Help with purchase
Hey all. I am at a turning point in the bike purchasing world. I have 4
options I am looking at: They range in price and function. They are (in no particular order): 1. Cervelo soloist 105 - ~$1700 2. Trek 2300 (2003) - ~$1500 sale 3. Lemond Buenos Aires - ~$1200 sale 4. Serotta Fierte - ~$2000 (105 group) I know the cervelo does not really belong in this group but I like the ride. How will I use my new bike you may ask..... I'm not really sure..... What I mean is that I will ride, mostly by my self, 10 -15 miles to start more later. When I get my legs I will ride in groups and maybe a duatholon. But never to "win" or even compete with anyone but myself. Please help with opinions. Are the two sale bikes good deals? Should I buy the serotta just because it is the most expensive. Should I buy the Lemond because it is the cheapest. They all ride very nice, but I am new at this and I can't really distinguish between a GREAT ride and a VERY GOOD ride and I don't want to repurchase next year because I missed something. Thanks for your help in advance. |
Help with purchase
rovergar- Hey all. I am at a turning point in the bike purchasing world.
BRBR Please help with opinions. Are the two sale bikes good deals? Should I buy the serotta just because it is the most expensive. BRBR Only three things to consider, fit, fit and fit..The Serotta should come with a bike fit, but a fit session on the other ones are essential. Peter Chisholm Vecchio's Bicicletteria 1833 Pearl St. Boulder, CO, 80302 (303)440-3535 http://www.vecchios.com "Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene" |
Help with purchase
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Hey all. I am at a turning point in the bike purchasing world. I have 4 options I am looking at: They range in price and function. They are (in no particular order): 1. Cervelo soloist 105 - ~$1700 2. Trek 2300 (2003) - ~$1500 sale 3. Lemond Buenos Aires - ~$1200 sale 4. Serotta Fierte - ~$2000 (105 group) Hi, I recently purchased a LeMond Tourmalet, couldn't afford the Buenos Aires, and am totally happy with it. Others may be able to offer some real advice, based on comparisons, but I would say that if the LeMond fits you, you wouldn't be disappointed. You can use the money you save to purchase some top quality pedals, shoes, and a good saddle. You will also need to put together a flat repair kit including tube, patch kit, tire bars, and a pump. Also get yourself a nice simple multi tool, I like the Crank Bros Micra 17. And finally a cyclo-computer, get one that does cadence. If I had been aware of the features, I would have gone with the Shimano Flightdeck, instead my LBS recommended a Cateye Astrale 8, which works just fine. With the LeMond be the lowest priced, yet having a really nice steel frame, you could make a few component changes, if desired. Life is Good! Jeff I know the cervelo does not really belong in this group but I like the ride. How will I use my new bike you may ask..... I'm not really sure..... What I mean is that I will ride, mostly by my self, 10 -15 miles to start more later. When I get my legs I will ride in groups and maybe a duatholon. But never to "win" or even compete with anyone but myself. Please help with opinions. Are the two sale bikes good deals? Should I buy the serotta just because it is the most expensive. Should I buy the Lemond because it is the cheapest. They all ride very nice, but I am new at this and I can't really distinguish between a GREAT ride and a VERY GOOD ride and I don't want to repurchase next year because I missed something. Thanks for your help in advance. |
Help with purchase
Please help with opinions. Are the two sale bikes good deals? Should I buy
the serotta just because it is the most expensive. Should I buy the Lemond because it is the cheapest. They all ride very nice, but I am new at this and I can't really distinguish between a GREAT ride and a VERY GOOD ride and I don't want to repurchase next year because I missed something. Thanks for your help in advance. I paid that for my Buenos Aires. I found it to ride 95% as well as more expensive steel bikes so I bought it. The Trek is aluminun and is nowhere near as comfortable as a Lemond. I have no opinion on the Cervelo and the Serotta is their mass produced bike. I recommend the Lemond. |
Help with purchase
Bill Brannon's and Peter's posts are right on. If you are taking the
first big step into cycling via this purchase I would suggest Bill has the right idea, initially, because what you may like as far as a ride could change in a relatively short time. Buy a good used bike, road, hybrid, etc. that fits and ride for a while. Peter's advice is right on - very important for any bike purchase but maybe even more so if you are going to pop for 1,500 to 2 grand. The bike needs to fit and have adjustment parameters that can accomodate changes in your riding ability and style. I recently bought a Bianchi Volpe, on a closeout, for $650.00. Changed the stem length and put on a diff. saddle. Spent a week with the allen wrench tweaking my seating and stem. It pays off. btw that Bianchi was a move down from a 25 year old custom road frame. Remember bikes that don't fit are like exercise equipment that doesn't get used. Moves from the house to the garage to who knows where. topspam (Jkpoulos7) wrote in message ... Please help with opinions. Are the two sale bikes good deals? Should I buy the serotta just because it is the most expensive. Should I buy the Lemond because it is the cheapest. They all ride very nice, but I am new at this and I can't really distinguish between a GREAT ride and a VERY GOOD ride and I don't want to repurchase next year because I missed something. Thanks for your help in advance. I paid that for my Buenos Aires. I found it to ride 95% as well as more expensive steel bikes so I bought it. The Trek is aluminun and is nowhere near as comfortable as a Lemond. I have no opinion on the Cervelo and the Serotta is their mass produced bike. I recommend the Lemond. |
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