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Roger W
Guest
Last year, I got hooked on road biking. I would ride over 100
mile/week on a knobby fat tired mountain bike with no shocks. I'm ready to make a move towards
serious roadbiking, However, I'm on a budget.
I've been looking at three bikes, all priced around $550-$600
NOTE: I'm 6'1 and have a big frame. I presently weight in close to 240(though I plan on losing down
to 210, my ideal weight)
Trek 1000 - This looks like a good option, but I've heard horror stories of heavier riders and spoke
problems due to cheap wheels. Has this been resolved for 2003? I also understand that the Shamino
Sora components are questionable.
Raleigh R500 - This is a 2002 model and is on sale for $599. It has Shamino Tiagra components,
but I've read questionable reviews to quality, but for $599, is it better than the similar priced
Trek 1000?
Fuji Finest - Looks to be a decent bike, but very similar to the Trek 1000. I would opt for the Fuji
if their wheels would be better suited for my weight.
What do you think the the best option of the three? Any other recommendations? I'm really stuck in
the $600 range... I'm just looking for a reliable substantial upgrade from the heavyweight fat tired
monster I'm riding now.
Thanks in advance.
mile/week on a knobby fat tired mountain bike with no shocks. I'm ready to make a move towards
serious roadbiking, However, I'm on a budget.
I've been looking at three bikes, all priced around $550-$600
NOTE: I'm 6'1 and have a big frame. I presently weight in close to 240(though I plan on losing down
to 210, my ideal weight)
Trek 1000 - This looks like a good option, but I've heard horror stories of heavier riders and spoke
problems due to cheap wheels. Has this been resolved for 2003? I also understand that the Shamino
Sora components are questionable.
Raleigh R500 - This is a 2002 model and is on sale for $599. It has Shamino Tiagra components,
but I've read questionable reviews to quality, but for $599, is it better than the similar priced
Trek 1000?
Fuji Finest - Looks to be a decent bike, but very similar to the Trek 1000. I would opt for the Fuji
if their wheels would be better suited for my weight.
What do you think the the best option of the three? Any other recommendations? I'm really stuck in
the $600 range... I'm just looking for a reliable substantial upgrade from the heavyweight fat tired
monster I'm riding now.
Thanks in advance.