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Wendy
Guest
Hello-
I am new here, and wanted to say thanks to all of you who make this
group a valuable resource. I have a Trek hybrid, and have long been
wanting to step up to a nice road bike.
I've combed through the archives, searched the bike reviews, and
agonized for hours about a new bike. Looked at Trek, LeMonde, and a
couple of other comparable brands, and have decided on a new R1000 with
the CAAD-8 frame. With full Ultegra components and the Kyserium Elite
wheelset, this bike comes in without pedals for around $1800 at the
LBS. I am thinking about some Ultegra pedals, and from the reviews I
have read, the saddle has got to go. I am not a racer, but a serious
recreational rider interested in club and fitness riding. I would like
to hear any ideas about upgrades, pedals, shoes, and general
got-to-have items that I should consider. I'll be moving soon to the
Northern Virginia area, and I understand there are some nice rides
there. If anyone has any advice concerning the advantages (if any) of
a triple in that area, I would appreciate it!
Thanks,
Wendy
I am new here, and wanted to say thanks to all of you who make this
group a valuable resource. I have a Trek hybrid, and have long been
wanting to step up to a nice road bike.
I've combed through the archives, searched the bike reviews, and
agonized for hours about a new bike. Looked at Trek, LeMonde, and a
couple of other comparable brands, and have decided on a new R1000 with
the CAAD-8 frame. With full Ultegra components and the Kyserium Elite
wheelset, this bike comes in without pedals for around $1800 at the
LBS. I am thinking about some Ultegra pedals, and from the reviews I
have read, the saddle has got to go. I am not a racer, but a serious
recreational rider interested in club and fitness riding. I would like
to hear any ideas about upgrades, pedals, shoes, and general
got-to-have items that I should consider. I'll be moving soon to the
Northern Virginia area, and I understand there are some nice rides
there. If anyone has any advice concerning the advantages (if any) of
a triple in that area, I would appreciate it!
Thanks,
Wendy