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| Author: | Broke That [ Sun Jul 03, 2011 6:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Time for a new ride. |
The bike shop in Hawaii ruined my life... I've been happy cruising around on my 20 year old Tomassini for, well, the last twenty years. But while on vacation I rented a high end bike with all the carbon this and unobtainium that. SWEET!!! That whole lever shifting stuff is da' bomb (yeah, I know its been around for some time, but I've never used it before.) Since I'm an unrepentant MTB racer I can't (don't want to) justify spending 4 or 5k on a new road bike, but I did see that Bikes Direct has some nice carbon road bikes for around 2k. No bike shops near me so I don't feel bad about ordering on line. Any thoughts? |
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| Author: | Kimba [ Sun Jul 03, 2011 6:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for a new ride. |
I would try to get to a few bike shops and actually ride a few frames in your size before ordering. Online riding is still pretty primitive. Happy shopping! |
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| Author: | EMFC [ Sun Jul 03, 2011 7:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for a new ride. |
I've ordered both of my road bikes online. Take the measurements of your current frame and just compare them to a bike you are looking at. EX: My felt is a 56. The BMC is bought is a 55, but the TT is the same for both bikes. It fits me perfectly. |
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| Author: | dingus kong [ Fri Jul 08, 2011 5:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for a new ride. |
Which one? I was looking at a few, some seem neat. Ive had a few friends buy bikes from them, all turned out fine. It seems like the best idea is to go for the components. Where else can you find a Dura-Ace or SRAM Red specced bike for those prices? That means breaking your budget by a little, but eh, I don't know, I say go for the parts but then good ole 105 works just fine for me. So which one you looking at? |
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| Author: | dingus kong [ Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for a new ride. |
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/lechamp_inferno.htm
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| Author: | paul [ Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for a new ride. |
I'd pick up a used bike from Craigslist to get a higher end bike for the price range you want to spend... Since I have no idea what your size is... Not saying all of these are great deals but if they're in good condition odds are you're going to get a much better deal than new. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/2484866930.html http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/2484746793.html Really nice kestrel http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/2484522763.html Felt w/Campy http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/2450039100.html http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/2480135286.html http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/2475310759.html |
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| Author: | Broke That [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for a new ride. |
dingus kong wrote: DING DING DING DING! Black and silver for me. Upgraged wheel set too. Arrives on Wednesday. Okay, so I bought the Ultegra equiped ride..... 
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| Author: | dingus kong [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 8:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for a new ride. |
| A new roadie or just a new bike? |
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| Author: | Broke That [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for a new ride. |
dingus kong wrote: :cheers: A new roadie or just a new bike? Just a new bike. I was forced into road work when I was picked up on a MTB team twenty years ago. Now I find its a convience to train on the road when I'm short of time. |
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| Author: | Broke That [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for a new ride. |
 The bike arrived today. Tomorrow morning I'll take it out for a spin. 5lbs lighter than my Tomassini. |
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| Author: | dingus kong [ Thu Jul 14, 2011 4:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for a new ride. |
And just like that, there it is. I want a review of the frame please. |
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| Author: | Broke That [ Thu Jul 14, 2011 4:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for a new ride. |
dingus kong wrote: And just like that, there it is. I want a review of the frame please. I just took it for a quick spin, but I need to say I'm very dissapointed. With all the carbon this, flat blade that and that new fangled shifting I still have to pedal the damn thing. Who would have thought..... |
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| Author: | dingus kong [ Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for a new ride. |
Outrageous!1!!1! |
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