New bike looking between $700 & $1,100
05-17-05, 04:00 PM
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New bike looking between $700 & $1,100
looking for a new road bike.
Looking for something around 700-1100. I was looking at the cannondale r7 and the trek 1200. Any thoughts out these two or anyothers?
thanks for your help.
Looking for something around 700-1100. I was looking at the cannondale r7 and the trek 1200. Any thoughts out these two or anyothers?
thanks for your help.
05-17-05, 04:19 PM
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There are several Lemond bikes that can be had in that price range. I'd suggest you add them to your list for consideration.
05-18-05, 07:41 AM
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The r700 and trek 1200 dont even come close to comparing look at the 1500, its much closer in spec. and still less than than the limit I think 1049 here in dallas. Compact or traditional geometry? A couple of compacts worth a ride would be the specialized allex elite and the giant ocr and tcr lines. Hope this helps.
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At the low end of your price range I suggest a Specialized Allez with Tiagra/Sora componets (about $550 from my LBS in Florida).
I would then upgrade the wheels (better yet, buy it witout wheels for $100 less), and get Neuvation M28 Aeros (aroudn$275).
For about $75 less, you can get Supergo Korsos off the web. Its virtually an identical wheel.
Your whold package should come in under $750 excluding tax, it will have standout wheels, and give you years of reliable service.
Dave
I would then upgrade the wheels (better yet, buy it witout wheels for $100 less), and get Neuvation M28 Aeros (aroudn$275).
For about $75 less, you can get Supergo Korsos off the web. Its virtually an identical wheel.
Your whold package should come in under $750 excluding tax, it will have standout wheels, and give you years of reliable service.
Dave
05-26-05, 01:05 PM
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i got a Cdale R700 earlier this month for $1200, and I love it. While shopping, I was comparing it to the Trek 1500 ($1000) and the Lemond Tourmalet ($1080). The Lemond looked pretty sweet but I wasn't able to test ride it cuz I couldn't find it in my size.
05-26-05, 01:10 PM
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I love the Specialized Allez Sport, 2005. It is Tiagra/105 and you can probably get it in the high $700 to low $800 range. Very good looking ride, especially in the black color. It has quite a few upgrades over the Allez base model.
05-26-05, 04:00 PM
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I agree on the Allez Sport, I bought a black one several weeks ago and have only managed about 50 miles on it so far, its been raining like mad up here in the PNW and I hate getting it all wet since its so new, but it is a beautiful riding bike. Now that its quit raining we've got 50 mph winds until the rain starts again next week - Yee Haw!!
05-26-05, 07:35 PM
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Depends on what you're looking for. If you want alu frame/carbon fork, then pretty much anything mentioned already would be great. I have an Allez that's tons of fun to ride. But, if you can squeeze out even up to another $200 on the high end, you might want to look at Bianchi. I picked up a 2005 Eros, which has Campy Mirage components. It's steel w/ a carbon fork - admittedly less stiff than my Allez and a little heavier, but if you're not racing on it, who cares...the comfort factor is a significant plus. It's still responsive and lively, and the Campy stuff is, in my opinion, much smoother and more precise than the entry-level Shimano components.
While shopping, I rode a Giant OCR 2, Trek 1200, Allez Elite, Felt F70, and the Bianchi Eros. They're all nice bikes and were all fun to ride. Like I said, just depends on what you're looking for.
My two cents!
While shopping, I rode a Giant OCR 2, Trek 1200, Allez Elite, Felt F70, and the Bianchi Eros. They're all nice bikes and were all fun to ride. Like I said, just depends on what you're looking for.
My two cents!
