'96 Specialized vs. Vintage Cannondale SR500 vs '13 Defy vs '11 Novara

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08-16-15, 03:48 AM

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'96 Specialized vs. Vintage Cannondale SR500 vs '13 Defy vs '11 Novara

Looking at 4 bikes. Im not afraid of downtube shifters on Cannondale. Will be used as a starter road bike... something to ride for Central Park exercise and 20-30 mile weekend rides.

Leaning Specialized right now (which is why I put this in the Vintage forum) but appreciate opinions.

Thanks!

58cm Specialized M2 Road Bike

Giant Defy 5 road bike- large 56 cm

2011 REI Novara Divano - Large - Carbon Fork

Cannondale 58cm Road Racing Bike Bicycle 7 spd SHIMANO SR500

08-16-15, 04:11 AM

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Cannondale looks good, Shimano 1051 7 speed is bulletproof. Those are fast, reliable bikes, and I use mine with 6 speed 1050 on fast club rides.

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08-16-15, 06:30 AM

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I'd give that Specialized a close look, especially as it is 25% less than the other bikes and is steel. The opinions on the Sachs drivetrain are generally favorable.

08-16-15, 08:50 AM

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Pretty sure the Specialized M2 is aluminum. Those are some fatty tubes and welds for steel.

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I'd give that Specialized a close look, especially as it is 25% less than the other bikes and is steel. The opinions on the Sachs drivetrain are generally favorable.

08-17-15, 04:03 AM

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Specialized, if the shifters work well.