Can't decide between two bikes I love!

[pinsonp2]

Don't forget to buy the one that 'speaks to you' and makes you smile!!!

P2

[AZchick]

don't forget to buy the one that 'speaks to you' and makes you smile!!!

P2

oh yeah!!!

[oz rider]

Which one feels right? If it's the Sora and you really want 105 (or SRAM), will they swap it out? Sometimes they will, especially if it helps get rid of a colour or size that's not moving. And I like the guy who doesn't patronise, which helps when it comes to your warranty servicing. Maybe worth checking the warranties too; Spec has a pretty good warranty here. But feel beats it all.

[AZchick]

Which one feels right? If it's the Sora and you really want 105 (or SRAM), will they swap it out? Sometimes they will, especially if it helps get rid of a colour or size that's not moving. And I like the guy who doesn't patronise, which helps when it comes to your warranty servicing. Maybe worth checking the warranties too; Spec has a pretty good warranty here. But feel beats it all.

More to think about...Didn't think about comparing warranties..... thanks oz rider

[Jo-n-NY]

The Sram Apex is equivilant to the 105 (from what I have been told). I have the Dolce Elite with the Sram and a Ruby Pro with DureAce & Ultegra. After using the Sram (got after the Ruby) I did't find the change to be a big deal at all. You are dealing with one lever instead of 2 on each side.

As others said, I would go with feel more than anything as components can be changed, not much you can change with the frame. For me I also tried the Giant Avail and I felt on top of the bike where on both my Specialized I felt as part of the bike if that makes any sense.

[AZchick]

Thanks Jo..... it's a dilemma, but a nice one to be in!!!! I am going to try both on back to back same day visits to the shops this next week... instead of on different days, to get a better idea. Thanks for your advice!

[AZchick]

The Sram Apex is equivilant to the 105 (from what I have been told). I have the Dolce Elite with the Sram and a Ruby Pro with DureAce & Ultegra. After using the Sram (got after the Ruby) I did't find the change to be a big deal at all. You are dealing with one lever instead of 2 on each side.

As others said, I would go with feel more than anything as components can be changed, not much you can change with the frame. For me I also tried the Giant Avail and I felt on top of the bike where on both my Specialized I felt as part of the bike if that makes any sense.

I decided to upgrade my choices and go with the Dolce Elite Apex. It gets delivered to my LBS tomorrow!! I'm pumped!!

[Roadtrip]

Sweet!! Post pics... I'm still looking. Debating. LOL.

Shannon

[Jo-n-NY]

I decided to upgrade my choices and go with the Dolce Elite Apex. It gets delivered to my LBS tomorrow!! I'm pumped!!

Let us know it works out for you. You have good reason to be pumped