New ride, new challenges

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Thanks, Muirenn! My steel frame weighed under 17 pounds before the pedals. That was the same as my carbon bike. You are right about not finding any in a LBS. I drove 6 hours to find a shop that carried 4 brands of steel bikes. Can you believe they only had 3 carbon bikes in the whole store??? I thought I was in heaven!

What store was that? Would love to know and be able to test some.

[Bike Chick]

What store was that? Would love to know and be able to test some.

North Central Cyclery in DeKalb. They sell Surly, Salsa, Masi, Trek, Gary Fisher, and Haro. It's a really cool shop. Worth the trip over there.

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North Central Cyclery in DeKalb. They sell Surly, Salsa, Masi, Trek, Gary Fisher, and Haro. It's a really cool shop. Worth the trip over there.

Thanks! Will do the pilgrimage after checking out a shop that carries Jamis bikes in Glenview.

[ginaleah]

Thanks! Will do the pilgrimage after checking out a shop that carries Jamis bikes in Glenview.

Just thought I'd chime in since you say you are going to look at Jamis bikes because I bought a steel frame w/carbon fork and seat post Jamis Quest Femme a couple of months ago and I LOVE the way it rides. It's going to run you a few hundred more than bikes that are aluminum with carbon forks but to me it has been absolutely worth it! It's also a good option if you're shorter and looking for a WSB.

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Just thought I'd chime in since you say you are going to look at Jamis bikes because I bought a steel frame w/carbon fork and seat post Jamis Quest Femme a couple of months ago and I LOVE the way it rides. It's going to run you a few hundred more than bikes that are aluminum with carbon forks but to me it has been absolutely worth it! It's also a good option if you're shorter and looking for a WSB.

Thank you! I will definitely look for the Quest Femme. And I'm staying away from aluminum for sure -- that's what I currently have.