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 Post subject: New Bike Advice
PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:15 pm 
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Looking to get a road bike. Budget is LOW due to the fact that I won't be riding it a lot and I don't really care to have a $1500+ bike sitting around collecting dust. I would appreciate your opinions on best bang for the buck. I know mountain components, but have no clue on what road parts are equal/better across the board. Here's what I'm looking at:

Trek 1.2, $900:
Frame: Aluminum
Fork: Bontrager Carbon
Wheels: Alloy hubs; Bontrager Approved alloy rims
Tires: Bontrager T1, 700x23c (43cm: Race Lite, 650x25c)
Shifters: Shimano Sora STI, 9 speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra
Crank: FSA Vero, 50/34
Cassette: SRAM PG-950 11-26, 9 speed
Saddle: Bontrager Affinity 1, steel rails
Seat Post: Bontrager Alloy, infinite tilt adjustment, 20mm offset
Handlebars: Bontrager Race VR-C, 31.8mm
Stem: Bontrager SSR, 10 degree, 31.8mm
Headset: 1-1/8" semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
Brakeset: Alloy dual-pivot brakes w/Shimano Sora STI levers
http://www.trekbikes.com/au/en/bikes/road/1_series/12u/


Specialized Allez, $830:
FRAME: Specialized A1 Premium aluminum
FORK: Specialized FACT carbon
HEADSET: 1-1/8" sealed Cr-Mo bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm alloy cone spacer with 20mm of spacers
STEM: Alloy, CP bolt, 31.8mm
HANDLEBARS: Specialized Elite
FRONT BRAKE: Light dual pivot brake, Teflon pivots, forged alloy, w/ standard angle adjustable pads
REAR BRAKE: Light dual pivot brake, Teflon pivots, forged alloy, w/ standard angle adjustable pads
BRAKE LEVERS: Shimano 2300 STI
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano 2300
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano 2300
SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano 2300 STI
CASSETTE: Shimano HG-50, 8-speed, 13-26t
CRANKSET: Shimano 2300
RIMS: Mavic CXP22
HUBS: Forged aluminum, sealed bearing, QR, 32h
TIRES: Specialized All Condition Sport
SADDLE: Body Geometry Riva Road
SEATPOST: Specialized Sport
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBC ... cname=Road

Raleigh Revenio 2.0, $740:
Frame: Aluminum
Fork: Custom Carbon
Cranks: FSA Omega Compact 34/50t
BB: FSA Mega Exo External Bearing
F.Derail: Shimano Sora
R.Derail: Shimano Sora
Shifter: Shimano Sora 9spd
Br.Levers: Shimano Sora STI
Brakes: Tektro Dual Pivot w/Cartridge Pads
Cassette: Shimano HG50 9spd (12-25t)
Wheels: Weinmann TR18 Double Wall
Tires: Vittoria Zaffiro 700x23c
Handlebar: Avenir 200 Series Road, 31.8 Short Drop
Stem: Avenir 200 Series, 3D Forged, 31.8
Seatpost: Avenir 200 Series 31.6x350mm
Seat: Avenir 200 Series Road
Headset: FSA Integrated Cartridge Bearings
http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/road/revenio-20-11/


Felt Z100, $850:
Frame: Felt Aluminum
Fork: Carbon
Rims/Wheels: Alex R500
Hubs: Felt aluminum
Tires: Felt Speed All-Weather, 700 x 25c
Crankset: FSA Tempo, 52/42/30
Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora
Rear Cogs: SunRace, 9-speed: 12-25
Shifters: Microshift
Handlebars: Felt VS aluminum
Stem: Felt 6061 aluminum
Brake Levers: Microshift w/bar-top levers
Brakes: Dual-pivot
Saddle: Felt D2 Anatomic Road
Seat Post: Felt SL aluminum
http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2011/Ro ... /Z100.aspx


Again, I don't want anything real fancy when it will likely get ridden less then 10 times a year. Thanks for any info/opinions :cheers:


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 Post subject: Re: New Bike Advice
PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:23 pm 
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I realize this may not be directly responsive but you may want to consider going into the $2K and under range. Your options really open up and almost everyone I know who gets a new type of bike who already rides ends up liking the new kind of bike and wants a better one fast. That being said, the Trek looks like a good spec if your gonna stay below 1K. Happy shopping

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 Post subject: Re: New Bike Advice
PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:27 pm 
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I'm pretty certain of the pricepoint. I've owned road bikes in the past and they've sat and not seen daylight often. I got a screaming deal on my last road bike ( viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6377 ) and I sold it 3 months later without ever riding it--not one time (needed the money to build my RIP9, sold it for a $200 profit).

Thanks for the reply just the same :cheers:


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 Post subject: Re: New Bike Advice
PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:51 pm 
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You should probably buy used again -- given the quality of drivetrains you've become accustomed to on your mountain bikes, you'll likely be dissatisfied with anything below Shimano 105 on a road bike. At that pricepoint you'll probably be able to find a full 105 set-up, or even 105/Ultegra on a gently used bike.

Here's a list of road components by order of quality which you might find useful when bike shopping.

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 Post subject: Re: New Bike Advice
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Quite a few options for the under $1k range

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/road_bikes.htm


Here's a full carbon frame with a partial 105 gruppo for under $1k
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/win ... _carb9.htm

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 Post subject: Re: New Bike Advice
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noissiM wrote:
Quite a few options for the under $1k range

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/road_bikes.htm


Here's a full carbon frame with a partial 105 gruppo for under $1k
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/win ... _carb9.htm
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Bikesdirect is the way to go to get the most bang out of your buck, especially since you're probably comfortable with doing your own wrenching.

I've owned 4 different bikes from BD and have not had a single issue with any of them.


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 Post subject: Re: New Bike Advice
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I would suggest nothing below Shimano 105 components or SRAM Rival. Look into Giant, Felt (Z85), Trek (2.1 or 2.3). but if its really out of the picture I'll probably pick Trek 1.2 out of your choices cause of a little better components on some.

Fuji makes some inexpensive road bikes as well.


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 Post subject: Re: New Bike Advice
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I would say be patient and buy used.

Couple of reasons:

1. low end road bikes have little resale value. If you don't use it, you are not going to get back the cash.

2. Southern California. People buy shit all the time that they later find out they are no longer interested in. Point in case (both the dog and the bike). Bike was under 1k used and I will say the dog has been worth every penny.
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Patience is key as is (in my opinion) scouring the bike boards and be willing to drive a bit.

Otherwise, Trek was selling full Carbon Pilot 5.0 for 1299.00. Not sure if they still have them but it was a damn nice bike for the money.


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 Post subject: Re: New Bike Advice
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Shimano road stuff sucks! go with Sram, even the new low end Apex stuff is solid.

How tall are you? I am thinking of selling my Felt, I need new wheels for the BMC.

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EMFC wrote:
Shimano road stuff sucks! go with Sram, even the new low end Apex stuff is solid.

you been smokin that bakersfield ditch weed?

you look into those rafting reservations with kids yet?


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Shimano road stuff sucks! go with Sram, even the new low end Apex stuff is solid.

How tall are you? I am thinking of selling my Felt, I need new wheels for the BMC.


I need a size 54, but I'm not looking to buy until this Summer. Just doing my research now.


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I was you this time last year. All dirt knowledge, and I knew nothing about the skinny tire set. My .02; buy used and get as much carbon as you can , Frame, Fork, Seatstays, Bars, Seatpost whatever you can get for your money. Your back and butt will thank you. I think the time to buy is now, if you wait till summer the guy that thinks his bike is just collecting dust now, and wants to sell it, might change his mind when the weather is nicer. I watched the price go up steadly as the spring rolled into summer last year. I agree about the SRAM stuff, I had Ultegra on my bike and now went with the SRAM Force and it is waaay better. There are great deals out there, I'll keep an ear open for you. I ride with a couple of groups here in town and bikes are always being sold for good prices. But by far E-Bay is the place to look. Don't be scared to buy a frame and build it yourself, road bikes are sooo much simpler, no monkey motion suspension to cause ghost shifts, no bleeding hydro brakes, no fork seals to replace. It's easy you could do it no problem. I bought my MASI for 252.00 shipped, it was the frame Aluminum with carbon seatstays and fork, headset, and FSA Gossamer cranks. I spent another 200.00 on a set of new Shimano wheels, and another 350.00 for the shifters, brakes, and the front, and rear derailluers, maybe another 100 or so for tires, chain cables and misc.

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Anything in and around July the price jumps, everyone wants to be a pro rider when the Tour is on.

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