Men's road bikes

[Trekhawk]

DH asked me to post asking for new bike suggestions for him as well. He has an older Trek 5000 carbon road bike and he wants to upgrade to a good carbon bike with ultegra or better components. He is not interested in anything too aggressive because he has some back issues and doesn't like to be too low (athough he wants to do TT's so he's definitely not looking for a 'comfort' bike either, lol).

He's looked at the Madone, and the Roubaix and the Tarmac, and now he's looking at some of the Cervelos as well. He hasn't ridden any of them yet, just looking and doing some research. Price range is $3000-4500. It'll probably be his last road bike so he's willing to pay for a good one.

Any other bike he should be considering?

I have an older Trek 5000 (man bike) and a lovely Colnago. I would give the Colnago range a look too.

[redrhodie]

KG, sorry for the hijack, but I wanted to show MP what my bike looks like. Here it is with Eddy:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech/2001...1/emfuga.shtml

[Bike Goddess]

I have a Scott CR 1 -carbon with ultegra. I use it as a TT bike as well as my long distance bike. Comfy and aerodynamic. I like the price of these as well.

[maillotpois]

Very nice, RR!!!

Seconding what Trek said, I also have a colnago and that's been a great bike as well.

[Skierchickie]

You say he's looked at the Madone - what about a Pilot? Less aggressive position, and still a really nice bike. It looks like the 5.0 comes with Ultegra.

[Skierchickie]

You say he's looked at the Madone - what about a Pilot? Less aggressive position, and still a really nice bike. It looks like the 5.0 comes with Ultegra. Oh - looked again - some 105 on it.

[kelownagirl]

He hasn't ridden the Madone yet - going to try it next weekend. Right now, he's loving the Cervelo R3 though.

[KSH]

Hey, I have a Specialized Tarmac Expert. Yes, my bike is a man's bike.. XS.

I can tell you that it is an aggressive frame/fit. He is not going to like it if he has lower back problems I don't think. It's fast and peppy but not made for comfort at all. It's a racing frame. I'm pretty stretched out on mine and have lower back pain from the position from time to time.

The Robaix is less aggressive and built more for comfort.

I know you weren't asking about this, but just figured I would throw my experience with the Tarmac out there.

[kelownagirl]

Thanks KSH - both good points to consider. I'll steer more toward the Roubaix.

[Jo-n-NY]

My husband just got the Specialized Roubaix Pro. It is made for comfort but also for speed. I think Tom Boonan won Paris Roubaix with his Sp Roubaix. My husband also suffers with back problems. It is worth a trial ride so he can see for himself.

~ JoAnn

[kelownagirl]

My husband just got the Specialized Roubaix Pro. It is made for comfort but also for speed. I think Tom Boonan won Paris Roubaix with his Sp Roubaix. My husband also suffers with back problems. It is worth a trial ride so he can see for himself.

~ JoAnn

He rode one yesterday and loved it. He WAS going to try the Trek Madone before he made his decision but after he saw 3 of them at the Group ride today, he decided not to.

[kelownagirl]

KG, sorry for the hijack, but I wanted to show MP what my bike looks like. Here it is with Eddy:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech/2001...1/emfuga.shtml

No worries - I am the Queen of thread-jacking.

I find all these posts very interesting and DH is enjoying researching all the recommendations.

I was looking at a Scott Contessa yesterday. They only had it in small (I need an extra small) but I might try it anyway next weekend.