I getting back into roadbiking now that I have more I've been looking at a true road bike to replace my aging 94 Kona cinder cone. back when I used to race in 1993, I had a trek aluminum bike with downtube shifters (105, 7 speed). I liked that bike.
Well today I saw a really nice bike (at least based on my knowledge from 10 years back) and I was wondering if it is any good? It costs $499.00 cdn (~$400 USD?).
for some context, I'm thinking if I get back into amateur racing I could replace the groupo to something better...otherwise I'd just have a nice sport bike...
for some context, I'm thinking if I get back into amateur racing I could replace the groupo to something better...otherwise I'd just have a nice sport bike...
I've never seen one of these in person. The frame looks very basic (heavy and non-responsie). The fork is black, but that appears to be painted metal (no idea what kind), so will be somewhat heavier than most carbon forks. Personally, I would go up a little in price to something like a Trek 1000 or Giant OCR3 (about US$600). Buy it from a real bike shop so you can get professional assembly and professional fitting.
I getting back into roadbiking now that I have more I've been looking at a true road bike to replace my aging 94 Kona cinder cone. back when I used to race in 1993, I had a trek aluminum bike with downtube shifters (105, 7 speed). I liked that bike.
Well today I saw a really nice bike (at least based on my knowledge from 10 years back) and I was wondering if it is any good? It costs $499.00 cdn (~$400 USD?).
for some context, I'm thinking if I get back into amateur racing I could replace the groupo to something better...otherwise I'd just have a nice sport bike...
Thanks all...
Does it fit you? If it does, a good entry level bicycle that will serve you well. If you race, the only thing you may want to replace is the shifters as the upshift thumb button on Sora shifters is not reachable from the handelbar drops. A must if you race, IMO....but fit is key. WAY to much emphasis on higher end stuff, the bicycle is a pretty small part of the equation of riding and racing well.
