Looking for a good road bike on a budget
09-28-14, 09:18 PM
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Looking for a good road bike on a budget
Hello all,
I am looking to upgrade (i currently have a Fuji Sportif 2.1 with tiagra) I have $1500.00 to spend. I am looking for 105 or Ultegra, full carbon. I don't do much climbing, I live in Kansas so no mountain passes here
My LBS has a 2015 Kestrel Talon, and a bunch of Fuji Altamira's, SST's and Transonic's. Any suggestions? Is the Kestrel any good? The Kestrel is less ($1399.99) than the Fuji's (that are all a little out of my price range $1799.99-$1999.99) to me it looks like a good deal.
Thanks for the help!
I am looking to upgrade (i currently have a Fuji Sportif 2.1 with tiagra) I have $1500.00 to spend. I am looking for 105 or Ultegra, full carbon. I don't do much climbing, I live in Kansas so no mountain passes here
My LBS has a 2015 Kestrel Talon, and a bunch of Fuji Altamira's, SST's and Transonic's. Any suggestions? Is the Kestrel any good? The Kestrel is less ($1399.99) than the Fuji's (that are all a little out of my price range $1799.99-$1999.99) to me it looks like a good deal.
Thanks for the help!
09-28-14, 09:28 PM
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Bikes Direct sells the Kestrel for 1399 as well. So if they're going to fit you and tune it for the same price, I'd say it's decent deal. Both the Fuji and Kestrel are nice bikes but not exactly cutting edge stuff. But certainly nice bikes. I'd happily ride either one.
09-28-14, 10:20 PM
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Thank you!
09-29-14, 04:35 AM
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09-29-14, 06:11 AM
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A friend who lives in Charleston, SC has been looking for his first road bike and found a Madone and a Felt F5, both with 105, for under your $1500 budget. There are deals out there.
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Jensonusa.com is selling the Focus Cayo Evo for $1449. it is equipped with ultegra. It's a great bike and a great price.
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