LauraB
08-27-2005, 01:07 AM
I've had a Trek 7500 hybrid, and have been doing enough riding to finally upgrade to an actual road bike.
I've narrowed it down to two bikes, and am having a hard time deciding.
The first is the Specialized Sequoia Comp (sm). I like the more upright position (an easier transtion from the hybrid). I like the cushy ergo handlebars-- pretty wide, and not too stretched out length wise. Also love the extra brake levers, but understand that these can be added to any bike.
Overall the ride is pretty smooth. Also like the Ultegra components.
Then road the Trek Pilot 5.0 (50 WSD).
Do you never forget the first carbon frame you ride? I loved it. The pedalling felt so responsive, handled beautiful, and the bike was so light, it seemed to fly up hills. For components it has a DuraAce rear derailer, but otherwise 105s. I'll have to see if I'll get used to front derailer, or if I'll end up upgrading it to Ultegra.
One issue... after awhile I get some tightness/pain in my shoulders (two symetrical points that are I'd say if you follow the line of my neck down 1-2"). How can I tell if this is the frame geometry (integral to the bike) or something that can be adjusted with the handlebars (or easily changeable maybe with new bars)? The bars on this bike are WSD so are fairly narrow (as am I) but do have a slightly more aggressive reach than the ones on the Sequoia.
I've always heard to "fall in love with the frame" as other components can always be changed.
My concern with the Sequoia is that it'll be fine, but I'll either always have "carbon envy" :p or grow out of this bike too soon. But maybe not?
My concern with the Pilot 5.0 is first to make sure that I could address the pain issue :eek: with new handlebars, otherwise that's certainly a deal breaker.
Any thoughts appreciated!
I've narrowed it down to two bikes, and am having a hard time deciding.
The first is the Specialized Sequoia Comp (sm). I like the more upright position (an easier transtion from the hybrid). I like the cushy ergo handlebars-- pretty wide, and not too stretched out length wise. Also love the extra brake levers, but understand that these can be added to any bike.
Overall the ride is pretty smooth. Also like the Ultegra components.
Then road the Trek Pilot 5.0 (50 WSD).
Do you never forget the first carbon frame you ride? I loved it. The pedalling felt so responsive, handled beautiful, and the bike was so light, it seemed to fly up hills. For components it has a DuraAce rear derailer, but otherwise 105s. I'll have to see if I'll get used to front derailer, or if I'll end up upgrading it to Ultegra.
One issue... after awhile I get some tightness/pain in my shoulders (two symetrical points that are I'd say if you follow the line of my neck down 1-2"). How can I tell if this is the frame geometry (integral to the bike) or something that can be adjusted with the handlebars (or easily changeable maybe with new bars)? The bars on this bike are WSD so are fairly narrow (as am I) but do have a slightly more aggressive reach than the ones on the Sequoia.
I've always heard to "fall in love with the frame" as other components can always be changed.
My concern with the Sequoia is that it'll be fine, but I'll either always have "carbon envy" :p or grow out of this bike too soon. But maybe not?
My concern with the Pilot 5.0 is first to make sure that I could address the pain issue :eek: with new handlebars, otherwise that's certainly a deal breaker.
Any thoughts appreciated!