I'm new to cyclocross and looking for a good quality bike...help me please!
09-21-14, 11:05 PM
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I'm new to cyclocross and looking for a good quality bike...help me please!
I went to a few bike shops today and was steered towards the Cannondale Quick CX 3 2014 $800 (with the flat handle bar, which I kind of want) and to the Fuji Cross 3.0 2014 (on sale for $1099).
Both seem like nice bikes but I'd love all of your suggestions and/or opinions. I haven't biked in 20 years and I am getting back into it. What do you think is a good quality bike without being too expensive?
Kathleen
Both seem like nice bikes but I'd love all of your suggestions and/or opinions. I haven't biked in 20 years and I am getting back into it. What do you think is a good quality bike without being too expensive?
Kathleen
09-21-14, 11:33 PM
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A couple of months ago I got 2013 Ridley X-Bow. Great Bike. I wanted something efficient for fast road rides and the occasional trail, but not as stiff as a competition road bike. The carbon fork and 700c wheels with 38mm tires make for a smooth and reasonably comfortable ride. Swapped out the 11-25 cassette for a 11-28 and all is well.
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09-22-14, 07:41 AM
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I'd say go with the Fuji. The pogo-stick fork on the Cannondale will waste a lot of power if you're riding on the road (paved or unpaved). And flat bars may seem more comfortable to a beginner, but they're really limiting on longer rides (or windy days). I don't have weights for either bike, but I suspect the Fuji is at least a few pounds lighter than the Cannondale.
09-30-14, 04:35 AM
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I purchased a Gunnar Crosshairs and really like it.
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