Which bike should I buy
08-25-12, 06:42 PM
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Which bike should I buy
Hi
I am new to road cycling and I want to purshase a bike.
I went to a couple of LBS and I would like to have some of your feedback on which bike should
I buy.
My choices are ;
Cannondale Caad 8 5 (105),
Cannondale Caad 10 5 (105),
Norco CRR 3,
Kuota Korsair lite,
Rocky Mountain oxygene 30,
Devinci SL3,
Devinci SL4, S
pecialized Alley elite
and finally Opus Triton.
Thanks
I am new to road cycling and I want to purshase a bike.
I went to a couple of LBS and I would like to have some of your feedback on which bike should
I buy.
My choices are ;
Cannondale Caad 8 5 (105),
Cannondale Caad 10 5 (105),
Norco CRR 3,
Kuota Korsair lite,
Rocky Mountain oxygene 30,
Devinci SL3,
Devinci SL4, S
pecialized Alley elite
and finally Opus Triton.
Thanks
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Go with the one that is most comfortable for you to ride. Everybody is different.
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Hi
I am new to road cycling and I want to purshase a bike.
I went to a couple of LBS and I would like to have some of your feedback on which bike should
I buy.
My choices are ;
Cannondale Caad 8 5 (105), Cannondale Caad 10 5 (105), Norco CRR 3, Kuota Korsair lite, Rocky Mountain oxygene 30,
Devinci SL3, Devinci SL4, Specialized Alley elite and finally Opus Triton.
Thanks
I am new to road cycling and I want to purshase a bike.
I went to a couple of LBS and I would like to have some of your feedback on which bike should
I buy.
My choices are ;
Cannondale Caad 8 5 (105), Cannondale Caad 10 5 (105), Norco CRR 3, Kuota Korsair lite, Rocky Mountain oxygene 30,
Devinci SL3, Devinci SL4, Specialized Alley elite and finally Opus Triton.
Thanks
We spent 8 hours looking and she could not choose one.
Red and White bikes are faster.
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08-25-12, 06:54 PM
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The Specialized Allez Elite is clearly the best choice. Bar none.
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There is no right or wrong answer to your question. Pick whichever one is most comfortable or is from the shop that you like. Make sure the LBS you buy from can fit you properly.
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My choices are ;
Cannondale Caad 8 5 (105),
Cannondale Caad 10 5 (105),
Specialized Alley elite
You can't go wrong with any of these but to me the Caad 10 5 is very expensive ($1600) for an aluminum 105 bike if you can even find one. The Caad 8 is a much better buy at about a grand.
Cannondale Caad 8 5 (105),
Cannondale Caad 10 5 (105),
Specialized Alley elite
You can't go wrong with any of these but to me the Caad 10 5 is very expensive ($1600) for an aluminum 105 bike if you can even find one. The Caad 8 is a much better buy at about a grand.
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You must be Canadian!
Norco,Opus,Devinci. Most people(other than Canadians) have no idea these giys make road bikes.
Try them out & choose the bike thwt fits, & feels the best to you.
I really want a Cervelo R5 as my 1st CF bike, but might consider a
Not many people have them, & i can get a very good deal on a frameset from the factory. Odds are I'll end up with a Norco, I like being different.
Norco,Opus,Devinci. Most people(other than Canadians) have no idea these giys make road bikes.
Try them out & choose the bike thwt fits, & feels the best to you.
I really want a Cervelo R5 as my 1st CF bike, but might consider a
Not many people have them, & i can get a very good deal on a frameset from the factory. Odds are I'll end up with a Norco, I like being different.
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Thanks for all the reply.
I still hesitate on the choice but I will probably go for a test drive tuesday
for the Caad 10 5 and the norco CRR3 because for 1400$ a carbon bike his quite a good price.
The question still remaining is should I go for a lower quality carbon frame or a high quality aluminium frame ?
Thanks in advanced.
I still hesitate on the choice but I will probably go for a test drive tuesday
for the Caad 10 5 and the norco CRR3 because for 1400$ a carbon bike his quite a good price.
The question still remaining is should I go for a lower quality carbon frame or a high quality aluminium frame ?
Thanks in advanced.
08-27-12, 01:32 PM
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The one with the best paint job.
Seriously. Get the one you like looking at the best. If you don't like how it looks, you won't ride it as much.
There's a lot of love on these forums for Caads. I have one. I don't think it is that great. And I think the new Allez is really going to give it a run for its money.
Seriously. Get the one you like looking at the best. If you don't like how it looks, you won't ride it as much.
There's a lot of love on these forums for Caads. I have one. I don't think it is that great. And I think the new Allez is really going to give it a run for its money.
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The one with the best paint job.
Seriously. Get the one you like looking at the best. If you don't like how it looks, you won't ride it as much.
There's a lot of love on these forums for Caads. I have one. I don't think it is that great. And I think the new Allez is really going to give it a run for its money.
Seriously. Get the one you like looking at the best. If you don't like how it looks, you won't ride it as much.
There's a lot of love on these forums for Caads. I have one. I don't think it is that great. And I think the new Allez is really going to give it a run for its money.
If I couldn't ride that "pretty" bike for more than 2-3 hours what good is it for me? Buy a fixie instead.
Go for a serious test ride with these bikes, & choose the one that feels the best.
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I noticed no one has asked what type of riding do you plan to do the most?
This could help make the decision easier too.
This could help make the decision easier too.
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I chose a lower quality CF frame over a high quality alloy, only after riding both, back to back. Again, everyone has different needs, so a nice alloy frame might be perfect for you. Only way to know is by taking a test drive....
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08-27-12, 06:07 PM
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I'd think real seriously about this one....
https://www.walmart.com/ip/15711164?a...g&wl2=&wl3=132
and a bargain at 88 dollars.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/15711164?a...g&wl2=&wl3=132
and a bargain at 88 dollars.
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I have not ridden a CAAD 10. But I rode the CAAD 8 and the Spec Allez. I thought the Allez was much better than the 8. I would look at hte 10 and the Allez. The 8 wasn't bad mind you. But the Allez was just more smooth and handled better for me. Also the Allez was a lot less harsh than the 8. Ride them all and take the one that feels the best.
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I'd think real seriously about this one....
https://www.walmart.com/ip/15711164?a...g&wl2=&wl3=132
and a bargain at 88 dollars.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/15711164?a...g&wl2=&wl3=132
and a bargain at 88 dollars.
