350 lb Man looking for Road bike

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02-04-18, 08:43 PM

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That's the stock photo. I'll put some more up when I pick it up. Thanks

02-26-18, 01:22 PM

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Hello All,

After being off the bike for many years, last year I made some big changes to my eating habits and began riding.I'm down to about 340 from 390. I have a Day 6 Samson semibent. It got me back in the saddle but, very inefficient. I rode about 1200 miles last summer and I'm shooting for 2000 this season. I'm riding the Day 6 on trainer this Winter. I'd like to add a roadbike to my stable. $1000 budget. Please make some suggestions brand, material, wheels etc. Thanks, Steve

Specialized Diverge. I think they are the best road/endurance bike for the money.

02-26-18, 08:36 PM

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Specialized Diverge. I think they are the best road/endurance bike for the money.

Thank you for the reply. I ended up getting a Surly Long Haul Trucker. I've been out twice. Liking it so far.

02-27-18, 05:16 AM

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Thank you for the reply. I ended up getting a Surly Long Haul Trucker. I've been out twice. Liking it so far.

Interesting choice. I looked at them. They have good reviews and lots of goodies about them. Gears, rack mounts, geometry, tire clearance, etc. good luck, man!

02-27-18, 08:31 PM

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Interesting choice. I looked at them. They have good reviews and lots of goodies about them. Gears, rack mounts, geometry, tire clearance, etc. good luck, man!

Thanks, the geometry and ability to carry load were the deal breaker for me. Didn't hurt that it's a brand new 2014 unsold. About 700 off the new 2017.