Originally Posted by
Diamond
Trek Portland - Good point about option of installing compact crank. I'll have to give one of these a test ride. If nothing else I like the name!
My 56 is 23lbs and change,stock,fyi.
Originally Posted by
Diamond
Novara Buzz Road - I'm a pretty big fan of Novara but I'm looking for something higher end than this. Have you seen the weird handlebars they put on this bike?
You've obviously never ridden dirt drops. Much nicer to brake/shift in the drops than road drops.
Originally Posted by
Tequila Joe
FAIL. Alloy fork. Sold my Conquest Disc R and returning my Buzz Road because of the alloy forks. Unless you have good wrists and smooth roads I'd avoid this one. Mild carpel tunnel + DC roads means I couldn't ride either of the previous bikes for a week straight of commuting w/out pain.