New bike for me
05-10-07, 02:09 PM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 6
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
New bike for me
I'm passing on my old bike which is still a nice bike (Canondale R900) to my son. I'm looking to treat myself to a new bike. My early search has me leaning toward a Specialized Roubaix Dura-Ace. I'm 6'2" 210lbs 50 years old. The majority of my riding will be 20 to 40 mile rides in rolling hills, good roads, 2-or 3 centuries, and hopefully a few triathalons a year. What are some of your suggestion?
05-10-07, 02:18 PM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,132
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Seems as good a bike as any,the DuraAce is impossible to beat,NO order in preference nor do I pretend to know of a better or feel that my oppinion counts,the Roubaix has really nice geometry and build,very sensible,I'll add to a list: Treck,Giant,Scott,Bianchi(a trickey site to use),Jamis,a really fun-reasy site.A triple has it's advantages(fact),the compact cranks;50/34 or 50/36,I feel are adequate,I prefer them.
05-10-07, 02:31 PM
#3
hamster with funny pants
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Bethesda, MD
Posts: 608
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
What a fun position to be in! Sifting through all the choices out there to pick the perfect bike for you is almost as fun as riding it when it arrives.
If I were you, I'd find an LBS near you that has a pretty wide range of brands and ride several in different frame materials and with different sets of components. Then you'll be able to use what feels right to guide you in addition to the written information you're able to find online.
Price, of course, is one factor that will help narrow it down. When you walk into your LBS to tell them you're considering buying a bike, one of the first questions they'll ask you is how much you're thinking of spending.
The brands that old and new mentioned are all reputable, as is the Specialized; those makers and several others will all provide an objectively quality product. That's another reason why you should test ride as many as you can and, well, let your heart and your cash follow the preferences of your ass.
I bought a bike myself recently and considered getting the compact crank, but ultimately decided against it because of the cross-chaining issues that people have had. This is very much a matter of personal preference, though. Many who have the compact cranks swear by them.
Good luck, and keep us posted on your search. The people on this board would love to always be in the market for a new bike. Reading about your search makes us feel like we are...
If I were you, I'd find an LBS near you that has a pretty wide range of brands and ride several in different frame materials and with different sets of components. Then you'll be able to use what feels right to guide you in addition to the written information you're able to find online.
Price, of course, is one factor that will help narrow it down. When you walk into your LBS to tell them you're considering buying a bike, one of the first questions they'll ask you is how much you're thinking of spending.
The brands that old and new mentioned are all reputable, as is the Specialized; those makers and several others will all provide an objectively quality product. That's another reason why you should test ride as many as you can and, well, let your heart and your cash follow the preferences of your ass.
I bought a bike myself recently and considered getting the compact crank, but ultimately decided against it because of the cross-chaining issues that people have had. This is very much a matter of personal preference, though. Many who have the compact cranks swear by them.
Good luck, and keep us posted on your search. The people on this board would love to always be in the market for a new bike. Reading about your search makes us feel like we are...
05-10-07, 03:04 PM
#4
You rode how far???
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 579
Bikes: '96 Trek 830; 06 Cervelo Soloist, 06 Scott Scale 70, 2013 Cervelo S2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
would it be too OCP to get one with your name on it????
https://www.coloradocyclist.com/commo...273&TextMode=0
if so, it's too late for me.
https://www.coloradocyclist.com/commo...273&TextMode=0
if so, it's too late for me.
05-10-07, 03:12 PM
#5
Pretend Racer
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Northern Neck
Posts: 1,281
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
The guy at our local Merckx dealer was raving about how great the Merckx carbon frames ride...the 1XM is in the same price range as the Roubiax with Dura-Ace and has a more relaxed geometry.
I love my Team SC but that's not a relaxed geometry frame.
Anyway, just a thought....
I love my Team SC but that's not a relaxed geometry frame.
Anyway, just a thought....
05-10-07, 03:36 PM
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,132
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Originally Posted by dcvelo
The guy at our local Merckx dealer was raving about how great the Merckx carbon frames ride...the 1XM is in the same price range as the Roubiax with Dura-Ace and has a more relaxed geometry.
I love my Team SC but that's not a relaxed geometry frame.
Anyway, just a thought....
I love my Team SC but that's not a relaxed geometry frame.
Anyway, just a thought....
05-10-07, 07:24 PM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Western PA
Posts: 383
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I can certainly vouch for the Roubaix. I got a 2007 Roubaix Pro in December and I think I like it more and more each time I get on it. It is so comfortable. Have fun in your search...
