You have a good budget to work with. I would suggest test riding different materials and different geometries. Try different companies, Cannondale's Synapse in carbon will be different than a Trek Madone that will be different than Specialized Ruby.
You are happy with Giant, what about their upgraded women's bike? What changes do you want to have in your new bike? Better drivetrain? Different frame material? Different geometry? I guess what I am saying is tell us what is important to you, I could gush all day about my bike but really where would that get you?
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10-22-2008, 04:45 AM #1
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10-22-2008, 04:54 AM #2
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I have a OCR C3 and wouldn't replace it. I would buy a bike to be used for a different purpose, for example touring. For that I would want steel with a rack. Are you looking for something to be used differently?
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10-22-2008, 05:11 AM #3
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LUNA! With $4k, go custom. Love my Luna.
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10-22-2008, 05:17 AM #4
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Why go "women's specific" when you can go "ACG specific"??
Go custom. Go Seven. An Alaris would be perfect for the kind of riding you seem to do.2007 Seven ID8 - Bontrager InForm
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10-22-2008, 05:58 AM #5
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+1 on the custom bike suggestion. Your price range definitely makes it worth considering buying a custom-made bike. No compromises -- just your dream bike, in the flesh.
Originally Posted by 7rider
Full disclosure: I admit I'm a little prejudiced... I just bought a custom Seven Alaris. She's wonderful. (Omit long rave about fabulous bike) All told, it cost about $4,600, which sounds doable for you. It's well worth every penny!
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10-22-2008, 07:25 AM #6
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This thread sent me to look at Luna and you can get an Eclipse for under $4,000. Spent a bit of time drooling and fantasizing about a trip to Sante Fe to pick up a Luna. **sigh** I have a wonderful off the rack bike.
Amanda
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2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"
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10-22-2008, 08:11 AM #7
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Ladies, thanks for the advice. I like my bike, she fits me well. However, she was what I could afford at the time. Or I should say it was what my ex would spend, actually it was the last thing he bought me before... I know I could put nicer componets and better wheels on the current bike. But I thought why not the new bike. She is a little beat up now, scratched, etc. I wash her often and sometimes read stories to her too. She gets to sleep in the in the living room. I plan to put her on my trainer so that I can still use her when the weather or work prevents me from riding.
It is also sort of physchological. After a divorce some women get botox, new breasts or a young boyfriend, now that the dust has settled I want a new bike!
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