trek 1.1 c 2014 good for newbie?
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trek 1.1 c 2014 good for newbie?
https://www.trekbikes.com/int/en/bike..._1_h2_compact/
it has a carbon fork and only $700 new at bicycle village. Good for beginner roadie? I have a trek 3500 MTB but am more interested in road cycling. So what do you guys think?
it has a carbon fork and only $700 new at bicycle village. Good for beginner roadie? I have a trek 3500 MTB but am more interested in road cycling. So what do you guys think?
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Thats a good bike. I'm no expert, but I hear the Specialized Allez is comparatively better. I personally started cycling 3 months ago and rode that bike, and the Allez. I liked the way the Allez felt and went with that. Plus I got the Allez Sport 2013 which is an upgrade for under $700 due to it being "last year model".
Just my experience. Go Ride a few different brands in the price range and decide. Go ride, and get fitted. Very important for road cuz you are settled into a certain riding position for miles and miles and miles and miles.
Just my experience. Go Ride a few different brands in the price range and decide. Go ride, and get fitted. Very important for road cuz you are settled into a certain riding position for miles and miles and miles and miles.
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I started cycling about two months ago and I bought the 2014 Allez (base) just to see if I get more interested into the sport. The bike is nothing to show off but I bought it to exercise and take advantage of the trails and warmer weather in Florida. Some people on this forum may say components on the 1.1 are garbage, etc, etc. Well, to a person who haven't ridden a road bike before (like yourself), riding with those components may not matter or make a big difference to you compared to the Tiagra or 105 components. Like the post above said, ride a few brands and see which one rides better. Once you've decided, get, at least, a basic fit (which usually comes with buying a new bike at your LBS). Get the higher end fittings if you have money to burn or if you're intended to compete. Otherwise, the basic fit is all you need for recreational use. I got only the basic fit and so far, I have no complaints and do not intend to invest in a higher end fitting.
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https://www.trekbikes.com/int/en/bike..._1_h2_compact/
it has a carbon fork and only $700 new at bicycle village. Good for beginner roadie? I have a trek 3500 MTB but am more interested in road cycling. So what do you guys think?
it has a carbon fork and only $700 new at bicycle village. Good for beginner roadie? I have a trek 3500 MTB but am more interested in road cycling. So what do you guys think?
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