Intro from newbie
08-11-08 | 02:53 PM
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Junior WHAT?!?!
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Intro from newbie
Been reading here for about a week and thought it was time to sign up. As is often the scenario, I'm just now getting back into biking after a long (5 year) layoff. I've been caretaking a back injured wife(who's now on the mend!) and two boys (both off to college in only 10 more days!!) so now have some time to ride. Alas, since I last got on a bike I've aged (55) and gained 30 lbs(210). Live in the Dallas/Ft Worth area so I have plenty of good riding days available (if you like hot, which I do).
Since my oldest had my bike(and his bike, and a new one) stolen at The Univ. of Arizona I need a new bike (darn). Pretty much settled on a Roubiax until the evil man at the LBS showed me a Madone. Looks like more test rides in store for me. Things have sure changed over the years.
Don
Since my oldest had my bike(and his bike, and a new one) stolen at The Univ. of Arizona I need a new bike (darn). Pretty much settled on a Roubiax until the evil man at the LBS showed me a Madone. Looks like more test rides in store for me. Things have sure changed over the years.
Don
08-11-08 | 02:56 PM
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Time for a change.
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: 6 miles inland from the coast of Sussex, in the South East of England
Bikes: Dale MT2000. Bianchi FS920 Kona Explosif. Giant TCR C. Boreas Ignis. Pinarello Fp Uno.
Been reading here for about a week and thought it was time to sign up. As is often the scenario, I'm just now getting back into biking after a long (5 year) layoff. I've been caretaking a back injured wife(who's now on the mend!) and two boys (both off to college in only 10 more days!!) so now have some time to ride. Alas, since I last got on a bike I've aged (55) and gained 30 lbs(210). Live in the Dallas/Ft Worth area so I have plenty of good riding days available (if you like hot, which I do).
Since my oldest had my bike(and his bike, and a new one) stolen at The Univ. of Arizona I need a new bike (darn). Pretty much settled on a Roubiax until the evil man at the LBS showed me a Madone. Looks like more test rides in store for me. Things have sure changed over the years.
Don
Since my oldest had my bike(and his bike, and a new one) stolen at The Univ. of Arizona I need a new bike (darn). Pretty much settled on a Roubiax until the evil man at the LBS showed me a Madone. Looks like more test rides in store for me. Things have sure changed over the years.
Don
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08-11-08 | 05:08 PM
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Lincoln, CA
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Lincoln, CA
Bikes: 94 Giant ATX 760, 2001 Biachi Eros, 2005 Giant OCR2 Composite +
Welcome back to riding and welcome to the 50+ crowd. 
We have lots of good emoticons
, so you will want to post often
and use them 
whenever possible. Be sure we get a picture 
of your bike when you decide. 
We have lots of good emoticons, so you will want to post often and use them whenever possible. Be sure we get a picture of your bike when you decide.
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Truth is stranger than reality.
'96 Giant ATX 760 MTB
'01 Bianchi Eros
'05 Giant OCR Llimited Carbon Fiber + upgrades
08-11-08 | 05:20 PM
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Seattle, Washington, USA
Bikes: 2009 Chris Boedeker custom; 2007 Bill Davidson custom; 2021 Bill Davidson custom gravel bike; 2022 Specialized Turbo Vado e-bike
08-11-08 | 05:49 PM
#5
Plays in traffic
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 6,971
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From: Rochester, NY
Bikes: 1996 Litespeed Classic, 2006 Trek Portland, 2013 Ribble Winter/Audax, 2016 Giant Talon 4
As I recall, the Roubaix is a relaxed geometry and the Madone a race geometry. A better comparison would be Roubaix and Pilot.
Of course, this didn't stop me from spending $20 in raffle tickets to try and win a Madone this weekend. And as usual, they gave "my" bike so some chick. Grrr...
Of course, this didn't stop me from spending $20 in raffle tickets to try and win a Madone this weekend. And as usual, they gave "my" bike so some chick. Grrr...
08-11-08 | 06:33 PM
#6
gone ride'n
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,050
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From: Upstate NY
Bikes: Simoncini, Gary Fisher, Specialized Tarmac
Both bikes you are looking at would be great bikes, I bought a Tarmac but may have preferred a Roubaix more as the Tarmac is a tad stiff on a long ride for my taste.
BTW
Last edited by cyclinfool; 08-11-08 at 06:41 PM.
08-11-08 | 06:58 PM
#7
just keep riding
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Milledgeville, Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Black Mountain Cycles MCD,2017 Advocate Cycles Seldom Seen Drop Bar, 2017 Niner Jet 9 Alloy, 2015 Zukas custom road, 2003 KHS Milano Tandem, 1986 Nishiki Cadence rigid MTB, 1980ish Fuji S-12S
I thought the new Madones came in both flavors.
08-11-08 | 09:16 PM
#8
Senior Member ??
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,098
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From: Englewood,Ohio
Bikes: 2007 Trek Madone 5.0 WSD - 2007 Trek 4300 WSD - 2008 Trek 520 - 2014 Catrike Trail
I think you're right. There's the Madone and the Madone Pro series.
I personally prefer the Madone WSD
I personally prefer the Madone WSD
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08-11-08 | 09:18 PM
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From: Englewood,Ohio
Bikes: 2007 Trek Madone 5.0 WSD - 2007 Trek 4300 WSD - 2008 Trek 520 - 2014 Catrike Trail
They're both good looking bikes. Enjoy the test rides
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