Need Opinion on Road Bike

[tatormc]

My first road bike was a Giant OCR3. I kept it for a year and upgraded. It was heavy and the Sora components are the lowest in the Shimano line. The thing that took some getting used to after I upgraded to Ultegra was the Sora shifters are in a different place then all the other Shimano shifters. My hubby has stated that 105 would be your best deal if you have that extra in your budget.

[madisongrrl]

http://www.roadbikereview.com/mfr/gi...8_5668crx.aspx

http://www.roadbikereview.com/mfr/gi.../PRD_290519_56

The touring bike at least has a Shimano 105 for the rear. I don't think it matters how heavy the bikes are. Especially if your intention is just to x-train on it (for mountain biking) and never race on it. I personally wouldn't put any money into upgrading either one of these bikes (IMO it's not worth it) and I would choose the one with the best component set...but that's me.

My brother just purchased a really expensive mountain bike wheel set off ebay. It was from a bike shop and the guy said the wheels were almost brand new, in true (he said he did it himself) and are ready to roll. What a bunch of rubbish! He never mentioned that there was a significant ding in the sidewall (we are not sure if it is supperficial or not), the wheels were out of true, one of the spokes was bent and the spokes all had a little corrosion on them. Nothing like paying $650 for a less than stellar wheelset! My brother is going to tell the guy that he as to pay for all the repairs because he didn't advertise the wheel set accurately. If the guy doesn't comply, then he is getting some negative feedback left. Ebay is certainly a buyer beware situation - bike shop owner or not! On the upside, friend snagged an awesome deal on a super expensive lightspeed triathlon bike frame on ebay from a private seller. The frame was worth well over $2000 (it was either a Blade or Saber....I can't remember) and my friend got it for $1300.

[doc]

I'm selling my 51cm trek 2005 WSD 2100. All shimano 105 and ultegra. It's too big for me. I am now actuallly on a giant TCR XS. PM me if you're interested.