Hey guys, I have about 2K to spend and I'd like to get a long distance bike to step up from my Langster track bike. I've been looking at a new Tarmac Apex but don't know too much about them. Would you guys say that would be a good choice?
First off, thank you for your help!Originally Posted by danfoz .
Any of the bikes built by the major manufactures in your $$ range are going to be good bikes. Most of the bikes in the same rubrik/price ranges are going to be of comparable quality between manufacturers. Specialized makes good bikes.
You already have a budget in mind so there are really only 3 criteria IMO:
1) Did the test ride feel good?
2) Do you like the look of the bike?
3) If you don't know bikes that well, does the sales staff seem like they have your best interests in mind and are willing to work on minor tweaks to get the bike to feel "just right" via minor changes like stem length swaps, basic fitting, etc. (as opposed to making a quick sale and rushing you out the door). You may be going back for maintenance and extra goodies down the road.
If all the above ring true, then you have made a good choice.
You could ask any of the recent TDF winners... they were banging out in excess of that each day on team geo Tarmacs. But these are pros... who are paid to suffer. You may not have back issues now, but a bike that doesn't work well with us can create back issues.Originally Posted by valentin84 .
I don't have any back issues, but I am planning on bumping my rides to 75-100 miles. Would the Tarmac be a mistake?
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