Need ideas for new bike

[ridebikeme]

Lots pf good suggestions here! I did think of another that hasn't been mentioned yet. As everyone knows. Redline makes some great cross bikes, and has a few choices, so check them out if you are still looking. On the touring scene, along with Trek 520, check out the KHS TR-101... it's a great bike as well. Soma also makes some nice steel frames/bikes, so another choice.Have fun looking!!

AS for steel bikes, they are definitely starting to make a comeback. Many companies are offering a mixture of frames from carbon, aluminum, to steel... it's nice to have choices. Steel rides really well and is more forgiving, will definitely give you a warning if there is a frame problem(in terms of breaking) unlike carbon. And it also offers another pricepoint, which is nice with the 15-20% increase on the '09 models.