Road Bikes

DannyLlama

DannyLlama

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So, does anyone here know much about road bikes?

I went and checked out at Trek SLR 2000 road bike, mostly fiber... The guy wanted 650 but was able to talk him down to 500.

Is it worth it? should I get it?

What does everyone here ride (not including your 4R!)
 
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Depends on the components, peddles, wheels, saddle, tires, etc. has he wrecked it? If it is carbon and is cracked then that is no good. Does it cone with a computer? Just things to think about.

I ride an all carbon Fuji with Shimano Ultegra components and peddles. Paid 1450 for mine brand new, but it was a previous year's model and on sale because the new ones had just arrived.
 
iFlyUSCG said:
Depends on the components, peddles, wheels, saddle, tires, etc. has he wrecked it? If it is carbon and is cracked then that is no good. Does it cone with a computer? Just things to think about.

I ride an all carbon Fuji with Shimano Ultegra components and peddles. Paid 1450 for mine brand new, but it was a previous year's model and on sale because the new ones had just arrived.
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Which model, if you don't mind sharing?

I just want a faster bike to ride to work, not going to do any triathlons.

Thanks!
 
I have a carbon Fuji Team Pro. Which I love. Actually got it in San Diego while I was out there. There should be plenty of options out there to choose from. Sorry I know I am probably not much help.
 
If you are commuting to work, I'd look for a cyclocross bike due to that its geometry is more rider friendly per se (you ride more in an upright position) than a road bike.

Trek OCLV has progressed over the years. When I worked in Boulder up to 2000, we would steer folks away from carbon if they were over 200 lbs since their down force on the bottom bracket would be intense enough to crack the frame at the bottom bracket area with time. But I think Trek has addressed those problems up to today.

I ride an old Lemond Maillot from 1997. Carbon fiber Trek. It helps that I am only 145 lbs.
 
LittleCaesar said:
If you are commuting to work, I'd look for a cyclocross bike due to that its geometry is more rider friendly per se (you ride more in an upright position) than a road bike.

Trek OCLV has progressed over the years. When I worked in Boulder up to 2000, we would steer folks away from carbon if they were over 200 lbs since their down force on the bottom bracket would be intense enough to crack the frame at the bottom bracket area with time. But I think Trek has addressed those problems up to today.

I ride an old Lemond Maillot from 1997. Carbon fiber Trek. It helps that I am only 145 lbs.
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Is that a type of bike or a name brand?
 
I bought a road bike last summer but now I wish I had bought a full suspension MTN bike instead :(

Mostly because road bikin by yourself sucks and I prefer the outdoors, even if alone.
 
Might be getting a Marin carbon fiber for training. This will go with my 2010 S-Works enduro and my Santa Cruz VP-Free ( soon to be Carbon V-10).
 
I run around on my fuji cyclocross bike with full ultegra/105 set up. I like the flexibility of it. Little more rugged. Throw on street tires when needed for longer road rides and ride a cannon dale mtn on rough stuff.
 
I ride a 2012 Scott Addict. Its a great bike but my next will be a Ti frame Lynskey. Metal frames last much much longer than carbon. I'm wanting to build a Niner MTB, probably a 1x10 hardtail.
I only roadbike because its so much more convienent to leave from the house rather than load up bike and gear to the trails but I'd much rather be offroad than on.
 
What does everyone think about the Various manufacturers out there?

I seem to be drawn out to:

1. Fuji
2. Cannondale
3. Trek
4. Specialize
5. Scott

Other than that, I'm indifferent about the rest.

My budget is under $600. I have interest in the Fuji Newest 1.0.
 
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I'm assuming that you mean "Specialize" and not "Specialty" only because I've never heard of a bike manufacturer named "Specialty". If so all four listed are good brands and you probably cant go wrong with any of them.

The most important thing is a proper fit. I had a Scott CR1 that was a 52cm frame and had crazt pain in my hands/arms and lower back. I moved up to a Scott Addict (very similar frame) in a 54cm and that made a night and day difference. I can ride most all day with no discomfort.

Good luck, riding is a lot of fun!
 
Hulley said:
I'm assuming that you mean "Specialize" and not "Specialty" only because I've never heard of a bike manufacturer named "Specialty". If so all four listed are good brands and you probably cant go wrong with any of them.

The most important thing is a proper fit. I had a Scott CR1 that was a 52cm frame and had crazt pain in my hands/arms and lower back. I moved up to a Scott Addict (very similar frame) in a 54cm and that made a night and day difference. I can ride most all day with no discomfort.

Good luck, riding is a lot of fun!
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Fixed and added "Scott". What is a good entry level Scott bike? I am liking the swivel front bar so I can move it up for commuting and down to just play around.
 
Opps! Looks like I should have proofed my post a little closer. Its "Specialized", me bad. :p

As far as Scott goes, I would probably go for one of these.
Hybrid - SCOTT Sports

If I were to commute it would be something like this. Something with a little fatter tire and ergos that dont require you bent over so far.

I can do some pretty good distance on my Addict which is pretty much a race bike but I couldnt really carry a back pack or anything comfortably. I'm actually hoping to find a job close to home which would be in riding distance.

Keep in mind, I dont know how good this particular model is but the brand Scott is pretty well know.
 
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