Thread: Observations about my new Touring Bike vs. my Racing Bike
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Old 06-14-10 | 09:28 PM
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nun
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Bikes: Rivendell Quickbeam, Rivendell Rambouillet, Rivendell Atlantis, Circle A town bike, De Rosa Neo Primato, Cervelo RS, Specialized Diverge

Originally Posted by sstorkel
Sounds like you need an "endurance" road bike (Specialized Roubaix, Cervelo RS, Look 566, Giant Defy, Felt Z-series, etc) rather than a race bike. My 16lb RS is good for 6-8 hours/day @ 18-22mph. Handling is more relaxed than a race bike (Specialized Tarmac, Cervelo R3) but more responsive than my touring bike. Overall, it's a pretty good compromise...
Hmmmmm! what about a 1980's sport tourer, or maybe a classic Italian steel frame with some modern components, fast, agile and comfortable.
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