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marin mill valley vs another bike

post #1 of 7
8/10/10 at 7:19am
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I want to buy a road bike but it needs to have flatbars and I would like the most gears on it...........i am looking at the marin mill valley the price is around 1100.. and is light weight....what do you think out there...thanks janis
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post #2 of 7
8/10/10 at 9:40am

Re: marin mill valley vs another bike

Looks like a nice bike. I also like the specs of the Marin "Lucas Valley" which is a slight downgrade in components for $400 less. Though they are listed as flat bar road bikes, both are geared a bit lower than a true road bike, have larger tires, and have tube angles more like a mountain/hybrid bike. Just something to consider.

If you don't mind me asking, why do you need a flat bar? A drop bar provides so many more hand positions.
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post #3 of 7
8/11/10 at 11:12pm
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Originally Posted by Scotty_Dog View Post
Looks like a nice bike. I also like the specs of the Marin "Lucas Valley" which is a slight downgrade in components for $400 less. Though they are listed as flat bar road bikes, both are geared a bit lower than a true road bike, have larger tires, and have tube angles more like a mountain/hybrid bike. Just something to consider.

If you don't mind me asking, why do you need a flat bar? A drop bar provides so many more hand positions.
I have neck issues and carpel tunnel in my hands and the flatbar help...Is there a bike out there that you could recommend? thanks janis
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post #4 of 7
8/12/10 at 12:52am

Re: marin mill valley vs another bike

Mill Valley, Lucas Valley... do they do a Corte Madera model too?

They should do a tandem called 'Happy Valley' as a his and hers model.
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post #5 of 7
8/12/10 at 7:14am
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Mill Valley, Lucas Valley... do they do a Corte Madera model too?

They should do a tandem called 'Happy Valley' as a his and hers model.
you can go on Marin bikes and see
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post #6 of 7
8/12/10 at 10:06am

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Is there a bike out there that you could recommend? thanks janis
Because of your physical limitations, I don't have any blind recommendations to give you via the internet. I just suggest describing your issues to your local bike shop and riding several different styles of bikes.
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post #7 of 7
2/14/12 at 2:39pm

Thanks for the info now i know i want the street not the road ;)

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