best bike for 5k
10-10-05, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by cameron
hi, im new to this.
at the moment i have a trek oclv 5500, that i race competitiely at a national level. This bike has been good, although i need to upgrade because it is now too small, as i am 15 years old and still growing. i would rather get a whole new bike, than to swap all the running gear onto a new frame. What do you think the best thing to do with only $5,000 is. I would prefer to have the latest dura ace on it.
any help would be really appreciated.
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Cameron
at the moment i have a trek oclv 5500, that i race competitiely at a national level. This bike has been good, although i need to upgrade because it is now too small, as i am 15 years old and still growing. i would rather get a whole new bike, than to swap all the running gear onto a new frame. What do you think the best thing to do with only $5,000 is. I would prefer to have the latest dura ace on it.
any help would be really appreciated.
Thanks
Cameron
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10-10-05, 10:53 AM
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Post this on the Road Bike Racing subforum to this one too - they are the ones who do.
Oh, and pay attention to these answers. Lots of good info on what to be/not to be like when you get older.
Oh, and pay attention to these answers. Lots of good info on what to be/not to be like when you get older.
10-10-05, 11:51 AM
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Just get a Madone SL 5.9 or a Specialized Tarmac S-Works. Both are solid race bikes and you should be able to find support and parts for both bikes throughout the U.S. If you get something unique, you may be waiting for a while on a repair or spare part.
10-10-05, 12:46 PM
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Budget for a full bike, two wheel sets, a spare frame (don't buy the spare frame, just have $$$ in reserve), and some emergency cash for post crash parts replacements.
10-10-05, 01:18 PM
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Excellent point - you may want a set of aero wheels (like Zipp 404s) and non aero wheels. That can cut $1500 out of the overall budget right there.
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10-10-05, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 7rider
Just get a Madone SL 5.9 or a Specialized Tarmac S-Works. Both are solid race bikes and you should be able to find support and parts for both bikes throughout the U.S. If you get something unique, you may be waiting for a while on a repair or spare part.
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Originally Posted by gmason
Post this on the Road Bike Racing subforum to this one too - they are the ones who do.
Oh, and pay attention to these answers. Lots of good info on what to be/not to be like when you get older.
Oh, and pay attention to these answers. Lots of good info on what to be/not to be like when you get older.
Please don't post the same question in more than one forum. It will only get deleted. No cross-posting.
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10-10-05, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by cs1
College, screw the bike. After you graduate you'll have all the money you want.
if you were 15, racing on a national level, and had a sponser willing to give you 5k to race a bike, i would say go for it. afterall, it's not his money. if it wasn't a sponsership and this was just out of pocket money, then i'd agree with you.
10-10-05, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Yo-
LOL @ this guy.
He's new to this, but he's got an OCLV 5500 that he races at a national level. HAHA. You're definitely an amateur troll.
He's new to this, but he's got an OCLV 5500 that he races at a national level. HAHA. You're definitely an amateur troll.
You're the troll, dipsh*t. Everyone else understood his post except for you. Don't be jealous of this boy.
10-10-05, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by puddin' legs
Budget for a full bike, two wheel sets, a spare frame (don't buy the spare frame, just have $$$ in reserve), and some emergency cash for post crash parts replacements.
Budget well, and you can have a great bike with an extra set of wheels, and cash to spare for a replacement frame and repairs.
Good luck and have fun!
10-11-05, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by koffee brown
No cross-posting.
10-11-05, 02:03 AM
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+1 for dropping ~3.5-4k on the bike, and get a good second wheelset.
Unless - is this straight up cash for any bike supplies you need? Because it would make more sense (since you're only 15, and still have lots of growing), to spend a little less on the frame, use the money for better wheels, or a dimpled jersey, or an awesome TT helmet.
Unless - is this straight up cash for any bike supplies you need? Because it would make more sense (since you're only 15, and still have lots of growing), to spend a little less on the frame, use the money for better wheels, or a dimpled jersey, or an awesome TT helmet.
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Get yourself and Orbea Orca. Super comfortable for the long races (conserves energy for the final miles), stiff enough to sprint (for the final 200meters) and light enough to climb (Basque country is hilly... to be expected by a bike from there...)
If you can't afford to go with Dura-Ace or Record, stick with Campy as Chorus is a bit nicer than Ultegra (personal opinion only, others may disagree... and I do ride Ultegra...)
If you can't afford to go with Dura-Ace or Record, stick with Campy as Chorus is a bit nicer than Ultegra (personal opinion only, others may disagree... and I do ride Ultegra...)
10-11-05, 03:31 PM
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where did he go?
Anywho, I would have to agree with the go a little cheaper on the frame/bike and get some other wheels. There rally isnt the "best" bike, although I could be biased adn tell you that you should go out and buy a de rosa (I heart de rosas) but it should be something that you, YOURSELF get to get on and go for a ride longer than around the parking lot. Your at a very high racing level, you should know this already. Also look into Cannondale's I have heard that they are very solid bikes.
Now wait a sec... You ahve a 5500, whats wrong with it? is it breaking? If it is get your self a new bike! So you can then have one bike to train on, and one to race on
Anywho, I would have to agree with the go a little cheaper on the frame/bike and get some other wheels. There rally isnt the "best" bike, although I could be biased adn tell you that you should go out and buy a de rosa (I heart de rosas) but it should be something that you, YOURSELF get to get on and go for a ride longer than around the parking lot. Your at a very high racing level, you should know this already. Also look into Cannondale's I have heard that they are very solid bikes.
Now wait a sec... You ahve a 5500, whats wrong with it? is it breaking? If it is get your self a new bike! So you can then have one bike to train on, and one to race on
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I'd find the Lightest, Stiffest bike out there for 5000. I'd look at possibly a Madone SL 5.9, which is what I am currently riding. Or a Cervelo R2.5, maybe a carbon Soloist?
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Originally Posted by timmhaan
assuming the post is legit...
if you were 15, racing on a national level, and had a sponser willing to give you 5k to race a bike, i would say go for it. afterall, it's not his money. if it wasn't a sponsership and this was just out of pocket money, then i'd agree with you.
if you were 15, racing on a national level, and had a sponser willing to give you 5k to race a bike, i would say go for it. afterall, it's not his money. if it wasn't a sponsership and this was just out of pocket money, then i'd agree with you.
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hi, i am now looking at a carrera ulissa (https://www.carrera-podium.it/eng/catalogo.html) or the BMC SLT01 (https://www.bmc-racing.com/bikes.cfm?...tID=4&modID=24). what do you think of these? i have done some researching from net and bike shops, and these so far have been my top 2.
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The only way you'll know what bike you really want is to visit an LBS and test ride dozens of em. Or if you wan't a short cut, you could always e-mail Lance Armstrong for advice.
Why does'nt your sponsor get you a coach who can guide you into deciding what you need to race?...
Why does'nt your sponsor get you a coach who can guide you into deciding what you need to race?...
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i quite like the unique brands and more quality brands than the other brands that everyone else has. they are also the brands that i have ridden and quite like... although i rode them with other equiptment that i wouldnt have on my bike, but they still felt good.
the other thing i like about them is they come as a frame and i can put whatever components i want on them.
the other thing i like about them is they come as a frame and i can put whatever components i want on them.
10-13-05, 08:43 AM
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Sooooo.....how do you get sponsered for races?!?!?!?! i would love to race AND have 5k to spend on a nice bike. even just finding a good bike ride in my area is hard?!?!
10-13-05, 08:59 AM
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i would get a carbon soloist, stiff, light, and aero but ride it before you buy it because of sizing
10-13-05, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by SpongeDad
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Seriously, there are so many great bikes out there at that price point or much much lower, I don't think there is a useful answer to the question. As you are "15 years old and still growing", I think spending $5K is a bit silly.
But, if you or your parents have the scratch, then get a Madone / Orca / TCR / Advanced / CR1 / Synapse / Vortex / Extralight / Axiom / Tete.
But don't get a steel frame, they suck. (Asbestos underwear - check).
Seriously, there are so many great bikes out there at that price point or much much lower, I don't think there is a useful answer to the question. As you are "15 years old and still growing", I think spending $5K is a bit silly.
But, if you or your parents have the scratch, then get a Madone / Orca / TCR / Advanced / CR1 / Synapse / Vortex / Extralight / Axiom / Tete.
But don't get a steel frame, they suck. (Asbestos underwear - check).
If i get a good enough job to build a bike based on one of their frames pref the bamboo with in 18 months from time i start saving till build day im getting one.
Thats one more reason why im personaly going to do what some would say is dumb and upgrade my t400 to the max i can. So i have a extreamly nice bike built around the old 1987 t400 frame. Buy the new frame only and transplant the high end parts to the new frame.
If you got a 5k budget you may want to consider lower end custom frame soemthign in 1k or so range then build around that and have something unique. Once you have your parts list and frame picked out take the remaining money and use it for a custom paint job.