6'5, 225 lbs.... Looking for a fair weather/race bike that I can tour on or do things such as a sprint triathlon. The three bikes I am seriously considering are the Felt F80, Specialized Allez Elite Double, and the Bianchi Eros.
I have an 63cm F80 on hold down at the shop and am very impressed for the $900 price tag (the Bianchi is $1,300 and the Specialized $1,200). It's the only bike I know of for that price that has Shimano 105, which I like. Can anyone tell me a reason why I should spend more and get a Bianchi or Specialized or will the Felt fit the bill? The shop is also replacing the front triple with a double for me since even with a double it's an 18-speed, well enough for my simple needs. Or should I actually keep the triple since it's probably worth more anyways?
Let me know soon, I plan on picking up the Felt if I don't hear back. Thanks!
I have an 63cm F80 on hold down at the shop and am very impressed for the $900 price tag (the Bianchi is $1,300 and the Specialized $1,200). It's the only bike I know of for that price that has Shimano 105, which I like. Can anyone tell me a reason why I should spend more and get a Bianchi or Specialized or will the Felt fit the bill? The shop is also replacing the front triple with a double for me since even with a double it's an 18-speed, well enough for my simple needs. Or should I actually keep the triple since it's probably worth more anyways?
Let me know soon, I plan on picking up the Felt if I don't hear back. Thanks!