What to buy?
12-28-04, 09:23 PM
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What to buy?
I'm looking at getting a new bike. I have a mtb and would like a road bike. I have an opportunity to purchase a Redline Conquest Tour for a pretty good price. Does anyone have any opinion or experience on this bike? Seems to be spec'd decently and it will fit my $500-$800 budget.
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Originally Posted by ajs26
I'm looking at getting a new bike. I have a mtb and would like a road bike. I have an opportunity to purchase a Redline Conquest Tour for a pretty good price. Does anyone have any opinion or experience on this bike? Seems to be spec'd decently and it will fit my $500-$800 budget.
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12-30-04, 10:37 AM
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Thanks for that info. The lbs owner already told me that saddle was garbage and that I needed a shorter stem. You didn't find anything on Redlines website because they discontinued the model which is a good reason why I"m getting a good deal on it. I"m not going to be doing much touring just mostly faster recreational riding with some charity rides on the side. I'm mostly just trying to get the most bike for my buck and this seems to be on the top of my list so far.
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Originally Posted by ajs26
Thanks for that info. The lbs owner already told me that saddle was garbage and that I needed a shorter stem. You didn't find anything on Redlines website because they discontinued the model which is a good reason why I"m getting a good deal on it. I"m not going to be doing much touring just mostly faster recreational riding with some charity rides on the side. I'm mostly just trying to get the most bike for my buck and this seems to be on the top of my list so far.
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Yeah, it's the same frame as the one on their website. A darker red. Just test road it today. It's got some brake levels on the top bar of the down bars which I'm not keen on, but besides that it road very well
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Originally Posted by ajs26
Yeah, it's the same frame as the one on their website. A darker red. Just test road it today. It's got some brake levels on the top bar of the down bars which I'm not keen on, but besides that it road very well
Those levers are fairly easy to remove. Maybe the bike shop will do it for you. Or you might keep them, some people like them after they get used to them.
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