I have been riding a Rans V-rex for 13 years, and love the overall quality and performance. I also like the "more" vertical seating than on some other bikes.
I want to upgrade to a carbon fiber frame SWB bike, but I live in Maine where there are not a lot of dealers, so I need some advice.
I am currently looking at the Lightning R-84 and the Bachetta Aero 2. Are there other carbon fiber bikes I should be looking at?
As I said, I like more upright seating. Is the Lightning a better choice for that? Has the Lightning gone to a lower seat bike in the last couple of years?
Which bike has seating like on the V-rex?
Anyone have any concerns about either of these bikes in terms of quality, durability, parts, tires, etc?
I am also not into touring very much, but I do a bit of it. Are either of these bikes better suited for medium loads and long-distance touring?
Any help is much appreciated.
Rol
I want to upgrade to a carbon fiber frame SWB bike, but I live in Maine where there are not a lot of dealers, so I need some advice.
I am currently looking at the Lightning R-84 and the Bachetta Aero 2. Are there other carbon fiber bikes I should be looking at?
As I said, I like more upright seating. Is the Lightning a better choice for that? Has the Lightning gone to a lower seat bike in the last couple of years?
Which bike has seating like on the V-rex?
Anyone have any concerns about either of these bikes in terms of quality, durability, parts, tires, etc?
I am also not into touring very much, but I do a bit of it. Are either of these bikes better suited for medium loads and long-distance touring?
Any help is much appreciated.
Rol