Quote Originally Posted by kiwi rider View Post
Thank you for your feedback. (guessing you are a kiwi also?).
All three styles should be in the next week or so, and I should be able to test ride them around the subdivision for several miles. Is that what you meant?
I guess I am prepared to take a bigger jump because of the great deal I would get, and not wanting to upgrade again.

Tandem sounds fun!
Yes I am a New Zealander, however now residing in Aussie (yeah I know, but where there's work, hubby goes). Tandem is an absolute blast. My talking buddy, mechanic and motivation is with me all the time. Goes really fast downhill and the flat and always gets a smile from people. My Ruby gets a bit jealous I think!

BTW most people I have meet in the couple of cycle clubs I have been a member of are very happy with a carbon frame and ultegra geared level bike. Normally you can stick with that and switch out things like saddles and go-fast wheels. You do need to be riding at a very elite level to notice the difference performance wise by purchasing Dura Ace or Specialized S-Works level bike.