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06-04-02, 04:51 PM
I have been looking for a new road bike. As my name shows I like Giant bikes but cant seem to find a bike in their line up that I like. I am looking for a touring bike which as far as I know leaves Giant out. I have looked into the cyclocross bikes because of the ability to tour and do some light off road. The Bianchi Axis is the front runner as of this time. I have looked into Jamis. I have seen the Ventura and the Aurora and even at the Quest which is more of a road bike. The Bianchi Volpe and the San Remo are also possibilities. As you can see all of these bikes are in the $600 to $1300 range. Thats about the range I would like to stay in. The biggest problem I have is I cant test ride any of the Bianchi Bikes. Our Bianchi dealer is also a Cannondale dealer that only stocks two small frame Bianchi bikes. I would love to hear from anyone out there that has owned or knows about these bikes or any others in this price range. PS...A little secret for the Giant bike people out there. In 2003 Giant is going to be selling a Cyclocross bike here in the USA. It is to be out near the end of this year. I would love to see the bike but there arent any pictures out and I dont think I want to wait until the end of the year. Thanks for any feedback.