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I am about to replace a 23 yo Ricardo road bike. I had a back injury a
few years ago and had the handlebars changed to upright, but it's not
that great as it wasn't really designed for that configuration.
I will be using the new bike almost entirely on sealed and gravelled
bike paths and commuting to work (road and sealed path).
It seems that a hybrid would be best for this purpose, although one MTB
dealer said that a modified MTB is a better "all-rounder".
From what I've seen, the hybrid riding position is probably better for a
dodgy back (more upright).
I'm looking inthe AU$600 - 800 range.
I have seen two hybrids that I'm quite interested in. The Trek 7200
($749) and the Shogun Metro GS ($649), both from different dealers. Each
recommends the brand they sell (obviously) and has criticisms of the
other. So it's hard to get an unbiased opinion (if that's possible with
dealers or riders).
The Trek has front suspension, the Shogun has fixed forks. The Shimano
components on the Shogun are better quality (Deore and Deore LX compared
with Alivio on the Trek). Both have suspension seat posts. Brakes seem
to be better on the Shogun as well.
I believe Shogun is an Australian brand, but their website gives very
little information and doesn't even have the current models.
From what I understand, most, if not all bikes in this price range are
made in China or Taiwan anyway.
So, a few questions:
Are Shogun a good brand?
What is the quality of the frame, wheels and build compared to Trek?
Am I paying for brandname and sponsorship with Trek (as suggested by
Shogun dealer)?
What are the arguments for and against front suspension/ fixed forks?
Apparently the 2004 Shogun will have front suspension and will be a
little more expensive, so I need to decide how important this is. The
2004 Trek will apparently be an upgrade over the 2003 model and will be
a little cheaper (according to Trek dealer).
Am I better to get the Shogun and spend the difference on accessories,
or is the Trek so much better frame, wheel and build quality (and with
suspension) that it's worth the extra?
I'm hoping to purchase in the next couple of weeks.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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few years ago and had the handlebars changed to upright, but it's not
that great as it wasn't really designed for that configuration.
I will be using the new bike almost entirely on sealed and gravelled
bike paths and commuting to work (road and sealed path).
It seems that a hybrid would be best for this purpose, although one MTB
dealer said that a modified MTB is a better "all-rounder".
From what I've seen, the hybrid riding position is probably better for a
dodgy back (more upright).
I'm looking inthe AU$600 - 800 range.
I have seen two hybrids that I'm quite interested in. The Trek 7200
($749) and the Shogun Metro GS ($649), both from different dealers. Each
recommends the brand they sell (obviously) and has criticisms of the
other. So it's hard to get an unbiased opinion (if that's possible with
dealers or riders).
The Trek has front suspension, the Shogun has fixed forks. The Shimano
components on the Shogun are better quality (Deore and Deore LX compared
with Alivio on the Trek). Both have suspension seat posts. Brakes seem
to be better on the Shogun as well.
I believe Shogun is an Australian brand, but their website gives very
little information and doesn't even have the current models.
From what I understand, most, if not all bikes in this price range are
made in China or Taiwan anyway.
So, a few questions:
Are Shogun a good brand?
What is the quality of the frame, wheels and build compared to Trek?
Am I paying for brandname and sponsorship with Trek (as suggested by
Shogun dealer)?
What are the arguments for and against front suspension/ fixed forks?
Apparently the 2004 Shogun will have front suspension and will be a
little more expensive, so I need to decide how important this is. The
2004 Trek will apparently be an upgrade over the 2003 model and will be
a little cheaper (according to Trek dealer).
Am I better to get the Shogun and spend the difference on accessories,
or is the Trek so much better frame, wheel and build quality (and with
suspension) that it's worth the extra?
I'm hoping to purchase in the next couple of weeks.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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