Hi All! I have my first “year” (8 months) of “serious” cycling under my belt. I purchased a Surly Long Haul Trucker – which I LOVE – but over this time have developed a keen desire to ride fast. Strava segments are addicting. I like both sprints and longer segments. I’ve been able to get at or near the top of the local segment lists on the Surly but am looking to get an edge while I work on my fitness.
A local store carries Trek & Specialized. Other area shops have good bikes but not as many options as this one, which is close to home. I like the Specialized. I’m just not sure what to get.
Rider Info:
A local store carries Trek & Specialized. Other area shops have good bikes but not as many options as this one, which is close to home. I like the Specialized. I’m just not sure what to get.
Rider Info:
- Longest Ride: 82 miles.
- Summer Average: 160 per week.
- Pace: 16-18 mph on a normal day.
- Bike: Surley Long Haul Trucker.
- Requirements: A less aggressive build due to a neck issue…endurance bikes?
- Specialized Roubaix
- Specialized Diverge
- Cannondale Synapse – Another store had a couple 2016 models that are about 1 pound lighter than the above top pics. One of them was aluminum but beautiful.