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Old 12-19-06 | 01:24 PM
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From: Cherry Valley, IL

Bikes: Cervelo R3, Trek 2300, Trek Portland, Schwinn Homegrown, Cannondale Road Tandem, Schwinn Le Tour Commuter, Gary Fisher Paragon 29er

I don't think any such thing exists. I spent hours and hours combing through each of the manufacturers' web sites compiling tables on component specifications and prices and such. When it actually came time to buy I went down the the LBS, told them what I was looking for and the owner came up with some unadvertised specials (not too uncommon this time of year.) I bought a Gary Fisher Marlin for $329 (List was $519 I think) for my son. A year later (just last month) I bought a Gary Fisher Tassajarra GS for $450 (list was over $700) for my daughter.

My recommendation is to do as much research as you can beforehand and then talk to the LBS staff.
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