Left field suggestion - have you thought about getting a tandem??? It evens out different levels of fitness/strength, but it's much more than that. It's a really lovely feeling of teamwork. Of course, then there will be the straight bar/drop bar decision. But I just thought I would make the suggestion as my husband & I have really enjoyed our tandem - & it certainly seems to bring out the best in other people. We can also go further on our tandem - I guess it's much lighter than 2 bikes & much much more aerodynamic . .
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04-11-2010, 05:57 AM #1
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04-11-2010, 09:24 AM #2
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I'd have to say go check out some high quality steel framed bikes at local shops. They ride like butter and they cost less overall so you can afford to get some nice components on there too. If you are concerned about the weight have the shop weigh them and compare to some of the lower end carbon frames. I say lower end carbon frame bikes because in the price range you are looking you can get a carbon ride but the components you get will be lower end which cancels out the weight difference in the frame. I have carbon, steel and aluminum bikes and my steel bike is my favorite so far as ride is concerned. The steel bikes come with carbon forks, seat posts and all that too so I'd suggest you give them a look. Best of luck.
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04-11-2010, 10:55 AM #3
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After a bunch of trial rides, I settled on a Specialized tri-cross Sport (triple). It's billed a cyclocross bike, but I'm seeing a couple around here decked out for touring---and I picked it because I wanted the best of a road bike and a mtn, but didn't want a heavy hybrid.
It has more of a road bike geometry than mtn, with some of the comfort features of a hybrid. Aluminum frame, carbon fork & seat post.
The PR campaign says "POINT THE TRICROSS down anything from a gravel strewn fireroad to a pothole packed bike path or maybe even a chunk of smooth singletrack, and you'll realize that its numbness-killing chassis, predictable geometry and robust wheelset will help you redefine what's possible on two (skinny) tires"---and so far I think it's wonderful.
If you can find one in the right size, give it a whirl. I paid about 25% off retail for a small-ish frame, which makes me think not too many sport riders know about it.
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