Help choosing roadbike
06-07-10, 01:49 PM
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Help choosing roadbike
I've been searching for a new road bike for some time now, and I don't really want to spend a lot of money since I'm not a serious rider. I really like the retro look similar to most fixed geared bicycles but I live in an area with hills. If I can't find a decent road bike that has the classic look I'm going for at a reasonable price, I may end up buying a hybrid or settle with a fixed/single speed bike.
A LBS has a Specialized 2010 Allez Steel available for $609, but the only thing that bothers me is that it weighs 27lbs.
https://wheelworld.com/product/specia...el-59487-1.htm
Another LBS has a hybrid 2006 Raleigh Route 1 for $500 out the door, but I'm not to happy with a slanted frame. Beside that, the bike is really light and is the closest hybrid I can find similar to a road bike.
https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...1015&Type=bike
A LBS has a Specialized 2010 Allez Steel available for $609, but the only thing that bothers me is that it weighs 27lbs.
https://wheelworld.com/product/specia...el-59487-1.htm
Another LBS has a hybrid 2006 Raleigh Route 1 for $500 out the door, but I'm not to happy with a slanted frame. Beside that, the bike is really light and is the closest hybrid I can find similar to a road bike.
https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...1015&Type=bike
06-07-10, 01:55 PM
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where do you live? one of the lbs's near me has a nice Kona with downtube shifters thats in the 300 range, i think its an excellent non-serious road bike, i dont know how much it weights, but its not a total tank, for sure.
there seems to be a lot out there in the way of cheaper road bikes now-a-days, and if you're not riding a ton or competitively, i think downtube shifters are passable to keep the budget down.
if my budget were in the 600 range, and i was a newb, i would get the bikes direct windsor fens hands down. alu frame, and shimano 105 mainly, @699, thats a bargain.
there seems to be a lot out there in the way of cheaper road bikes now-a-days, and if you're not riding a ton or competitively, i think downtube shifters are passable to keep the budget down.
if my budget were in the 600 range, and i was a newb, i would get the bikes direct windsor fens hands down. alu frame, and shimano 105 mainly, @699, thats a bargain.
06-07-10, 02:02 PM
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I did take a look at a few Kona Bikes at my LBS, I liked the way they rode but I'm really sold on having a classic look on the frame. I don't like how the Kona's slant up towards the handlebars.
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I'd vote for the specialized. You can certainly get a "better" deal at BD but it's nice to get your first bike from the LBS so that they can help you with fit, tuning, etc. It's a good entry-level price and -- if you get really into it -- you can get fancy with upgrades or a quality used or new bike online once you know what you're doing.
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If you want the classic steel look without the weight you are going to have to pay for it.
https://somafab.com/smoothie.html
https://surlybikes.com/frames/pacer_frame/
https://gunnarbikes.com/site/bikes/roadie/
https://somafab.com/smoothie.html
https://surlybikes.com/frames/pacer_frame/
https://gunnarbikes.com/site/bikes/roadie/
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