WolverineGator

Hi,

I rode a road bike for the *first time in my life ever*yesterday. It was a GT ZR-2.0 found here: https://www.gtroadbikes.com/catalog/i...id=101&ml=2001

It was a strange ride to say the least, but I just gotta get used to the bike. It was faster and more twichy than my mtb. I was cruising at 27mph across the prarie with the cycling club. After about 2 miles I got winded and had to slow a bit. So I enjoyed the ride and am considering purchasing this bike. The LBS offered to sell it to me for $1200 with the Ultegra group. It was a good 30 mile ride, but my butt hurt and we're going to flip the stem as it's too low for me right now. It's 18.5 pounds with my 747 pedals, which is 4 pounds lighter than my mtb. I like that! Fit is the most important thing for me, so we're going to keep working on that until it fits right. If it doesn't then forget it. I will not buy it. So, questions:

1. Is this a decent entry level bike?
2. Any other considerations I'm leaving out?
3. Is the price good or just okay? I may offer the LBS $1200 out the door.

Any other helpful tips are appreciated.

SteveF

That's more than an entry-level bike! Those usually go for about half the LBS asking price.

That aside, $1200 is a sweet price for an Ultegra-equipped ride.

I'm not surprised you found it "twitchy". Looking at the geometry specs on the web site, it's set up to be especially quick and responsive.

If you like it and can get it to fit, it seems like a good buy.

SteveF
Classic Lugged Steel Rider

Felipe Nacif

I agree with Steve, lots more features than an entry bike would have, specially the Ultegra group. Price seems really fair too, go for it

wa2edn

That's a real deal... I got a GT XR3.0 in March for $1300 (new) which was abt $100 less than anywhere else I looked. I went from a Bianci Campy to the ZR3 and I noticed a big diff.
Get rid of the stock seat though. I gave it 3 months before I tossed it for an AVOCEY Air 40 02 TI. I just went 35 mi on the new saddle and it's fine.

ENJOY.. I don't think you'll be dissapointed with the ZR2.0

BILL

gildelrosan

Theres not much info on the specs of the GT ZR 2.0 Roadbike now. Would anyone know the GT stem specs of the size 52 frame ? I plan to get the right specified stem for this old model frame, which i got recently. Its a good stiff frame.

Ogsarg

According to Bicycle Blue book, it had a GT brand stem but I don't understand the need to get the correct one unless you're doing a museum restoration or something. Stems are commonly replaced and if you're planning to ride it, get one that is right for you.

veganbikes

What does your fitter recommend for stem length? That would be the first thing. Forget whatever GT or anyone put on the bike originally that doesn't matter one bit. It matters what fits you the best and works for your body. A fitter will be able to tell you that and much more.

big chainring 

Man, I was 42 when this thread was started.

rubiksoval

Probably a 90-100m, but it really doesn't matter. You don't choose a stem length based on what it originally came with. You choose a stem length based on what you need to achieve your desired reach to the bars/shifters.

A GT ZR 2.0 (in blue, black, and white) was my first racing bike. I think I got it in 2001, too, when this thread was made. Wow. $1200 for an Ultegra-equipped racing bike. Bargains!

In the future, just start a new thread.

datlas 

Kudos for finding a nearly 20 year old thread.

ps in interest of being helpful, agree bumper should get stem that fits best rather than what was originally spec’d, likely 100mm +/- 10mm.