Originally Posted by badkarma
Before I bought my Kestrel I was looking at Orbea and test rode the Onix. That is really a great bike, you'll be very pleased!
Is there any reason why you're just looking at the Onix?
well, it's really because im looking for an "exotic" bike. dunno if that makes ANY sense at all. but anyways, i was thinking about the specialized roubaix comp double. but after reading about the supposed zertz dampeners which according to some posters here DOES NOTHING. i decided to search for another bike. besides, the specialized is not exotic for anything. i read good reviews about the orbea and i like to climb. the orbea seems to be a good choice. i'll post the details after i test ride it.....which could also very well be the day i take the baby home! to finally answer your original question...i chose the onix because im looking for a bike around 2000 - 2500 bucks. the onix has what i like: 105 components, a compact crank. sorry for the essay. lol.