Originally Posted by
blaise_f
Have you test rode any of them? They all fit very different. The moment I sat on the Masi, I knew I hated it. I rode it a while, but never got to liking it. Surly felt like a Cadillac on first ride. Volpe/Imola, more aggressive, but very 'right' for me as well. Salsa Triple I didn't like either, but I can't recall why (as it was ~two years ago). Geometries are different on the bikes. Who would pay over a thousand dollars without test riding (assuming you haven't)?
Oh yeah, well I intend to try them out, I also need to get sized, which hopefully I can get done soon. It's just, beyond the geometry and the stock components, I was wondering what people were thinking about generally pretty bikes.
Also, I've looked at the Raleigh and I just don't find it as aesthetically pleasing as these others. Obviously, I want the prettiest, best sized, reasonably priced bike, which might be a little hard to find. That's where you guys come in!