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Forum: Road Cycling

07-07-13, 04:57 AM

Replies: 44

Deciding Between These 4 Bikes: Cannondale, Giant, Specialized or Trek

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Posted By iim7v7im7

In the end...

I chose an LBS just as much as the bike itself. They had an approach that was more comprehensive and the time they took to fit the bike was heads and tails above the other 3 LBS that I visited. They...

Forum: Road Cycling

07-06-13, 06:56 PM

Replies: 44

Deciding Between These 4 Bikes: Cannondale, Giant, Specialized or Trek

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Posted By iim7v7im7

I did just fine...:-)

I did just fine...:-)

Forum: Road Cycling

07-06-13, 01:57 PM

Replies: 44

Deciding Between These 4 Bikes: Cannondale, Giant, Specialized or Trek

Views: 4,143

Posted By iim7v7im7

Well, one bike followed me home...

I really have to compliment my LBS in the rigor of their fitting process. After looking at some of my body measurements we looked at both a Defy and a Synapse (and I took a short ride). I simply felt...

Forum: Road Cycling

07-06-13, 07:21 AM

Replies: 44

Deciding Between These 4 Bikes: Cannondale, Giant, Specialized or Trek

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Posted By iim7v7im7

It will likely be down to these two because...

Well I have a fitting appointment at the Cannondale / Giant LBS today. I think it will come down to them because they have the bikes in my size in inventory. The other LBS had similar models for me...

Forum: Road Cycling

07-06-13, 04:17 AM

Replies: 44

Deciding Between These 4 Bikes: Cannondale, Giant, Specialized or Trek

Views: 4,143

Posted By iim7v7im7

I honestly was much more focused on fit, feel and...

I honestly was much more focused on fit, feel and function.

Cannondale = black with like blue decoration
Giant = white with red and black decoration
Specialized = charcoal with gray decoration...

Forum: Road Cycling

07-05-13, 06:38 PM

Replies: 44

Deciding Between These 4 Bikes: Cannondale, Giant, Specialized or Trek

Views: 4,143

Posted By iim7v7im7

Thanks...

Based on my limited experience, as I said, I liked the Defy best but its based on a 10 minute ride on a non perfectly adjusted bikes. I know that it can take up to 28 mm tires as well. In general,...

Forum: Road Cycling

07-05-13, 05:59 PM

Replies: 44

Deciding Between These 4 Bikes: Cannondale, Giant, Specialized or Trek

Views: 4,143

Posted By iim7v7im7

Here is the breakdown.... - The Synapse is...

Here is the breakdown....

- The Synapse is 105 with a FSA Gossamer crank & Tektro 580 brakes
- The Defy is Ultegra with a 105 cassette & a KMC X10 chain
- The Roubaix is 105 with a Tiagra...

Forum: Road Cycling

07-05-13, 05:27 PM

Replies: 44

Deciding Between These 4 Bikes: Cannondale, Giant, Specialized or Trek

Views: 4,143

Posted By iim7v7im7

relaxed....meant Domane

relaxed....meant Domane

Forum: Road Cycling

07-05-13, 04:44 PM

Replies: 44

Deciding Between These 4 Bikes: Cannondale, Giant, Specialized or Trek

Views: 4,143

Posted By iim7v7im7

Deciding Between These 4 Bikes: Cannondale, Giant, Specialized or Trek

Hi,

I am about to purchase a nicely appointed, new road bike designed for comfort in the <$3,000 (including pedals) from one of two-LBS. both dealers are conveniently located, nice to deal with...

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