LOOKING FOR A NEW ROAD BIKE - - THOUGHTS???
briannw
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I am looking to upgrade my 23-year-old carbon fiber road bike (Specialized Allez, fiber frame, aluminum fork)
Clearly, I have not kept up on technology; the only thing that I know for sure is that I do not want a set-up with a super aggressive geometry.
What have you people seen (and like) for about $2,500?
I try to log 30-50 miles a day on the weekend and ride anything from open roads to traffic in urban areas.
Looking forward to some suggestions
Clearly, I have not kept up on technology; the only thing that I know for sure is that I do not want a set-up with a super aggressive geometry.
What have you people seen (and like) for about $2,500?
I try to log 30-50 miles a day on the weekend and ride anything from open roads to traffic in urban areas.
Looking forward to some suggestions
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http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=75525
Corratec CCT Team Dura Ace Compact 2012
just slightly over your budget but with 53% off at chain reaction cycles and coming with full dura ace kit its gotta be a bargain..0 -
Everything out there in that range will have a decent frame and either Shimano or SRAM components.
Do yourself a favor:
Worry about finding a bike that fits you like a part of your own body more than the bike's brand.
It's even worth spending a couple hundred of that budget on a good fit. After 50 miles, your neck, shoulders, back, and legs will thank you for the proper fit (and the bike that supports it)0 -
Everything out there in that range will have a decent frame and either Shimano or SRAM components.
Do yourself a favor:
Worry about finding a bike that fits you like a part of your own body more than the bike's brand.
It's even worth spending a couple hundred of that budget on a good fit. After 50 miles, your neck, shoulders, back, and legs will thank you for the proper fit (and the bike that supports it)
This. Drop the $250ish to get prefit and then go shopping. Nothing sucks worse than spending $2500 to $3k on a bike that you hurt on every time you ride.0 -
BTW this is the perfect time of year to find a bike. At least here in Houston everything 2012 is on sale to make room for the 2013s0
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Good call on the Fit Kit. Already been looking into it0
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Yeah man. When I bought my tri bike I got prefit and I was recommended an Orbea Ordu, a Trek SC, and a Specialized Shiv. Then you just shop for a deal.0
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http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/race_performance/domane_4_series/domane_4_5_compact/
My husband just bought one of these, Trek Domane. Less agressive than the Madone. He is very happy with it.0 -
Thank you0
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How about the Giant TCR Composite 1?
Nice bike; Shimano Ultegra kit all round... Lovely to ride...
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/tcr.composite.1/11490/55799/0 -
I bought a Jamis Icon Elite. Ultegra group, aluminum bike with carbon fork and seat post, Mavic wheels, weight is 15.75 lbs. Solid ride, great in the corners, awesine acceleration. I think it retails ~$2500. There is also the same bike with 105 I believe.0
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Thanks all. Going to start with Fit Kit and then take a look. But I have had my eye on a Trek (slightly above budget)0
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