'96 Specialized vs. Vintage Cannondale SR500 vs '13 Defy vs '11 Novara
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'96 Specialized vs. Vintage Cannondale SR500 vs '13 Defy vs '11 Novara
Looking at 4 bikes. Im not afraid of downtube shifters on Cannondale. Will be used as a starter road bike... something to ride for Central Park exercise and 20-30 mile weekend rides.
Leaning Specialized right now (which is why I put this in the Vintage forum) but appreciate opinions.
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58cm Specialized M2 Road Bike
Giant Defy 5 road bike- large 56 cm
2011 REI Novara Divano - Large - Carbon Fork
Cannondale 58cm Road Racing Bike Bicycle 7 spd SHIMANO SR500
Leaning Specialized right now (which is why I put this in the Vintage forum) but appreciate opinions.
Thanks!
58cm Specialized M2 Road Bike
Giant Defy 5 road bike- large 56 cm
2011 REI Novara Divano - Large - Carbon Fork
Cannondale 58cm Road Racing Bike Bicycle 7 spd SHIMANO SR500
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Cannondale looks good, Shimano 1051 7 speed is bulletproof. Those are fast, reliable bikes, and I use mine with 6 speed 1050 on fast club rides.
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I'd give that Specialized a close look, especially as it is 25% less than the other bikes and is steel. The opinions on the Sachs drivetrain are generally favorable.
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Specialized, if the shifters work well.
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