After two seasons of riding my Rockhopper with slicks, I’m beginning to seriously investigate road bikes. I spent some time checking out a few lines yesterday afternoon. I looked a few aluminium and one steel framed bike (Trek, Specialized, and a Jamis). I was surprised to find that I really liked the steel framed Jamis. It is as light as many carbon bikes and has nice Shimano 105 components, but its got a pretty hefty price tag for me (even after they knocked $250 off the price cause it’s last year’s model). As much as I love my Specialized mountain bike, I’m leaning away from a Specialized road bike, again due to price. The Treks seem to be a good buy for what you get. An aluminium Trek with the same 105 components as the Jamis is about $300 less expensive by the MSRP.
The bike search will be put on hold today as I haul furniture up to my brother’s and fetch some from my mom’s house. Mr. Grey needs a big bed and he’s going to get the same bedroom set that I had when I was a boy.
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Will a road bike increase the chance that you’ll do the Lancaster MS ride with me?
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The timing of that event is always a problem. I believe I’ll be at the Beach this year if it’s the weekend of July 16th. Let me know, it might work out.
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this year it starts Sat – July 24 & finishes Sun – July 25 – I always sleep over on Friday night. Tempted?
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Could be a possibility! Need the details but it could work this year!
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Could be a possibility! Need the details but it could work this year!
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The timing of that event is always a problem. I believe I’ll be at the Beach this year if it’s the weekend of July 16th. Let me know, it might work out.
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Felt bikes are worth a look as well, some great value in that line. Also best time for sales is end of July after tour de france. Highly recommend test rides…somewhere with hills. Good luck!
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Cannondale made the list tonight. I never thought I’d be looking at a Cannondale, but I took one for a spin tonight and, well, it was a sweet bike and in the same price range as others I’m looking at. I’ll look into Felt as well! Thanks.
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Cannondale made the list tonight. I never thought I’d be looking at a Cannondale, but I took one for a spin tonight and, well, it was a sweet bike and in the same price range as others I’m looking at. I’ll look into Felt as well! Thanks.
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I have a steel Jamis, and the ride is magnificent. Smooth! I have the Coda (can’t do drops), sort of 1/2 way between road and mountain riding. Feels like a flat-bar road bike with mountain gearing most of the time, though.
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I have had another cyclist recommend the steel ride today. I may add Surly to the list.
I keep having a mental block on “steel is old technology” and I know I need to get past that.
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I have had another cyclist recommend the steel ride today. I may add Surly to the list.
I keep having a mental block on “steel is old technology” and I know I need to get past that.
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you get a surly and I’m gonna be super jealous. Shit, I’ll just come down and steal it. no pun intended.
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