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Where to buy cheapest XL compact frame bike decked out with Tiagra flight deck?
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Need your hunting skills. Where to buy cheapest XL compact frame bike decked out with Tiagra flight deck? Order of priority... 1.) At minimum Tiagra flight deck. 2.) XL Compact Frame Size 3.) 8-speed Thanks, Randolf |
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Where to buy cheapest XL compact frame bike decked out with Tiagra flight deck?
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Where to buy cheapest XL compact frame bike decked out with Tiagra flight deck?
I have a small inseam and a gorilla torso. Need long top bar and
relatively short stand over. I'm fine with 9-speed. I don't want/need expensive components, but would like the functionality of at least Tiagra shifters...make sense? Randolf |
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Where to buy cheapest XL compact frame bike decked out with Tiagra flight deck?
Need your hunting skills. Where to buy cheapest XL compact frame bike
decked out with Tiagra flight deck? Order of priority... 1.) At minimum Tiagra flight deck. 2.) XL Compact Frame Size 3.) 8-speed Thanks, Randolf Randolf: There are many companies that specialize in putting nice components on el-cheapo framesets and wheels. But that doesn't get you the best bike for the money, it just gets you something with a really cheap frameset and wheels, possibly with a ride not to your liking. The frame and wheels are the only things (apart from choosing correctly-sized stem, bars, & seat position... along with proper assembly) that determine how a bike actually *rides*. Fit & feel. And that varies greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer. You should check out this article on our website- www.ChainReaction.com/roadbiketestrides.htm, for an idea of what to look for when test-riding a bike. It's one of the few pieces on our website that's brand & material neutral, so it's helpful no matter what bike you're looking at. It will also help you to figure out if the dealer is setting things up as they should. --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReactionBicycles.com |
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Where to buy cheapest XL compact frame bike decked out with Tiagra flight deck?
I'm not interested in marketing. Need a functional bike. Like a user
friendly flight deck and some hill climbing gears, but not a pussy (granny) wheel. My dream bike would be fully Tiagra so when I fly by those Dura-Ace guys I can laugh that much harder. Randolf |
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Where to buy cheapest XL compact frame bike decked out with Tiagra flight deck?
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says... Team, Need your hunting skills. Where to buy cheapest XL compact frame bike decked out with Tiagra flight deck? Order of priority... 1.) At minimum Tiagra flight deck. 2.) XL Compact Frame Size 3.) 8-speed Try www.chucksbikes.com . condition 1 & 3 are mutually exclusive. Tiagra is 9spd. ---------------- Alex |
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Where to buy cheapest XL compact frame bike decked out with Tiagra flight deck?
wrote in message oups.com... Team, Need your hunting skills. Where to buy cheapest XL compact frame bike decked out with Tiagra flight deck? Order of priority... 1.) At minimum Tiagra flight deck. 2.) XL Compact Frame Size 3.) 8-speed Thanks, Randolf Sorry I don't have an answer but what is so important about the flight deck compared to other devices? |
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Where to buy cheapest XL compact frame bike decked out with Tiagra flight deck?
wrote: Team, Need your hunting skills. Where to buy cheapest XL compact frame bike decked out with Tiagra flight deck? Order of priority... 1.) At minimum Tiagra flight deck. 2.) XL Compact Frame Size 3.) 8-speed Thanks, Randolf http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...ier_aquila.htm Don't worry about compact, just get a frame with the right top tube/stem length. The seatpost will make up the difference for your legs. If needed, you can just go get a 140mm or 150mm stem later on. If I were you though, I'd find a used 105 bike on Craiglist or similar, depending on where you live. |
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Where to buy cheapest XL compact frame bike decked out with Tiagra flight deck?
I wasn't trying to sound smug. Just have this neighbor who spent a
small fortune on a titanium & carbon bike. Now he thinks he can start training for the Tour de France. He rides like once a month. I ride minimum five days a week if I can help it and ride a very old bike...88' Trek 400 with a 55.3 top tube. I'm 6'1" with an inseam of 32" while wearing shoes. My helmet is about dead center over the front axle. Been ready to cut loose on a bike that actually fits. Rode neighbor's old LeMond which is a 58.5 TT, 120 bar-stem with the seat all the way back on an 1" offset stem and seat height at 41.5 inches. Couldn't believe the time I could make with a larger bike. Was like riding a Cadillac. Never got tired and could just GO! Wasn't for the thing creaking and poor tuning I'd have bought it for $700. Randolf |
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