Help me choose a new bike
07-22-04, 06:30 PM
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Help me choose a new bike
I'm finally trading up from a 15-year old Cannondale. I live in NYC and ride probably twice a week in the summer and that's it, so don't want to spend too much - under $1000.
I think i've narrowed my search down to 3 makes/models (but i'm certainly open to any suggestions).
What does the board think of these:
Specialized Allez Sport
Felt F80
Cannondale R400
And, again, i'm open to any other suggestions...as you can tell, these all come in right around $800...i need to add clipless pedals and don't want to make many other changes...
Thanks in advance!
I think i've narrowed my search down to 3 makes/models (but i'm certainly open to any suggestions).
What does the board think of these:
Specialized Allez Sport
Felt F80
Cannondale R400
And, again, i'm open to any other suggestions...as you can tell, these all come in right around $800...i need to add clipless pedals and don't want to make many other changes...
Thanks in advance!
07-22-04, 06:37 PM
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Scattante R550 or R650 at Supergo. Great bang for the buck.
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07-22-04, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by goldstt
I'm finally trading up from a 15-year old Cannondale. I live in NYC and ride probably twice a week in the summer and that's it, so don't want to spend too much - under $1000.
I think i've narrowed my search down to 3 makes/models (but i'm certainly open to any suggestions).
What does the board think of these:
Specialized Allez Sport
Felt F80
Cannondale R400
And, again, i'm open to any other suggestions...as you can tell, these all come in right around $800...i need to add clipless pedals and don't want to make many other changes...
Thanks in advance!
I think i've narrowed my search down to 3 makes/models (but i'm certainly open to any suggestions).
What does the board think of these:
Specialized Allez Sport
Felt F80
Cannondale R400
And, again, i'm open to any other suggestions...as you can tell, these all come in right around $800...i need to add clipless pedals and don't want to make many other changes...
Thanks in advance!
07-22-04, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 55/Rad
Scattante R550 or R650 at Supergo. Great bang for the buck.
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07-23-04, 12:06 PM
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Reviews on Supergo itself suggest inferior wheels and saddle...any truth to this?
And is the frame superior to the others as well?
And is the frame superior to the others as well?
07-23-04, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by goldstt
I'm finally trading up from a 15-year old Cannondale. I live in NYC and ride probably twice a week in the summer and that's it, so don't want to spend too much - under $1000.
I think i've narrowed my search down to 3 makes/models (but i'm certainly open to any suggestions).
What does the board think of these:
Specialized Allez Sport
Felt F80
Cannondale R400
And, again, i'm open to any other suggestions...as you can tell, these all come in right around $800...i need to add clipless pedals and don't want to make many other changes...
Thanks in advance!
I think i've narrowed my search down to 3 makes/models (but i'm certainly open to any suggestions).
What does the board think of these:
Specialized Allez Sport
Felt F80
Cannondale R400
And, again, i'm open to any other suggestions...as you can tell, these all come in right around $800...i need to add clipless pedals and don't want to make many other changes...
Thanks in advance!
I have an Allez Sport, and it is a great bike. The only thing I have changed is the chain, and a wheel upgraded (Dura ace/open pros) after about 3000 miles.
07-23-04, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by goldstt
Reviews on Supergo itself suggest inferior wheels and saddle...any truth to this?
And is the frame superior to the others as well?
And is the frame superior to the others as well?
My buddy bought both a 650 and CFR. He did have a problem with replacing the tube on one bike. Frequent punctures. (I think on the 650) It could be due to inferior rim strips. But in my opinion both these bikes are excellent deals with Ultegra level components. The CFR is a really nice frame. Where can you get carbon for that kind of price??? As far as the saddle is concerned..that's an individual type of thing. You must find the right saddle sometimes by trial and error. Good Luck.
