Flat Bar Road Bikes

Row1x

I am new to this group and just getting back into cycling after a long layoff. The equipment has changed so much and I am looking for a bike that I can ride in charity rides etc. No racing. I have been looking at flatbar road bikes and the position seems much better for myself than the drops ( never felt comfortable on the drops and was 20 yrs younger)Was wondering about the Novara Forza..seems like a good deal, also looked at Marin bikes, nice.Any input would be great. Thanks.

gclark8

Where are you loated, country?

In Aus they are very poular, Giant CRX, Avanti Blade, Felt SR, Merida T, Apollo and Raceline etc..

Row1x

Where are you loated, country?

In Aus they are very poular, Giant CRX, Avanti Blade, Felt SR, Merida T, Apollo and Raceline etc..

Thanks George, I am in Northern California USA.

gclark8

OK. Felt is my suggestion, they are local, the SR101->SR71 Speed Bike range are generally better for older riders (I'm over 55) as they have shorter top tubes for the same size as other makes. http://www.feltracing.com/HOME.html

Edit: I just looked at the specs of the bike you like. It is good value for the price. http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&catalogId=40000008000&storeId=8000&partNumber=733548&memberId=-2000&link=1&cm_ven=ps_Tleader&cm_ite=datafeed&source=14804&cm_pla=pd_inclusion&cm_cat=datafeed Just be careful on the sizing, have a ride on it first.

Row1x

OK. Felt is my suggestion, they are local, the SR101->SR71 Speed Bike range are generally better for older riders (I'm over 55) as they have shorter top tubes for the same size as other makes. http://www.feltracing.com/HOME.html

Thanks George I will check it out. I have an opportunity to pick up a Novara forza brand new for under 500.00 usd. Does anyone out there have a Novara Forza and what do you think of it. Thanks, Paul

lisandom

I'm also looking for a flat bar road bike and am leaning toward the '06 Fuji Ultimate. specs look good for around $1000. Has anyone had any experience with these? Last year they were the "Royale."

Take a look!

Ride on!