Originally Posted by markwebb
Anyone know where I can find one in a 56-58 size and purchase on line? The problem with a lot of your suggestions - and they are great suggestions - is most of the suggested bikes are not available on-line. The LBS around here (Louisville KY) don't carry anything except Trek, Lemond, Specialized, Fuji, etc. I would travel to Nashville, Indy, or Cincy if I could find the right bike in my size. Right bike is:
* Steel
* Ultegra
* Under $2,000 complete
That's why the Viner is looking like the right bike - should be around $1,500 when I add triple and upgrade wheels to Mavic Open Pro with Ultegra hubs.
So - if you wanna have some fun - figure out how I can get a steel Ultegra complete bike delivered to me (or picked up close to me) for under $2K.
mark,
you can get deals on steel frames or complete bikes online ,but you will have to browse around for those specials like a Masi with Tiagra group and Alex wheelset or a raleigh Zona +RX500 .
If youre lucky you can stumble on an older Bianchi or cinelli with shifters on the down tube .
And then you could upgrade to STI.
Also ,look in the Ads in" Bicycling".