Narrowing the choice

[jaydee]

I have spent the weekend test riding new flat bar road bikes. I want something that is light, that can handle both road and bike paths. I don't think I am brave enough to try a touring bike with drop bars at this stage, maybe when I am a better rider. I have a mountain bike with city/country tyres so will keep that for off road.

I have narrowed the choice down to two. The Giant CRX2
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU/...en/2200/31899/


or the Sublime 2
http://www.sarahulmerbrand.com/bikes/fitness/sublime-2/

(sorry, not too sure how to do photos yet

I have always loved the Sub bikes - but having ridden the Giant - oh dear, I am not too sure which way to go. Both will come in at almost the same price once they are "tricked out" for me. Dilemma, Dilemma!

[crazycanuck]

I don't know much about the SUB bikes but they do look alright. There's only one chickie from brissie on TE that has one & you could always send her a message? (light_sabre..)

If you don't get a response, try http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/index.php for a local perspective. I know there's a few Canberra ladies over there that might be able to help.

Decisions Decisions...

[jaydee]

Thanks for that CC. I will continue my investigations. I guess there is an easy solution - just get both!

[crazycanuck]

Hmmm..that's a thought

Do you have room for both & will you divide your time between them?

[ilima]

All things being equal, I'd prefer the niche brand over mass-market. But if you love the Giant better get it.

[jaydee]

I finally decided on the Giant CRX2. It just felt marginally better than the other. So I collected today. And it is great! I only went for about 15km ride around the lake as it started to sleet and rain and obviously, I couldn't get the new treasure wet. Obviously it is living inside at the moment as well!

[Tuckervill]

Nice! Where do you live that it is sleeting in August? :::brrr::: Not ready for winter, yet!

Karen

[cosc]

Congratulations on a great fun bike. Your new giant looks the perfect one for road and trails.

[crazycanuck]

Hey Jaydee! Nice to see you found a bike Did you get much of a response on the Sub bikes?

You can ride in the sleet dear, just be careful & remember to clean the bike afterwards!! I hope it gets a wee bit warmer over there for ya! No rain for us for 2 weeks!!! YAY!!!!

Karen-Jaydee's in Canberra..(East side of Aust)

[KnottedYet]

Jaydee - that is a pretty bike! I love the color! And it looks like you have reflective sidewall Vitorria Randonneur tires? (I have VR's on two of my bikes, great tires!)

Enjoy your Giant!
(have you named her yet?)