Men's road bikes

[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.

[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.

[RoadRaven]

I am assuming you have checked out the recent cervelo thread with this in mind?

I posted earlier on that assumption (which is why I only mentioned the Giant Trinitys...)

But the cervelos my partner has might just be the answer for your guy...

(EDIT: whoops... the page must have cached itself, cause I didn't see these posts when I went to reply - glad he is enjoying the cervelo )

[RoadRaven]

Very cool RR!!

Hmmm... this has had me wondering... particularly when you repeated it it a few posts later...

................... the trinitys? or the tall lads I live with?

[redrhodie]

Hmmm... this has had me wondering... particularly when you repeated it it a few posts later...

................... the trinitys? or the tall lads I live with?

RR, I think she was referring to my machine, though your tall lads are very intriguing .

[Mr. SR500]

The new Madones are Amazing! They come in 2 geometries so he can get a slightly more upright ride (30mm) if he is interested. I know Trek doesn't have the splash of a Cervelo, but the new Madone's are Amazing!

[ilima]

I think you mean the Cervelo RS, not the R3. The RS has a headtube that's about 2cm taller than the R3. It is a sweet bike, one that I'm coveting.

You can get the Cervelo stock setup for about $4K. Or buy the frame plus a build kit (http://www.all3sports.com/product_in...ervelo-rs-2008) and spend more or less (w/Ultegra kit is about $3500).

Thanks Emily. Not sure if we have any Jamis dealers here but we'll take a look.

He was just looking at the online reviews of the Cervelo R3 and it sounds like it's the kind of bike he's looking for. A race bike for people with back problems - more upright geometry.

We're off to look at bikes today. I like bike shopping.

[maillotpois]

RR, I think she was referring to my machine, though your tall lads are very intriguing .

Oh right - two "RR"s! I was referring to Red's Merckx. Since we're Merckx sisters. (I do like male tallness, though. )

[RoadRaven]

Trinity Merckx Tallositude

[maillotpois]

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[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.