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Forum: Road Cycling

04-16-20, 07:20 AM

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Stop all the best beginner bike under $1000 threads

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Posted By UsedToBeFaster

I agree with everything you said except one...

I agree with everything you said except one issue. BD frames are made in the standard factories all major manufacturers use. Some of mine have been Kinesis frames. And as you say the components are...

Forum: Road Cycling

04-15-20, 08:04 PM

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Stop all the best beginner bike under $1000 threads

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Posted By UsedToBeFaster

They look like junk or they are junk. I'm...

They look like junk or they are junk.

I'm not bought one of their bikes for 5+ years but the one I bought (Motobecane Mirage) was a decently put together bike. Just that the frame was a bit flex.

Forum: Road Cycling

04-15-20, 03:02 PM

Replies: 57

Stop all the best beginner bike under $1000 threads

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Posted By UsedToBeFaster

Another option is BikesDirect.com They are best...

Another option is BikesDirect.com They are best if you want to buy something under $500. They'll deliver for free in about 1-2 weeks.

I love bikes direct.com but a few cautionary notes.

a)...

Forum: Road Cycling

04-15-20, 02:57 PM

Replies: 57

Stop all the best beginner bike under $1000 threads

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Posted By UsedToBeFaster

Fair point. But I think the likes of the Allez...

Fair point. But I think the likes of the Allez etc. tips it in the favor of the named manufacturers since their frames are upgradable. The $300 (now closer to $450) beginner BD bikes (i.e. with...

Forum: Road Cycling

04-12-20, 09:33 AM

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Stop all the best beginner bike under $1000 threads

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Posted By UsedToBeFaster

10 year period.

I don't think it's that bad given were talking about a 10-year period.

Forum: Road Cycling

04-12-20, 08:56 AM

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Stop all the best beginner bike under $1000 threads

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Posted By UsedToBeFaster

Interesting all the Specialized Hatred

It's interesting all the Spesh hatred out there! Ironically I am a Cannondale guy (bought multiple CAADs) but still think Spesh made a great beginner bike better than Cannondales.

Now someone...

Forum: Road Cycling

04-10-20, 10:17 AM

Replies: 57

Stop all the best beginner bike under $1000 threads

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Posted By UsedToBeFaster

Neither me, but we are not beginners.

Neither me, but we are not beginners.

Forum: Road Cycling

04-10-20, 09:46 AM

Replies: 57

Stop all the best beginner bike under $1000 threads

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Posted By UsedToBeFaster

I don't own a Specialized, never have and...

I don't own a Specialized, never have and probably never will. But it doesn't mean I won't recommend them. I just happened to ride all the entry level bikes this winter and the Allez stands out for...

Forum: Road Cycling

04-10-20, 09:10 AM

Replies: 57

Stop all the best beginner bike under $1000 threads

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Posted By UsedToBeFaster

That's what I'm trying to do. If someone ask we...

That's what I'm trying to do. If someone ask we just all respond Spec Allez and be done.

You refer to the Giant Contend 3. Have you ridden that bike? It has an ALU fork which is extremely...

Forum: Road Cycling

04-10-20, 05:28 AM

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Stop all the best beginner bike under $1000 threads

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Posted By UsedToBeFaster

Stop all the best beginner bike under $1000 threads

Done Spec Allez 2019 onwards

Internal cables
full carbon fork
Great red paint job
Relaxed geometry stack 595 reach 385
20 pounds
Looks and rides amazing

Is there a better speced bike?

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