Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
I use my Carbon Fiber Cyclocross bike primarily on the road, and on very bad pavement it's as fast or faster than my road bike.
What would work "best" for road racing is very difficult to answer without knowing many details.
What tires will you use?
What type of pavement do you expect?
What are your expectations concerning racing?
If you want to become an elite racer, chances are you want a road bike. Have you considered something like a Specialized S-Works Roubaix? It accepts 28mm wide tires but is a real race machine.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 08-30-13 at 06:08 PM.