Same old question: Road Bike and what to buy?

[Jo-n-NY]

My Specialize Amira is also not too aggressive. I don't race but find the bike very comfortable to ride along with being a sweet climbing bike. Maye, my husband has been in the bicycle business for 30+ yrs. PM me if you would like to try the shop he works at since we are also on Long Island. If not, no worries on my end

[Maye]

So far, I'm liking the following three: Specialized Amira Apez (been recommended by various ppl),Trek Madone (hopefully will find a 2010-11 still available) and the Jamis Zenith looks very good. I'm tempted by Pinarello but I think that's way too much for me at this point in my bike life. Future gift, maybe

I don't race and not planning to. I'll do the March 20 event since I have to be focused on something and the commitment that requires. Then after that, I will find another event to focus while enjoying being out doors on my new set of wheels!!

My Specialize Amira is also not too aggressive. I don't race but find the bike very comfortable to ride along with being a sweet climbing bike. Maye, my husband has been in the bicycle business for 30+ yrs. PM me if you would like to try the shop he works at since we are also on Long Island. If not, no worries on my end

[Maye]

So far, I'm liking the following three: Specialized Amira Apez (been recommended by various ppl),Trek Madone 3 series (not sure which one) and the Jamis Zenith looks very good. I may have to spend extra but this is for the long haul so might as well get something that I really like and fits me well. I'm tempted by a Pinarello FP Due Too much? Sure. Future gift, maybe

I don't race since I don't have the fitness preparation required for that,well so far. Who knows if I'll get tempted by the race bug in the future. I'll do the March 20 event since I have to be focused on something and the commitment that requires. Then after that, I will find another event to focus while enjoying being out doors on my new set of wheels!!

[Maye]

Have you test-ridden any of these? Careful not to choose or make judgments until you test-ride.

Trust me, I will not select one until I get the "this is the right one" feel. Just initial picks in a vast paradise of choices ;-). The test will start next week and I'll post my thoughts here, to share opinions.

[Koronin]

The Felt ZW series is the women specific series they make. The Z series is the men/unisex and the F series is a men/unisex series. There is no women specific version of the F series. Each of the series have aluminum and carbon versions.

[WindingRoad]

http://www.bianchiusa.com/bikes/road/steel/vigorelli/

Plush and fast

[WindingRoad]

http://www.cannondale.com/2012/bikes...oy-5-105-21423

Another nice riding bike. Pretty and plush for aluminum.

[Maye]

Windingroad: These two are very nice. The Cannonade Synapse in black looks really cool and the price is very reasonable. Thx