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25-03.-2005, 02:57 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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which road bike to buy?
I'm looking to buy my first road bike for a triathalon in June. I'm having problems finding a small enough one because apparently I have long legs and a stumpy torso (I'm 5'3"). So far the only bike that fits is a 48 cm Specialized Dolce. I'm also considering the Trek 1500 WSD and I have yet to test ride a Bianchi Eros or Bianchi Bravo. Any advice on which bike to go w/?
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15-04.-2005, 05:38 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Spokane Wa USA
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Re: which road bike to buy?
I would think the 1500 would work good for you. It's a good bang for the buck inho. Good luck on your triathalon.
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17-04.-2005, 05:20 AM
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Location: San Francisco
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Re: which road bike to buy?
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hello, i am riding acroos the country this summer, and although i am not a very experienced cyclist.....i was having the same problems as u are, i am only 5 ft tall, and could not find ANY frame that fit me. i really wanted trek 520 but they dont make a small enough one...anyhow i landed up buying a Specialized Vita, which is similar to Dolce just a little bit less expensive...and it is really really amazing, i have never ridden a bike that fits me before this one...i usually only really like steel frames, and this frame is aluminum with a carbon fiber fork and seat post...it is also the lightest frame that specialized makes... anyhow i really like it so if you're having trouble finding a frame that fits the specialized dolce and vita are pretty rad...i think so anyhow taliya |
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22-04.-2006, 05:56 AM
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Location: Liverpool, NY
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Re: which road bike to buy?
My wife is 5'4 and uses a trek 1000wsd. She's a beginner so the bike works out great. They put a pretty short stem on for her, because her torso is pretty stumpy as well. The guy we dealt with was only around 5 feet and a pretty avid rider so he was able to work with us and find a great fit.
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