Originally posted by blah blah
What do you guys think is the best bang for your buck road bike in the $1000-$1200 price range? Mail order or LBS is beside the point so both are incuded here.
Originally posted by JOT
Bianchi Eros is a pretty decent bike if you like steel and low end campy. Ride quality is good. You can usually find prior model years at significant discounts, at least you do around Boston.
Note that the tires on bikes in this range often suck. Definitely invest in some high end clinchers - you will not believe the difference in ride.
Originally posted by capwater
$1200 for the Fusion gets you full Ultegra, carbon fork and carbon seat stays. If this bike had a big time logo on it the tag would be close to $1700 (such as the Trek 2300).
Originally posted by capwater
$1200 for the Fusion gets you full Ultegra, carbon fork and carbon seat stays. If this bike had a big time logo on it the tag would be close to $1700 (such as the Trek 2300).
keydates said:The OCR 1 is good. Several bike/outdoor magazines have said it is a very good value. For full ultegra, the Mercier does sound good, although I don't really know much about the specs of any of the bikes. I've read good reviews about the Specialized Allez Elite in this forum too.
Anybody know if "Xero" has a website? I've tried to learn about the Xero XSR-2/3/4 wheelsets that come with the Giant OCRs, but can't find anything. Or, for entry-level bikes, are they decent/durable?
blah blah said:I should have added the 2004 LeMond Tourmalet to the list. Anyone with any experience with that bike or LeMond's aluminum frames in general? Quality?
The Felt's I've looked at in my LBS seem really attractive from a value standpoint. The Specialized allez get's my vote though for it's handling and feel (although I've only ridden the felt, OCR, orbea, and cannondale on that list). I think within a dollar range of 100-200, your decision should come down to which feels best, and which turns you on the most, vs. pure value.spacefuzz said:get a 2003 lemond tourmalet, steel. very good ride and good handling. could use upgraded wheels but everything works well.
capwater said:$1200 for the Fusion gets you full Ultegra, carbon fork and carbon seat stays. If this bike had a big time logo on it the tag would be close to $1700 (such as the Trek 2300).
Tested the 03 tourmalet before I found my BA...If wasnt for the deal I got on the BA, I was ready to get the tourmalet...As much as I dislike LeMond right now...His bikes fit me well....spacefuzz said:get a 2003 lemond tourmalet, steel. very good ride and good handling. could use upgraded wheels but everything works well.
spacefuzz said:get a 2003 lemond tourmalet, steel. very good ride and good handling. could use upgraded wheels but everything works well.
blah blah said:What do you guys think is the best bang for your buck road bike in the $1000-$1200 price range? Mail order or LBS is beside the point so both are incuded here.
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