I have been bitten by the road bike bug and have decided to pick one up.
At first I was looking at new bikes, but i want a 105 setup/carbon fork minimum, and with accessories I was looking at $1500+ which was more than I wanted to spend.
I have been tirelessly following ebay and craigslist for some deals and here are the two that I like the most, what do you guys think:
First:
2001(or 2002) Lemond -$650
Clip pedals included.
Frame: Aluminum
Fork: Lemond Carbon Fiber
Components: Shimano 105 HollowTech
Brakeset: Shimano: Flight Deck 105
Shifters: Flight Deck 105
Front/Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
Pedals: Shimano R540 clip on
SeatPost: Lemond aluminum
Saddle: Trek Ergo Gel
Drop Handlebar: 3T
Stem: 3T THE
Rims: Bontrager Select
Hubs: Bontrager
Tires: Bontrager lite
Speed Computer: CatEye
Innovations CO2 pump
The only thing that worries me with the lemond is that it spent a couple years in storage. Owner said it rides great, however, and I am lobbying to meet him for the sale at a LBS for a quick once over before I buy.
Second choice: 2003 or 2004 Klein Q Carbon Race $500
Comes with a schwinn computer and shimano SPD pedals. will need a new front tire shortly.
carbon fork
carbon rear triangle
shimano 105 components
flight deck shifters
Chameleon Green and Purple paint job
Owner is happy to meet at a LBS to check the bike before the transaction.
I've hear great things about both bikes, but haven't ridden either, and may not get to before I buy since they are each 2.5 hrs away in different directions. I will be using the bike for rides with a buddy, to get in shape and just as a new hobby. I don't have any plans to race anytime soon, and if I do I'll most likely upgrade bikes if and when that time comes.
Thanks so much for any help!
At first I was looking at new bikes, but i want a 105 setup/carbon fork minimum, and with accessories I was looking at $1500+ which was more than I wanted to spend.
I have been tirelessly following ebay and craigslist for some deals and here are the two that I like the most, what do you guys think:
First:
2001(or 2002) Lemond -$650
Clip pedals included.
Frame: Aluminum
Fork: Lemond Carbon Fiber
Components: Shimano 105 HollowTech
Brakeset: Shimano: Flight Deck 105
Shifters: Flight Deck 105
Front/Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
Pedals: Shimano R540 clip on
SeatPost: Lemond aluminum
Saddle: Trek Ergo Gel
Drop Handlebar: 3T
Stem: 3T THE
Rims: Bontrager Select
Hubs: Bontrager
Tires: Bontrager lite
Speed Computer: CatEye
Innovations CO2 pump
The only thing that worries me with the lemond is that it spent a couple years in storage. Owner said it rides great, however, and I am lobbying to meet him for the sale at a LBS for a quick once over before I buy.
Second choice: 2003 or 2004 Klein Q Carbon Race $500
Comes with a schwinn computer and shimano SPD pedals. will need a new front tire shortly.
carbon fork
carbon rear triangle
shimano 105 components
flight deck shifters
Chameleon Green and Purple paint job
Owner is happy to meet at a LBS to check the bike before the transaction.
I've hear great things about both bikes, but haven't ridden either, and may not get to before I buy since they are each 2.5 hrs away in different directions. I will be using the bike for rides with a buddy, to get in shape and just as a new hobby. I don't have any plans to race anytime soon, and if I do I'll most likely upgrade bikes if and when that time comes.
Thanks so much for any help!