road bike - what to get
07-03-07, 10:29 PM
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road bike - what to get
So it happend that I am "in between" road bikes at the moment and ride around on either my time-trial bike (will be getting rid of it some time soon, have not done a single time trial since I moved over here from Europe) or my track bike. Finally, I am ready for a new road bike but I have fallen behind on what's hot and what's not.
So far, the budget is around USD3000, might expand or shrink a bit (i.e. +/-USD500) as I explore the opportunities. I am 5'10" and weigh 145lbs (hope the conversion is right - 179cm and 63kg), so I don't really need a custom frame (ride a 52cm track bike, probably will go for the same size).
What can I get for that much today? I want something that climbs well and is comfortable for longer rides. Given the pricetag and the requirements, what are the prebult options for me? Should I buy a frameset and build it up? I don't really have the time, so the price of a buldup would have to factor in the mechanic fees. Any other ideas from the BS's collective are welcome.
So far, the budget is around USD3000, might expand or shrink a bit (i.e. +/-USD500) as I explore the opportunities. I am 5'10" and weigh 145lbs (hope the conversion is right - 179cm and 63kg), so I don't really need a custom frame (ride a 52cm track bike, probably will go for the same size).
What can I get for that much today? I want something that climbs well and is comfortable for longer rides. Given the pricetag and the requirements, what are the prebult options for me? Should I buy a frameset and build it up? I don't really have the time, so the price of a buldup would have to factor in the mechanic fees. Any other ideas from the BS's collective are welcome.
07-03-07, 11:12 PM
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There are a ton of nice bikes in that price range.
Depending on what type of riding you'll be doing I'd look at bikes by
Scott
Bianchi
Pinarello
Look
Cervelo
There are a ton more but that will get you started
Scott CR1
Bianchi 928
Depending on what type of riding you'll be doing I'd look at bikes by
Scott
Bianchi
Pinarello
Look
Cervelo
There are a ton more but that will get you started
Scott CR1
Bianchi 928
07-04-07, 12:10 AM
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theres also the specialized roubaix which has a more relaxed geometry in comparison to say the specialized tarmac (racing bike).
and the roubaix is damn sexy as well as kick ass.
and the roubaix is damn sexy as well as kick ass.
07-04-07, 08:24 AM
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buy something thats in your budget, fits you well, and has a a good life expectancy.
07-04-07, 09:36 AM
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I am going to buy from a local shop. This way I can test ride it and I can be sure to get service when I need it.
So far I am leaning toward this: https://www.sbrshop.com/store/product.php?pyid=cb-0037. Is this a good price? What comparible bikes are out there?
So far I am leaning toward this: https://www.sbrshop.com/store/product.php?pyid=cb-0037. Is this a good price? What comparible bikes are out there?
07-04-07, 10:01 AM
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I think you can get the old Trek Madone Ultegra also for that price these days and a Bianchi 928 Centaur.
