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I have found the following bikes...which would you choose and why?
'04 T800 - $1034
'06 T800 - $1299
'05 Novara Randonee - $778
'06 Novara Randonee - $821 (Butt ugly I might add)
The bike I get will mostly see commuting duty later on after our trek in the UK, Netherlands and Germany.
'04 T800 - $1034
'06 T800 - $1299
'05 Novara Randonee - $778
'06 Novara Randonee - $821 (Butt ugly I might add)
The bike I get will mostly see commuting duty later on after our trek in the UK, Netherlands and Germany.
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Originally Posted by Doggus
I have found the following bikes...which would you choose and why?
'04 T800 - $1034
'06 T800 - $1299
'05 Novara Randonee - $778
'06 Novara Randonee - $821 (Butt ugly I might add)
The bike I get will mostly see commuting duty later on after our trek in the UK, Netherlands and Germany.
'04 T800 - $1034
'06 T800 - $1299
'05 Novara Randonee - $778
'06 Novara Randonee - $821 (Butt ugly I might add)
The bike I get will mostly see commuting duty later on after our trek in the UK, Netherlands and Germany.
I'm not a fan of the Novara because of the geometry, either. It's a little too short for my tastes. The Cannondale is a very long bike (probably 3/4" of an inch longer than the Novara) which is more important in situations where you are carrying bags, at least for me.
The Cannondale, just to be fair to the Novara, will be stiff - very stiff. Without a load, it will seem too stiff until you get used to it. But under load, and especially pulling a loaded trailer in hilly terrain, that stiffness will be a blessing. With 4 bags and a sleeping bag on tour, my T800 has always been smooth and comfortable. I've tried a trailer with a steel bike (not the Novara) and didn't like the way that the load would push the bike around.
That's my attempt to muddy the waters. I'm sure someone else will come along and do their own stirring
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The 04 T800 I just bought was marked down to 899.00 at our local shop, I made them a offer of 849.00 and they took it. I've only put on about twenty miles so far but its a nice riding bike for me.
2004 T800
2003 Fuji Royale
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Originally Posted by lubers
The 04 T800 I just bought was marked down to 899.00 at our local shop, I made them a offer of 849.00 and they took it. I've only put on about twenty miles so far but its a nice riding bike for me.
2004 T800
2003 Fuji Royale
2004 T800
2003 Fuji Royale
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The '05 Novarra has a road triple on it with higher gearing, so I'd discourage going that route. I personally like the '06 Novarra (I even like that awful color). You should take one out for a ride and also hop on the '04 T800 and see which one you like. They'll ride very different and I suspect you'll very clearly prefer one or the other.
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Originally Posted by cyccommute
Now, put a front rack on it and then put some scratches on it so that it looks like a well loved bike It needs some grime too
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Originally Posted by Doggus
I have found the following bikes...which would you choose and why?
'04 T800 - $1034
'06 T800 - $1299
'05 Novara Randonee - $778
'06 Novara Randonee - $821 (Butt ugly I might add)
The bike I get will mostly see commuting duty later on after our trek in the UK, Netherlands and Germany.
'04 T800 - $1034
'06 T800 - $1299
'05 Novara Randonee - $778
'06 Novara Randonee - $821 (Butt ugly I might add)
The bike I get will mostly see commuting duty later on after our trek in the UK, Netherlands and Germany.
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Can't rec on individual models, but can tell you--whatever you choose, make sure your frame fits you! That's more important than any other tweaks.
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