Mmmm...yeah, the cost of the sutra is making me pause and really think about this decision. I just can't believe how GREAT the bike felt. During the test ride, I felt like I could just ride and ride and ride. It was sooooo nice. The fact that it's good-looking doesn't hurt either.Originally Posted by KnottedYet
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07-20-2006, 05:43 AM #1
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07-20-2006, 06:20 AM #2
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If you love the bike and it loves you, get it!
but try the jamis Aurora, too ($825). And a Burley Vagabond ($1600) And if your shop has built Surly Long Haul Truckers, give one of them a ride ($1000 on up)
Quillfred has a Redline cyclocross bike, which she loves.
Take a look at some of the Soma frames just to get some ideas www.somafab.com They have pictures of how some of their customers built bikes with their frames."If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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07-20-2006, 06:21 AM #3
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If you're going to be riding in rain, snow, mud, muck, and the like, then disk brakes would be a good idea.
If not, you don't need them, in my opinion.
I have them on my winter bike, and I like how they hold up in the snow. But then, not too many people ride in the snow (I do, I have studded tires for the ice, but people think I'm a bit looney).
Oh, and I REALLY like Jamis bikes. My commuter is a Coda Comp and it's just fantastic.Last edited by tulip; 07-20-2006 at 06:24 AM.
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07-21-2006, 05:52 AM #4
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She's being shipped!!!
OK...after lots of thought, visiting other bike shops, browsing online (at work, shhhhhh....), I decided to go with the Kona Sutra. I just LOVE how the bike felt, and I think I will be happy with it. I have a feeling the Sutra will be "that bike" I will never sell. Note: I even had a dream that I was riding it around town...how neurotic is that!!! It must be love, right?
LBS had to special order my size, so now I'm counting the days until it arrives...
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07-21-2006, 05:56 AM #5
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Sounds like love to me! Congratulations!
Be sure you post some pics of the new bike so we can all ooooh and ahhhh!
"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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07-21-2006, 07:08 AM #6
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Whoo-hoo! Congratulations! I dream about my bikes alot...I'm glad I'm not the only one!
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07-21-2006, 07:24 AM #7
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Awesome! Yes, you must post a pic when you get her
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07-21-2006, 08:49 AM #8
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Whew! I'm glad to know dreaming about bikes is normal.
I will definitely post pictures of the Sutra when she comes. Can't wait, can't wait!
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