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Matt Bouchard
Guest
Hi...
This will be my first real road bike purchase so,
apologies if this sounds a bit silly. I'm looking to buy
my first real road bike in 15 years (Im 31). I will be
using it for a triathlon here in California in Sept.
Afterwards I hope to integrate some touring(w/camping),
but Ill never do any racing. My budget is $850 for bike +
$150 for everything else.
I'm looking at two bikes:
1) New Specialized allez elite 2004 triple. Can get it at my
LBS for $850+tax which seems like a good price. (is there
a way to stop the clicking of the derailer?)
2) A good condition used 1999 Cannondale R2000 with Ultegra,
Cane Creek Crono Wheels, Reynolds Carbon Fiber Fork, 3T
Prima 199 Handlebar, CP Pave ergometric seat. Asking is
$800. Its from a guy at work and the bike has been taken
care of, and the size is right. Here's a picture: http:/-
/us.f2.yahoofs.com/bc/409afe82_4688/bc/My+Documents/bike-
.jpg?bfZPOvABkWXm2Vy8
I ruled out the Giant OCR1 since it didnt seem to fit as
well.
Assuming both bikes fit me well, which would you go for? I
think most would say go for the new bike, but I think the
cannondale might be a better deal. I still have my '94
cannon MTB and I think they make good stuff; brother swears
by specialized. Either way, Im going to be happy.
Thanks in advance, matt
This will be my first real road bike purchase so,
apologies if this sounds a bit silly. I'm looking to buy
my first real road bike in 15 years (Im 31). I will be
using it for a triathlon here in California in Sept.
Afterwards I hope to integrate some touring(w/camping),
but Ill never do any racing. My budget is $850 for bike +
$150 for everything else.
I'm looking at two bikes:
1) New Specialized allez elite 2004 triple. Can get it at my
LBS for $850+tax which seems like a good price. (is there
a way to stop the clicking of the derailer?)
2) A good condition used 1999 Cannondale R2000 with Ultegra,
Cane Creek Crono Wheels, Reynolds Carbon Fiber Fork, 3T
Prima 199 Handlebar, CP Pave ergometric seat. Asking is
$800. Its from a guy at work and the bike has been taken
care of, and the size is right. Here's a picture: http:/-
/us.f2.yahoofs.com/bc/409afe82_4688/bc/My+Documents/bike-
.jpg?bfZPOvABkWXm2Vy8
I ruled out the Giant OCR1 since it didnt seem to fit as
well.
Assuming both bikes fit me well, which would you go for? I
think most would say go for the new bike, but I think the
cannondale might be a better deal. I still have my '94
cannon MTB and I think they make good stuff; brother swears
by specialized. Either way, Im going to be happy.
Thanks in advance, matt