New bike advice needed!
05-26-07, 05:20 PM
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New bike advice needed!
I posted this in clydes also, hope it's ok to post here also for additional feedback--thanks!!
O.K. I tried a few bikes yesterday! I'm 6'4" and 220# - 42yrs old. basically I've replaced my running with cycling and i think i've caught the bug!
Well, riding wise I'm doing about 80-100miles/week but I can see me doing only a little more;possibly 120-140 at the most.
Anyways, I tried the Cannondale Caad8 optimo 1 (105 group), (shimano wh-550 wheelset)---- 1350
Bianchi - Nirone (alumn hydroform frame), shimano tiagra-group -----999
Cannondale carbon 1 -- carbon frame - ultegra group--shimano wh-561 wheelset----------2500
I wanted to ride some different bikes to experience the difference in price range and components and frame material.
Being the size that I am and the fact that I like to mash it alot and sometimes also go for longer rides, what types of bikes would you recommend that that I take for a spin next!
price range is 1500ish and my main riding preferences are some faster riding but also being able to do a century here and there!
Also, do I need to have special wheel built up to hold up for my weight?
thanks for the input!!!
O.K. I tried a few bikes yesterday! I'm 6'4" and 220# - 42yrs old. basically I've replaced my running with cycling and i think i've caught the bug!
Well, riding wise I'm doing about 80-100miles/week but I can see me doing only a little more;possibly 120-140 at the most.
Anyways, I tried the Cannondale Caad8 optimo 1 (105 group), (shimano wh-550 wheelset)---- 1350
Bianchi - Nirone (alumn hydroform frame), shimano tiagra-group -----999
Cannondale carbon 1 -- carbon frame - ultegra group--shimano wh-561 wheelset----------2500
I wanted to ride some different bikes to experience the difference in price range and components and frame material.
Being the size that I am and the fact that I like to mash it alot and sometimes also go for longer rides, what types of bikes would you recommend that that I take for a spin next!
price range is 1500ish and my main riding preferences are some faster riding but also being able to do a century here and there!
Also, do I need to have special wheel built up to hold up for my weight?
thanks for the input!!!
05-27-07, 07:23 AM
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Trek Pilot 5.0, Giant OCR Composite, Cannondale Synapse, or Specialized Roubaix would all offer you a more upright riding position and good all day riding comfort. I (48 years, 6'1" and 210lbs) have Shimano WH-550R wheels and they have given me zero trouble but some report less than favorable experiences. You might want to consider a more traditional, higher spoke count wheel which is what I wish I had done originally despite not having any problems in 2,000 miles. I personally chose a Serotta Fierte steel bike with carbon fork because I am used to steel. I also got a great deal, all-Ultegra for $1,900 and the Giant OCR Composite that I was also test riding had a non-Ultegra crank/chain ring and would not shift properly during the test ride. It was a hectic Labor Day sale and I had been looking at bikes for awhile and went with the Serotta. No regrets so far other than I wish I had taken the time to substitute higher quality wheels. This will undoubtedly be my first upgrade or component replacemnt. Considering additional wheel set so that I have a backup.
