Originally Posted by
spdracr39
My current one is a Cannondale Synapse Aluminum with Sora components. What do you think ? The Cannondale dealers in my area are not my favorite. I have a great Giant/Specialized dealer nearby that does all my work. Are those brands that much different when riding the same style?
"It's not about the bike." There are much greater differences among bike shops than there is among bike brands. My usual advice is first to shop for a bike shop. Once you find the right one, select the style you want and the price range you are comfortable with and leave the rest to them.
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