To replace my wrecked Jamis, I am considering the following options: (There may be better options elsewhere, but these are what I have available at the local bike stores.)
2004 Orbea Mitis 4 Double with full Ultegra and Ksyrium Elite or Ksyrium Equipe wheels. With this one, I would have a complete custom setup with a full fitting and would be able to do it for about $2000.
Here are the basic specs ( I would get the green frame)
http://www.orbea-usa.com/Bikes.php?id=10
I can also spend about $200 more and get the same specs on a Kestrel Talon with a carbon frame from these guys.
2003 Lemond Zurich brand new still left in the store with full Ultegra, steel frame and Bontager Race Lite wheels marked down to $1550 from over $2000
2005 Cannondale R1000 with full Ultegra and Ksyrium Elite wheels for about $1800 ( I will have to wait a couple of months for this to come in)
2005 Trek 5000 with mostly Ultegra and Bontrager Race wheels for $1999
2004 Giant TCR with mostly Ultegra with upgraded Ksyrium Elite wheels for $1900
2005 Fuji Team Superlite with full Ultegra (Not sure what wheels will be on the new model )for $1999 ( I will have to wait a couple of months for this to come in too)
Or I can wait a month or so to see what Felt can do for me in this price range when their 2005 models come out.
What is everyone’s opinion on these? Obviously, getting a full fitting included is a big bonus and is why I am really leaning toward the Orbea custom job. The other bikes are from stores where they don't custom fit the bikes at least normally and then probably only at a charge.
2004 Orbea Mitis 4 Double with full Ultegra and Ksyrium Elite or Ksyrium Equipe wheels. With this one, I would have a complete custom setup with a full fitting and would be able to do it for about $2000.
Here are the basic specs ( I would get the green frame)
http://www.orbea-usa.com/Bikes.php?id=10
I can also spend about $200 more and get the same specs on a Kestrel Talon with a carbon frame from these guys.
2003 Lemond Zurich brand new still left in the store with full Ultegra, steel frame and Bontager Race Lite wheels marked down to $1550 from over $2000
2005 Cannondale R1000 with full Ultegra and Ksyrium Elite wheels for about $1800 ( I will have to wait a couple of months for this to come in)
2005 Trek 5000 with mostly Ultegra and Bontrager Race wheels for $1999
2004 Giant TCR with mostly Ultegra with upgraded Ksyrium Elite wheels for $1900
2005 Fuji Team Superlite with full Ultegra (Not sure what wheels will be on the new model )for $1999 ( I will have to wait a couple of months for this to come in too)
Or I can wait a month or so to see what Felt can do for me in this price range when their 2005 models come out.
What is everyone’s opinion on these? Obviously, getting a full fitting included is a big bonus and is why I am really leaning toward the Orbea custom job. The other bikes are from stores where they don't custom fit the bikes at least normally and then probably only at a charge.