I spent all afternoon yesterday test-riding bikes
The LBS at home had a Giant Avail and a Specialized Dolce Comp, but I wasn't very impressed to be honest. I feel like they wouldn't be much of an upgrade compared to my current bike.
I really, really liked the Felt road bikes, but was surprised that the WSD (ZW5) felt less comfortable then a regular racing model (F75). I noticed a huge difference in my ability to take corners. It was like night and day, compared to my current bike. They also felt extremely light and stiff.
I looked at a few Cannondale models yesterday too, but didn't test ride yet. I plan to go to a different Cannondale dealer this morning to test ride a few models, as well as a Kona and Jamis dealer. I've also set up an appointment with a person from Craig's List to test ride a LaPierre S-Lite 100. I don't think I'll like it because I want a really stiff frame, but figured I'll check it out, just in case.
At this point, I'm still unsure of my final decision. The Kona Lisa RD feels like a great deal to me ($900 for ultegra/105 mix), but I'm unsure about how it handles. I also don't want to just settle for a "good deal" now and end up upgrading my frame again in a few years. I feel like the Felt road bikes were awesome to ride, but the geometry is very similar to my current bike, so I am worried that they won't be a very good "fit" for me either.




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