I am 6'-1.5" and 170 to 180 during riding season. I rode about 7000 miles last year including weekly
club races I currently own a 3 year old aluminums Guru Racelite with Ultegra groupo and Mavic Open
Pro wheelset. This is the first REAL bike I have ever owned so I am not very familiar with Ti or
Carbon bikes. Previous to road riding I rode (and currently own) a Yeti ARC The Guru bike isn't the
most comfortable on century rides and I am told by a friend of mine (who is a Litespeed dealer) that
a Ti bike is much easier on the body than aluminums. Carbon bikes don't interest me so that isn't an
option. I made my choice on my Guru because I took the advice of a local bike shop without doing any
research. It is a relatively high end frame. The next bike I get is to last me for the next 10 or so
years. I want to get as much info as possible before I make my decision. Unfortunately, none of the
local dealers stock SEVEN so it is kind of hard to take one for a test drive. I can get one ordered
from the local shop but when I order it I will be stuck with it.
Ps As for budget. The Seven Axiom is about as high as I will go "Paul Southworth"
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> >I am considering buying another bike and I have my choices narrowed down
to
> >a litespeed Tuscany and the Seven Axiom. If anyone has one of these
models
> >could you please tell me the pros and cons of each. I know Litespeed is
a
> >much bigger company that Seven. Are their bikes more advanced?
>
> They are all just bikes. Unless they fit identically, always choose the one that fits better.
>
> Since you've narrowed it down thus far, if you want a useful response to this kind of question you
> have to tell us the criteria you used to arrive at these two. What's the budget, intended use, why
> is the geometry right for you, expected payload, etc.
>
> I would also compare your choices to similar lower-cost alternatives and ask whether there is any
> functional benefit to the more costly models, and ask yourself whether the premium is really worth
> it. (Maybe it is.)
>
> --Paul
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