My wife finally getting a road bike!
03-10-07, 05:33 PM
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My wife finally getting a road bike!
I have finally convinced my wife to get a road bike - she was always concerned about comfort and I was relieved when the owner of our local bike store said that if u get the fit right, even an 80 year old grandmother can be comfortable on a road bike! It was great to hear that from him since as any of you who are married understand "helping" your spouse/partner can be a very delicate situation - "do these jeans make me look fat" - warning warning!
Our LBS owner recommended the Jamis Quest WSD. Having ridden on steel for years before moving on to Ti, I think it is a good choice for comfort. And I assume we will work on getting the fit right. The cost is about $1400.
Do any of you have another recommendation for similar price range? That provides better value? Again, I assume we will figure out the right fit - either on WSD or regular, but is this the best bang for the buck - or should I say $1400 bucks!
thanks all
Our LBS owner recommended the Jamis Quest WSD. Having ridden on steel for years before moving on to Ti, I think it is a good choice for comfort. And I assume we will work on getting the fit right. The cost is about $1400.
Do any of you have another recommendation for similar price range? That provides better value? Again, I assume we will figure out the right fit - either on WSD or regular, but is this the best bang for the buck - or should I say $1400 bucks!
thanks all
03-10-07, 07:00 PM
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my wife just got a lemond, they have some nice wsd frames, and one of the bikes with a 50cm tt and 700c wheels. it fits her so much better than her previous two bikes and it's caused her to want to ride a lot more, which is a good thing.
03-11-07, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Surferbruce
my wife just got a lemond, they have some nice wsd frames, and one of the bikes with a 50cm tt and 700c wheels. it fits her so much better than her previous two bikes and it's caused her to want to ride a lot more, which is a good thing.
Did she get an aluminum, carbon or combination frame. I think my wife would find aluminum too rigid and uncomfortable; and carbon is probably out of my price range - $1000 - $1500.
thanks!
03-11-07, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by rick11
I"helping" your spouse/partner can be a very delicate situation,
but is this the best bang for the buck -
but is this the best bang for the buck -
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Originally Posted by rick11
Did she get an aluminum, carbon or combination frame. I think my wife would find aluminum too rigid and uncomfortable; and carbon is probably out of my price range - $1000 - $1500.
thanks!
thanks!
