Trek vs. Giant

[latelatebloomer]

Hammer, glad you started this thread, as I need to learn about what I require for my first road bike, too. When I told my trainer at the gym that I want to do a century by next fall, he kinda made a face and said, "a century would be pretty difficult on your hybrid. Think about getting a road bike in the spring - do research this winter." The bad news for me is that I only spent $1500 on my CAR! (artist married to artist, 'nuff said.) So I gotta find my parameters and let help from the second-hand angels.

I agree with you on the pink issue. Now fuschia I could live with! Happy hunting!

[tatormc]

My first road bike was a Giant OCR3 which I got spring of last year. It was a great starter bike for me that tought me what I needed to know about cycling. The components were not great and the thing weighed a ton. But I needed to get something inexpensive to see if I'd even stick with cycling. Anyhow a year later I still loved it so I upgraded to a Giant TCR Composite 2 which I love. An OCR2 would be a great first road bike but test ride the ones you are interested in to determine what's best for you.

[anne_77]

I have a Trek 1000 SL 50 cm bike. I just bought it but I absolutely love it. It is so comfortable and easy to use. Absolutely no complaints. All I've added are new pedals (Shimano mountain bike pedals cause I like the shoes!) and a Cateye. Oh - and it looks cool too - it's orange and yellow - spiffy!

[eofelis]

[QUOTE=latelatebloomer]The bad news for me is that I only spent $1500 on my CAR! (artist married to artist, 'nuff said.) [QUOTE]

The saying here is:

"You know you're in Colorado when you have a $3000 bike on top of your $800 car"

or

".....when you own your car and make payments on your bike"