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Old 07-30-11, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by eccentricLoner
Hey Everyone !

How's it going ? I've never used a road bike before and am planning to get one. I've tried out the following 4 bikes and was wondering which one of these to get:

(1) 2011 Trek 2.1 CH2 ($1100). Specs: here
(2) Giant Defy 1 ($1300). Specs: here
(3) 2010 Specialized Sectuer ($1300). Specs: here
(4) 2011 Scattante R-670 ($1200). Specs: here

- When I started, my budget was around $1000.
- For the first three, the respective shops agreed to work towards trying to fit it in my budget. So I'm guessing, I should be able to fetch an additional discount of about 10%.
- The Giant Defy 1, for some reason, felt great. I loved it. But the Trek 2.1 is what fits my budget. Can I ask if they can give the Giant Defy for $1000 or $1100, or am I asking for too much of a discount ?
- All are shimano 105, except the Scattante which is Ultegra. But I wasn't the most comfortable in it. Dunno why.

Suggestions ?

Thanks in advance! I am so excited..!
If you can, hold off for a couple months. The 2012 models will be out soon and you may be able to get a better deal on the 2011 models.
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