I am a rider looking for a good sturdy bike.

Trek1987

I am 6'1, 170 pounds, and bike 20 miles a day usually. I am looking for a bike that will last me for a good while. Between the price range of $700 and $900. What will be the best bike for me, and for the kind of riding i do. I am not a racer yet but i am looking forward to competing.

Any advice as what to look for and what to buy would be greatky apprieciated.

Thanks.

Trek1987

Oh come on, im sure there is someone that knows road bikes around here that could help me out.

rek

If you want something that you want to a) keep for a while, and b) use eventually for competition, think of getting a bike that has a high quality frame, and not worry so much about the components (they can always be upgraded later when they wear out, or when you decide to race.)

Are you talking U.S. dollars?

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Peter
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Scalpel Cyclocross Ultra

Trek1987

Yes U.S. dollars. If you could tell me what kind brand of bike is best for my situation, that would be great.

rek

I can't help a great deal as I don't know what local brands you have about, and how much bikes are in the U.S. Looking about a few local bike stores and asking their staff what's around at that price range (with an emphasis on frame quality) should yield some good leads. There might also be some old-stock specials they have about that might be your frame size.

Making things more difficult is the fact that buying a complete bike is always cheaper than buying a frame and groupset separately, and most bike makers equip their better frames with higher-end components, pushing their prices up.

Exactly what sort of riding do you do now, and what do you intend to move on to in the future?

Something like this (C'dale R400) is in the ballpark; that frame was on their high-end bikes a few years ago, but today is relegated to their low-end lineup (with a low-end group to suit) and should be in your price range. I think your best bet is trying to find old-stock specials which will let you get a better bike than what your price range would normally allow. (Note that this is not-so-random example is somewhat influenced by a) me not knowing much about many brands' lineups, and b) me really liking Cannondale bikes )

There are also a few similar threads in the "Cycling Equipment" forum that might give you a help re: what brands you should take a look at.

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Peter
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Scalpel Cyclocross Ultra

Trek1987

Thanks.

Trek1987

Thanks dude, i got the bike, it rides like a wonder.

Zac

Hey Trek, you do have some clipless pedals right?

Trek1987

Yes, why?