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Old October 26th 05, 04:48 PM
Marc Riehm
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I'm looking for any comments that folks out there might have on a road
bike that I am considering purchasing.

It is a new Look KG361 with Centaur drivetrain and brakes. Likely it
will have Campy Vento wheels, although I may possibly upgrade to
Scirocco. Seatpost, handlebars, seat etc. should be "decent", according
to the vendor.

The price is ~2500 CAD (approx 2140 USD at current conversion rate).

Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks, --Marc Riehm,

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Old October 26th 05, 07:25 PM
Larry
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Without question Look is the finest riding carbon bike I have ever road. I
am 45 and have tried most of them and owned quite a few. These bikes have a
perfect ride and finish. Might not be the lightest bike but what is a few
ounces to the average rider at 19 - 20 mph average. If you climb the Alp's
then a few ounce's might matter. Great bike go for it.


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Old October 26th 05, 09:27 PM
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Larry wrote:
Without question Look is the finest riding carbon bike I have ever road.


I have heard many good things about Look but wonder at your blanket
statement. What makes it the finest riding carbon bike? Is it stiffer
or softer than others? How does it track on a fast downhill and how
does it turn at slow speeds?

My experience is that different riders will rate ride characteristic
differently based on personal preference. So, for example I love being
on an extra stiff frame. One of my best friends and a rider well
matched to me prefers a softer ride. Is one "better" than the other?
Only in terms of our preferences,

So, I think, the best advice is for the OP to ride that frame and
decide if he likes it for himself. No question Look makes good frames,
the issue is will the individual rider prefer it (or not) to others.

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Old October 27th 05, 12:10 AM
John Forrest Tomlinson
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This belongs in rec.bicycles.tech, not rbracing or rbmisc.

Thanks

JT

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Old October 27th 05, 12:10 AM
Larry
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Default Wanting feedback on Look KG361 with Centaur drivetrain, Vento wheels

And you belong minding your own business. The guy has a simple question and
may not even know of any other groups. So instead of being a jerk why not
just try and help.

http://www.bikyle.com/Look2005.asp


"John Forrest Tomlinson" wrote in message
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This belongs in rec.bicycles.tech, not rbracing or rbmisc.

Thanks

JT

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Old October 27th 05, 01:19 AM
Bill Sornson
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John Forrest Tomlinson wrote:

This belongs in rec.bicycles.tech, not rbracing or rbmisc.


Disagree.

Me William Myselfson


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Old October 27th 05, 02:25 AM
John Forrest Tomlinson
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On Wed, 26 Oct 2005 19:10:53 -0400, "Larry"
wrote:


The guy has a simple question and
may not even know of any other groups.
So instead of being a jerk why not
just try and help.


I don't understand why you are insulting me. I told him about two
groups which are appropriate for his questions. That's actually
helping him.


And you belong minding your own business.

Why is it that you can object to my providing good facts to someone?

Please step back, take a deep breath and think about it.

Thanks,

JT



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Old October 27th 05, 02:26 AM
John Forrest Tomlinson
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On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 00:19:30 GMT, "Bill Sornson"
wrote:


This belongs in rec.bicycles.tech, not rbracing or rbmisc.


Disagree.


You're mistaken.

Please read the rec.bikes.* FAQ.

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Old October 27th 05, 03:21 AM
Philip W. Moore, Jr.
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Who gives a ****? He is looking to buy a bike, but he's asking technical
questions. Life's too short to correct people's sentences, too.


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Old October 27th 05, 04:26 AM
Jeff Starr
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On Wed, 26 Oct 2005 21:25:28 -0400, John Forrest Tomlinson
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I don't understand why you are insulting me. I told him about two
groups which are appropriate for his questions. That's actually
helping him.

What two groups? You mentioned two groups that you didn't want him
posting in, but only one [ rec.bicycle.tech] that you thought
appropriate.

Jeff
 




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