewhere between $1500-1800 (from memory, I was quoted about $1600 for such a build).
MtnMan
08-10-04, 09:52 PM
If you are confident enough in your fit dimensions, you might want to check out www.gvhbikes.com. He'll build it exactly as you want it, no compromises. He has a great selection of frames and his prices are super.
LordOpie
08-10-04, 10:01 PM
If cost is no issue, I'd suggest doing what LordOpie says - find a shop to build you a bike. A good shop should be able to build you up something like a Gunnar Roadie or Sport, with a complete 105 grouppo and carbon fork for somewhere between $1500-1800 (from memory, I was quoted about $1600 for such a build).
Was this Mob Cyclery? A friend got a similar build for a similar price. I'm so hoping my job keeps going well. This winter I wanna get a custom build. Where'd ya buy from?
Was this Mob Cyclery? A friend got a similar build for a similar price. I'm so hoping my job keeps going well. This winter I wanna get a custom build. Where'd ya buy from?
Stubacca
08-10-04, 10:13 PM
Was this Mob Cyclery? A friend got a similar build for a similar price. I'm so hoping my job keeps going well. This winter I wanna get a custom build. Where'd ya buy from?
I talked to Mob Cyclery, and also Bikesource - both had similar pricing, but Mob Cyclery is likely where I'd buy from. Bikesource actually had an orange Gunnar Sport built with matching fork and 105 for $1200 when I was down there. I would have walked out with it that day, but it was a size too small.
I ended up buying a Fuji Roubaix Pro which I'm pretty happy with for the moment. Hopefully starting a new job in a week or so, so I'm thinking of shouting myself a cooler frame and transferring the components... it's been my first roadie, so I know a lot more about what geometry I like now than I did when purchasing it.
I talked to Mob Cyclery, and also Bikesource - both had similar pricing, but Mob Cyclery is likely where I'd buy from. Bikesource actually had an orange Gunnar Sport built with matching fork and 105 for $1200 when I was down there. I would have walked out with it that day, but it was a size too small.
I ended up buying a Fuji Roubaix Pro which I'm pretty happy with for the moment. Hopefully starting a new job in a week or so, so I'm thinking of shouting myself a cooler frame and transferring the components... it's been my first roadie, so I know a lot more about what geometry I like now than I did when purchasing it.
kerank
08-11-04, 09:47 PM
Sounds like a description of the Bianchi Imola to me:
http://www.bianchiusa.com/imola.html
http://www.bianchiusa.com/imola.html
Stubacca
08-11-04, 09:52 PM
I like the Fuji, and I'm sure you will too. My only reason for hankering after a different steel frame is really just my usual lust for new stuff :). The geometry is pretty good to ride and comfy over longer distances.
The Roubaix Pro comes with a double crank (53-39) and 12-23 cassette. I change the cassette out for a 12-27 when I'm hitting the hills. Depending on your fitness, you may like to change the cassette from day one for a 12-25 or 12-27 (should be able to get a credit on the original). The stock saddle was also crap, so I changed that out straight after the inital test ride (for a Brooks). Everything else about the bike has been fantastic, and I have no problems recommending it.
The Roubaix Pro comes with a double crank (53-39) and 12-23 cassette. I change the cassette out for a 12-27 when I'm hitting the hills. Depending on your fitness, you may like to change the cassette from day one for a 12-25 or 12-27 (should be able to get a credit on the original). The stock saddle was also crap, so I changed that out straight after the inital test ride (for a Brooks). Everything else about the bike has been fantastic, and I have no problems recommending it.
froze
08-12-04, 12:22 AM
At GVH you can get a really nice retro looking steel frame and fork with chrome lugs from Cinelli called the Super Corsa for around $850; then have them spec it with 105 components. And as an option keep the steel fork that comes with the Cinelli and have GVH put on a carbon fork; then you would have both forks should you ever want to switch to the steel.