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  1. #1
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    Lightbulb

    Hi Barb,

    Have you looked at the Novara Bonita (at REI)? I too am a roadie and just got one yesterday. I love it already! The 2005 model runs $549.95, but I got lucky and got the last 2004 in my size for $389.95! It comes with Deore in the back and Alivio up front (which I believe is one step up from Acera), disk brakes, etc. However, it is not light! I have no idea how much it weighs, but it is a very nice ride. Might be one more to add to your list to check out. You can have a look at the REI site.

    Good luck!
    Emily in NC
    Emily

    2011 Jamis Dakar XC "Toto" - Selle Italia Ldy Gel Flow
    2007 Trek Pilot 5.0 WSD "Gloria" - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow
    2004 Bike Friday Petite Pocket Crusoe - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow

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    Weight is a huge consideration. I have a Giant Sedona that I can do my rail to trail rides on, but it is soo heavy. 50 to 65 miles a day might kill me on her!

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    Here she is...

    and I will name her Ruby Red Dress. My grandma's name was Ruby (hope she doesn't mind!). I won't have her until mid March but I put some money down and signed the order.

    http://fisherbikes.com/bikes/large_i...bike=Tassajara

  4. #4
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    A suggestion with weight.

    If you have a digital bathroom scale, consider taking it with you as you shop around for different bikes. Also, take a notebook and write down pertinent details, such as weight, cost, manufacturer, frame/fork, etc.

    That way, you weigh yourself while holding the bike and get the weight. Then just weigh yourself and presto, you have real bike weight, versus what they advertise.

    Mel

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    *insert envious emoticon here*

    Very nice bike Barb - and I think Ruby Red Dress is an awesome name! Have fun and keep us posted!
    Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"

  6. #6
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    Thumbs up

    She's beautiful! Enjoy!

    Emily in NC
    Emily

    2011 Jamis Dakar XC "Toto" - Selle Italia Ldy Gel Flow
    2007 Trek Pilot 5.0 WSD "Gloria" - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow
    2004 Bike Friday Petite Pocket Crusoe - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow

 

 

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