I personally don't think you'll be happy with the weight savings, at least for climbing. The Code Elite weighs about the same as the new Aurora I just got, and it feels darn heavy to me when compared to either my Moots or Bianchi. I certainly wouldn't be happy to have it as my primary road bike. I have a feeling that you'd ultimately regret getting it over the Gunnar.
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11-25-2010, 10:44 AM #1
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11-25-2010, 02:34 PM #2
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This is good to know, I hadn't realized it was about the same weight as the Aurora and I HAVE ridden one of those. You are right, it really didn't feel much lighter than my LHT. I really do want/prefer the Gunnar, just the interior bookkeeper was looking at the prices and noted how much less I would spend for the Coda Elite.
Originally Posted by indysteel
I really would like this to be the last bike I purchase for some time to come, outside of my possibly getting into mountain biking (not in 2011). I do not want to settle on something just because of the price, and let's face it, when it comes to custom bikes Gunnars are certainly far more reasonable in price than others.
There is no doubt in my mind that I will be happy with whatever Gunner I wind up with - and if it takes a little longer to build it once I get the frame and fork, then so be it. The frame and fork will be the most expensive part of the equation.
The more I think about this, the more excited I get about the Gunnar
It really is meant to be my primary road bike while my beloved Ms. Explorer will be more for long country jaunts, sight-seeing and someday at least a credit-card tour.
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11-25-2010, 02:49 PM #3
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No doubt it'll take more time and savings to pay for the Gunnar, but that bike will likely be your last (road bike at least). My gut tells me that if you buy the Coda, you'll continue to pine for a light road bike. So, in the end, it might not save you anything.
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11-25-2010, 03:01 PM #4
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My gut is telling me the same thing, my interior bookkeeper has been squashed into submission
I am excited about the Gunnar, not about the Jamis. That says a lot right there - thanks everyone for responding to this, it is appreciated.
I remember now why/how I came to find TE, I was looking for advice on whether to purchase the Trek or a comfort bike this time last year - and encouragement that I wasn't crazy for wanting to learn to ride a bike at 50
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