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09-18-11, 01:02 PM
I'm new to California's central coast and I'm excited to get on two wheels again. There are hills with -- relatively light -- trails galore and also a 10 mile ride (paved) to the beach, not to mention around town riding (commute). I've been trying to find a bike that will allow me to enjoy myself in each aspect. Here is what price and assumed function have taken my choices to:
Trek 8.2 DS (formally the Gary Fisher Bodega) http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes...eries/8_2_ds/#
GT Transeo 3.0 Disc http://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._20000__400310
Giant Roam 1 http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...am/7507/44080/
Focus Marakas Trekking Bike - US Exclusive http://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._20000__400310
The last time I bought a bike was 16 years ago, a specialized mountain bike, that I road 22 miles home from school on for a few years, which worked but just spent me. Needless to say, it's been a while and there is a whole new type of technology and I'm not familiar with much of it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.Top pick of these three?
Thanks.
Trek 8.2 DS (formally the Gary Fisher Bodega) http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes...eries/8_2_ds/#
GT Transeo 3.0 Disc http://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._20000__400310
Giant Roam 1 http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...am/7507/44080/
Focus Marakas Trekking Bike - US Exclusive http://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._20000__400310
The last time I bought a bike was 16 years ago, a specialized mountain bike, that I road 22 miles home from school on for a few years, which worked but just spent me. Needless to say, it's been a while and there is a whole new type of technology and I'm not familiar with much of it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.Top pick of these three?
Thanks.