I test rode: Trek 1500 WSD, Trek Pilot 1.0 (I think), and fell in love with the Trek 1000. I have now had the Trek 1000 for a week and love her. I did not think there qwould be such a difference in the feel of the three, but there was. Test many and see which feels like it belongs under you.
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08-06-2006, 02:50 PM #1
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08-06-2006, 05:27 PM #2
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I also have a Trek WSD 1000 and now that it's adjusted right, it feels just super duper.
...I take it the Trek 1000 is female? I wasn't sure what kind of vibe I got from it... I still think mine might be male. Don't ask--still thinking of names for it.
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08-06-2006, 05:33 PM #3
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I have a Bianchi Eros Donna (steel, WSD) and absolutely love it.
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08-06-2006, 06:17 PM #4
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Be sure to try out the Jamis bikes. They are steel (a much smoother ride than aluminum, in my opinion) and reasonably priced.
I started racing when I was just a bit older than you (at 17). Congratulations! Support of your folks is key to success (especially the driving and paying for stuff part!)
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08-07-2006, 04:40 AM #5
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I have a Giant OCR1, and love it. It was $500 and not bad for an entry level bike. Now that I've had it almost a year, I know what I like/dislike/want/need in my next bike. I'm glad I went entry level instead of spending 3 times that amount and then realizing what I like/dislike about it.
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08-07-2006, 05:15 AM #6
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fun, fun, fun!
Shopping for a bike can be so much fun! I am happy with my Specialized Dolce, but really bike fit is so individual, you have to try several different bikes to find "the one." I would strongly suggest you go to several different bike shops and not rush into a purchase. I rushed and although the Dolce is a good bike, I think I should have taken a bit more time and gone to a few more shops.
Happy searching!
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08-07-2006, 05:27 PM #7
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I second the Jamis bikes. Do try at least one steel bike.
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08-07-2006, 07:51 PM #8
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...I take it the Trek 1000 is female? I wasn't sure what kind of vibe I got from it... I still think mine might be male. Don't ask--still thinking of names for it.[/QUOTE]
It could be. Mine is actually a regular Trek 1000, not a WSD, so they could be different genders. I too am thinking up a name.Jennifer
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