etape or Allez
03-10-08 | 10:08 PM
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From: Burlington ON, Canada
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Well, being a LeMond rider I would say the Etape...but that is bias. In spite of that the LeMond is a nice bike for the $...I love my LeMond.
Cheers,
Brian
Cheers,
Brian
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03-10-08 | 10:42 PM
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From: Berkeley
Bikes: 2010 Tarmac SL, 2013 Fairdale Weekender, 2013 Fairdale Coaster, 1995 Specialized M2 Pro, 1972 Schwinn Heavy Duty, 2014 Surley Long Haul Trucker
They're completely different bikes. What kind of riding are you doing?
03-11-08 | 09:15 AM
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I'll be doing weekend/weeknight rides of beginner length to get in shape. I definitely want something I'm not embarassed about and can grow with me as my strength increases.
In my area, I've heard great things about Specialized, but the eTape is about $250 cheaper (only new Allez's versus close-out eTape's)
I'd be considering the basic Allez double or an equivalent eTape
In my area, I've heard great things about Specialized, but the eTape is about $250 cheaper (only new Allez's versus close-out eTape's)
I'd be considering the basic Allez double or an equivalent eTape
03-15-08 | 08:26 AM
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From: Canton, MI
Bikes: Fuji Newest 4.0 (my first road bike)
There is no bike to be embarrassed of as long as you can keep up. Personally, i would look for a used Cannondale CAAD or E5 Allez off Craigslist or Ebay for a first bike.
The current Allez frames are more like the ones in 2004 than the better ones of 2006-2007.
The current Allez frames are more like the ones in 2004 than the better ones of 2006-2007.
03-15-08 | 10:33 AM
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Full Disclosure: I have an Allez Elite but I'll be unbiased as possible. I think they'll both suit your needs well, but the components on the Allez seem to be better since it's Sora/Tiagra vs. 2203/Sora and the Allez is 9 speed vs. 8 speed. Personally, I don't like Sora or 2203 shifters since they have the thumb shift. The Lemond looks better though with it's red/white color scheme if that matters. The $250 price difference makes it a tough choice because of the component difference. I'd go for the Allez but I think that's my bias talking.
