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Help picking new road bike
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I am in the market for a new road bike to replace my Panasonic DX-3000 from 1988. I am getting into biking more and more as I find that I can't run as much as I'd like to. I like to get a good workout in and I plan on riding some centuries next season, maybe even some basic citizen races as well. I haven't been in the market for a bike in a long while so I am out of touch with where the industry is currently. My budget is $700-1200 and I want a bike that is more "sport" than not. Right now I am riding 60-100 miles a week and plan on upping that next year to 100-150 at least. I generally ride on the flat roads here in the Chicago area but I'd like to ride in the mountains when I visit friends in Colorado. I'm 6'1" and 170-175lbs. What suggestions does everybody have? Can I get a decent bike for my budget and what would a good shortlist be? Thanks in advance for the feedback. Mark |
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"Mark Sinderson" wrote in message ... Hello, I am in the market for a new road bike to replace my Panasonic DX-3000 from 1988. I am getting into biking more and more as I find that I can't run as much as I'd like to. I like to get a good workout in and I plan on riding some centuries next season, maybe even some basic citizen races as well. I haven't been in the market for a bike in a long while so I am out of touch with where the industry is currently. My budget is $700-1200 and I want a bike that is more "sport" than not. Right now I am riding 60-100 miles a week and plan on upping that next year to 100-150 at least. I generally ride on the flat roads here in the Chicago area but I'd like to ride in the mountains when I visit friends in Colorado. I'm 6'1" and 170-175lbs. What suggestions does everybody have? Can I get a decent bike for my budget and what would a good shortlist be? Thanks in advance for the feedback. You might check out the Trek 1000 and 1200. Those are really well made bikes for a good price, especially if you buy an end-of-the-year model. The problem with buying end-of-the-year, though, is that you might not get the color you want, which may be important to you, and you may have a difficult time finding the right sized frame, which is essential. At 6' 1", it sounds like you might need a slightly above average frame. Good luck in your search. M. |
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Ryan Cousineau wrote in message ... On the Campy side, I guess it's Xenon or Mirage, maybe Chorus, at that price. Get the bike that fits you the best. That's all the advice I have about frames. Ryan, what happened to your Campy Record and 52cm frame advice? |
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Ryan Cousineau wrote:
My budget is $700-1200 and I want a bike that is more "sport" than not. In your budget you're probably looking at bikes equipped with Tiagra or 105 components. Both are fine, though some consider 105 the minimum for reasonable racing gear. Not me: I run a mostly old-105 bike with a single Sora right-hand brifteur. On the Campy side, I guess it's Xenon or Mirage, maybe Chorus, at that price. I think you meant to say Veloce, not Chorus, as Chorus isn't available in that price range. Veloce (or Mirage) is no doubt a good group even for active use. Veloce has a mediocre front hub made in Taiwan and a cheap bottom bracket, but neither of those are really a disaster waiting to happen. I think both components are redesigned in the 2004 Veloce group, though. All of this applies to Mirage as well, as it's pretty much the same stuff. -as |
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I am in the market for a new road bike to replace my Panasonic DX-3000
from 1988. I am getting into biking more and more as I find that I can't run as much as I'd like to. I like to get a good workout in and I plan on riding some centuries next season, maybe even some basic citizen races as well. I haven't been in the market for a bike in a long while so I am out of touch with where the industry is currently. My budget is $700-1200 and I want a bike that is more "sport" than not. Right now I am riding 60-100 miles a week and plan on upping that next year to 100-150 at least. I generally ride on the flat roads here in the Chicago area but I'd like to ride in the mountains when I visit friends in Colorado. I'm 6'1" and 170-175lbs. What suggestions does everybody have? Can I get a decent bike for my budget and what would a good shortlist be? Thanks in advance for the feedback. Mark: Lots of nice bikes in that price range; your first priority should be to find a shop that understands your dreams (how you'd like to use a bike, as opposed to how the salesperson rides) and has a clue about fitting you properly. In the lines we sell, the '04 TREK 1500 is what we call a "category killer" with a combination components (including '105 and Ultegra) with a very nice domestically-produced aluminum frame & carbon-fiber fork. At about $1000, it's considerably less than similar bikes last year, and comes in a range of sizes at 2cm increments... none of this small, medium or large stuff. That's just one example, there are many others that would serve your needs very nicely. As to what you can expect from a new bike (improvements over your DX-3000), you'll find huge gains in brakes (dual-pivot now), shifting (STI, integrated into the brake levers, so you have all your controls in one place), lighter weight and better damping at the front end with a carbon fork. You'll also have the opportunity to consider a high-quality triple crankset with really low gears for those mountain rides you've dreamed about. One other thing- don't over-analyze the decision to death. Cycling should be fun, and a good shop will do what they can to make sure all aspects, even the purchase, are a positive experience. That means zeroing in on your needs as quickly as possible and not turning it into an exercise of how many different bikes you can try in your lifetime. --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com |
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Mark:
I was in your shoes 3 years ago and tried to limit my "ceiling" to $1,000. What I found back then was what someone had already mentioned, you will get a decent bike with Sora or Tiagra, but you will have to look hard for 105. Bianchi has some nice bikes but when I rode them, I couldnt get used to the Campy shifters. Fuji does have a great line, although the Newest (steel when I bought it) is now aluminum. I still lust for a Lemond which was a bit out of my price range. Mark Sinderson wrote: Hello, I am in the market for a new road bike to replace my Panasonic DX-3000 from 1988. I am getting into biking more and more as I find that I can't run as much as I'd like to. I like to get a good workout in and I plan on riding some centuries next season, maybe even some basic citizen races as well. I haven't been in the market for a bike in a long while so I am out of touch with where the industry is currently. My budget is $700-1200 and I want a bike that is more "sport" than not. Right now I am riding 60-100 miles a week and plan on upping that next year to 100-150 at least. I generally ride on the flat roads here in the Chicago area but I'd like to ride in the mountains when I visit friends in Colorado. I'm 6'1" and 170-175lbs. What suggestions does everybody have? Can I get a decent bike for my budget and what would a good shortlist be? Thanks in advance for the feedback. Mark |
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"Fabrizio Mazzoleni" wrote: Ryan Cousineau wrote in message ... On the Campy side, I guess it's Xenon or Mirage, maybe Chorus, at that price. Get the bike that fits you the best. That's all the advice I have about frames. Ryan, what happened to your Campy Record and 52cm frame advice? Sorry, Fabrizio. Guess I'm letting the side down. I recommend an aluminum frame, Campy Record Carbon gruppo, and it must be a 52cm frame. If you are taller, you should just get a hybrid bike, because you will only take up room on the road for us serious cyclists. If you insist on a bike made on this continent, only Cannondale and Cervélo are acceptable. Because your limited budget surely precludes purchasing a proper TT bike at this point, I recommend a Cerv Hey, I'm the president -- Ryan Cousineau, http://www.sfu.ca/~rcousine President, Fabrizio Mazzoleni Fan Club |
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