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Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-21, 09:36 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

thanks! Yeah I don’t really think between...

thanks! Yeah I don’t really think between breadwinner, Speedvagen, Sklar, Waterford, or Wild Card will be a disappointment. We should get killer bikes in our price range.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-21, 09:34 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

After long discussions with the wife, we are...

After long discussions with the wife, we are pretty much set on the custom steel route. We were sidetracked by the carbon offerings - but, that is marketing and head leading the way. While I am sure...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-21, 06:20 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

i appreciate the continued feedback! My wife is...

i appreciate the continued feedback! My wife is still interested in the custom steel route, so this is very helpful information!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-21, 06:33 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,565
Posted By Jburrow

thats why I have considered them. Also my LBs is...

thats why I have considered them. Also my LBs is a giant carrier. My wife has a Liv that has been excellent. They have an odd image of being the affordable brand of bike here in the US. But, that may...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-21, 07:04 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,565
Posted By Jburrow

true. I know Giant makes frames for Trek and...

true. I know Giant makes frames for Trek and others. I know Merida makes most of the frames for Specialized. Is Merida comparable to the quality of Giant? I know Giant weaves their own carbon prepreg...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-21, 02:17 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,565
Posted By Jburrow

its funny you mentioned the Wilier: I have a...

its funny you mentioned the Wilier: I have a major soft spot for them. I think they are gorgeous compared to the Giants and Specialized models. I just wonder how they’re carbon fiber layup and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-21, 07:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 751
Posted By Jburrow

I appreciate the feedback. I read that the 585 is...

I appreciate the feedback. I read that the 585 is considered by some to be near perfection. I wonder if Look now is the same as Look then.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-21, 06:36 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,565
Posted By Jburrow

oh! That is interesting - would you mind linking...

oh! That is interesting - would you mind linking some of that info? This isn’t sarcasm at all - I am genuinely interested since I am heavily considering the Look. Currently comparing to the Giant and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-21, 08:10 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,565
Posted By Jburrow

Posting to pose another option: what about Time...

Posting to pose another option: what about Time and Look? I am in a similar position as the OP but in the $5k bracket. Currently looking at the Look 765 Optimum+, Giant Defy Advance Pro 2,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-21, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 751
Posted By Jburrow

Look 765 Optimum+?

Any Look owners? I am looking at the 765 variants like the Optimum+. Comparing it to the Giant Defy and Specialized Roubaix offerings. Are Look bikes well made? I hear they have marvelous quality...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-23-21, 06:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,470
Posted By Jburrow

thank you for your advice and reply. I did indeed...

thank you for your advice and reply. I did indeed check out that builder in Alabama. Not too far from where I am! I believe the brand is Wild Card. Looks like beautiful bikes.

Since I am not...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-21, 04:42 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

I know nothing of Colnago, but that bike is...

I know nothing of Colnago, but that bike is gorgeous!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-16-21, 11:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,470
Posted By Jburrow

I appreciate the links and feedback!

I appreciate the links and feedback!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-15-21, 04:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,470
Posted By Jburrow

thanks for your input. I apologize as it seems I...

thanks for your input. I apologize as it seems I annoyed you more than anything else. Again, thanks and sorry for your troubles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-21, 08:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,936
Posted By Jburrow

My wife and I got an excellent deal on the Küat...

My wife and I got an excellent deal on the Küat Transfer rack at our LBS. They built and installed it for us. We have been extremely pleased with it after traveling with it for over a year. Easy to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-15-21, 07:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,470
Posted By Jburrow

Thank you for the detailed response. Indeed, more...

Thank you for the detailed response. Indeed, more information is needed.

My wife and I aren't really into the whole "Rivendell" look - that classic, traditional look. Lugged frames look cool, but...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-14-21, 08:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,470
Posted By Jburrow

i have heard good things about IF and Chumba. I...

i have heard good things about IF and Chumba. I have not heard of Sycip.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-14-21, 08:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,470
Posted By Jburrow

yeah the TI options seem a bit much on the money...

yeah the TI options seem a bit much on the money end. But, it is worth considering for us I suppose. I know both steel and titanium, if taken cared of properly, will last for years and years to come....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-14-21, 07:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,470
Posted By Jburrow

For gravel/road (40/60): steel vs titanium

Hello all!

I am cross shopping several bikes and shops. My wife and I would end up riding 60-70% pavement and 30-40% gravel and trail. We might do some light bike packing also.

We are both...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-21, 02:54 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

I really appreciate the response! I will most...

I really appreciate the response! I will most definitely check out the social media of Barco. I browsed their website - very nice stuff!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-21, 02:04 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

That is certainly a beautiful bike! I will look...

That is certainly a beautiful bike! I will look into this option. Right now, we are comfortable from what we see out of Gunnar/Waterford. I hear nothing but praise about the Gunnar/Waterford quality...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-21, 01:19 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

i appreciate all of the feedback! I have heard...

i appreciate all of the feedback! I have heard great things about Bishop. However, we are fairly set on the Gunnar/Waterford line. The Rivs look cool, but something feels off whenever I delve into...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-21, 06:48 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

i will check them out! I appreciate the feedback!

i will check them out! I appreciate the feedback!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-21, 06:41 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

oh that would have been a nice find. We were...

oh that would have been a nice find. We were thinking Mosaic or Moots for Ti. But, my wife likes the idea of having a steel bike. As do I! The more I read into Gunnar and Waterford, the more...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-21, 10:37 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

I want to thank everyone for their input and time...

I want to thank everyone for their input and time in responding. It has been helpful to my wife and I as we consider which bike to go with.

What we are thinking as a result of our inquiries that...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-21, 07:33 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

thanks for the post! I hear nothing but praise...

thanks for the post! I hear nothing but praise for English cycles. However, they may be a bit beyond my reach. Will need to look into them.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-21, 07:25 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

i appreciate all of the feedback folks! At this...

i appreciate all of the feedback folks! At this price point, titanium is also an option. Thoughts on that material for a frame?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-21, 05:39 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

ah! Thank you for breaking this down. Any real...

ah! Thank you for breaking this down. Any real difference in quality? I also want to throw in Mosaic bikes as well. They also caught our attention.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

I appreciate the comments so far. I see Gunnar...

I appreciate the comments so far. I see Gunnar and Waterford recommended frequently as others have mentioned. My wife and I would ideally love to find a one-stop shop for both of us. She is hard to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-21, 05:43 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

awesome! Why do you love your Ritchey so much? I...

awesome! Why do you love your Ritchey so much? I am curious as I am comparing their lineup with the likes of All-City and Surly.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-21, 05:40 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

thanks for the responses! I see that Ritchey...

thanks for the responses! I see that Ritchey sells frames and everything else for a bike. I assume you just need to put it together?

I may reach out to them. My wife and I are kinda scratching...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-21, 04:27 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

awesome! Do they build custom stuff? Are they an...

awesome! Do they build custom stuff? Are they an off-the-shelf brand? I know nothing about Ritchey minus their handlebars.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-21, 03:25 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

no way! I live and attend/work at MSU....

no way! I live and attend/work at MSU. #HailState.

I appreciate the feedback greatly. It appears that choosing the builder is as important if not more so than choosing what to get if going custom....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-21, 02:51 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

I really appreciate this feedback as well as the...

I really appreciate this feedback as well as the feedback throughout the thread! Sorry for delayed responses - the forum doesn't allow newish members to post regularly. To answer some of the above...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

I will take a look. I know absolutely nothing...

I will take a look. I know absolutely nothing about Niner really.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-21, 11:33 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

thank you for the reply and your willingness to...

thank you for the reply and your willingness to be open. The purchase will be made next year regardless due to other fiscal obligations on my end. That said, I am completely in the dark on where to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,812
Posted By Jburrow

Best steel bike maker

Hello all!

just quickly put: I have a budget of up to $4k. I am looking for a bike to do 60-70% road and 30-40% gravel/trail. I will be doing centuries, charity rides, some gravel events, and...
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