I keep teetering between buying a new bike or not
04-11-12, 08:05 AM
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Even though this is the wrong place to talk me out of buying a new bike, I decided to hold off for now. I'll probably go ahead and upgrade some parts, particularly the shifters, derailleurs, and MAYBE get better / more aero wheels. I also need new cycling shoes, and I'll probably toss in the new pedals as well.
Then once I ground it out, I'll get a new ride.
Then once I ground it out, I'll get a new ride.
04-11-12, 08:08 AM
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wkndwarrior- if you can afford to upgrade, why not. You can always sell that Trek and it won't be a complete loss. Obviously keep your options open as there are much better bikes than Trek, especially around the 2-3k range.
NICE.
NICE.
04-11-12, 08:37 AM
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Nope; your frame is the current 2.1/2.3 frame which I currently own and like a lot. Butted and formed tubes vs. straight gauge tubing Much lighter and much more comfortable imo.
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this is likely not your last bike. so the only question is, when will you replace it.
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Even though this is the wrong place to talk me out of buying a new bike, I decided to hold off for now. I'll probably go ahead and upgrade some parts, particularly the shifters, derailleurs, and MAYBE get better / more aero wheels. I also need new cycling shoes, and I'll probably toss in the new pedals as well.
Then once I ground it out, I'll get a new ride.
Then once I ground it out, I'll get a new ride.
04-11-12, 10:05 AM
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I'm on my iPhone or I'd find the link and post it here myself, but I have a recent thread with similar questions (the title is "How is the Specialized Tarmac?")
The major difference I have is my current bike is a Specialized TriCross, a cyclocross bike.
I rented 2 bikes from my LBS ($60/day, and they have multi-day an weekly deals). If I bought in 30 days, the cost of the rental credits to purchase.
Bike #1 was a Specialized Roubaix. It was super smooth, comfortable, but not too much faster. Bike #2 was a Specialized Tarmac...and I was about 2 mph faster than on my TriCross (neither rental was properly fitted). I live in the Phoenix area; if I want hills I have to purposely search them out.
If anyone is remotely interested, I'd highly suggest a rental. Try a bike out on your usual rides, compare data, then decide if you want to spend the $$$$.
The major difference I have is my current bike is a Specialized TriCross, a cyclocross bike.
I rented 2 bikes from my LBS ($60/day, and they have multi-day an weekly deals). If I bought in 30 days, the cost of the rental credits to purchase.
Bike #1 was a Specialized Roubaix. It was super smooth, comfortable, but not too much faster. Bike #2 was a Specialized Tarmac...and I was about 2 mph faster than on my TriCross (neither rental was properly fitted). I live in the Phoenix area; if I want hills I have to purposely search them out.
If anyone is remotely interested, I'd highly suggest a rental. Try a bike out on your usual rides, compare data, then decide if you want to spend the $$$$.
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