Jas0n
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Reged: 01/26/04
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Loc: Westchester, New York
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I took a spill while riding with a group (not my fault at all, but I'm not going to get into the specifics because I'm still too pissed), and broke my trek 5200. given that im not going to replace it via trek bc it makes more sense for me (finacially, given pro deals) to just get a new ride, what would you guys choose for a back up bike. note: when i mean backup, i mean a bike which gets ridden less than 1k miles a year. here are your options:
guru flite with whatever group i want, prob. chorus
giant tcr composite 2
guru strada with ultegra
derosa merak
let me know what you think. note: all are production bikes i wouldnt have to wait really wait for, hence the lack of a luna.
thanks guys.
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vaxn8r
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Reged: 12/19/03
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I'm not really familiar with most of those except for the Giant. What is the price range you're looking at?
I recently picked up a CAAD7 Ultegra with upgraded wheels for $2K. Maybe not real flashy but it is a fantastic performing backup. I use it on the trainer/rollers and when the weather is threatening. My OCLV now has full fenders on it. Not bad for my rain bike.
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vaxn8r
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Oh, I get it, those are the bikes you'll get a deal on. Sorry about your crash....
I doubt you could go wrong. I've heard good things about Guru's but nothing first hand, just general stuff. I have a couple of buddies who really like their Giants....16.5 lbs with Ultegra.
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easypedaler
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I don't think you could go wrong with any of them.
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Jas0n
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yea, basically. most companies will allow a bike shop employee to pro deal a bike even if their shop does not carry the brand, but i want to ride something that we carry.
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skagwayroadie
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Reged: 12/20/03
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Loc: Alaska
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Guru's are highly regarded in Canada and I have been very impressed by the ride and quality of the bike. They are not nice enough for me to switch to them over a Calfee, but as a backup it would be a great ride. The top end bikes are interesting and nice...maybe too flashy and full of techno-bable. Why is this craze over cf and ti mixes these days...makes no sence to me?! You know, like the Lemond, Merlin and Seven, to name a few.
Sorry to hear of your crash...glad you are not hurt.
Why not pick up another Trek? You are familiar with the ride and how it handles...it makes sence to me over a new bike. But that is just me. If you did not race, then it would be a differrent story.
my .02...Mark
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Jas0n
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as far as the trek issue goes, i do not want another carbon bike, or at least not a carbon bike which cannot be repaired.
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skagwayroadie
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I am not a big fan of Giant road bikes, though they are a nice bike no doubt. But why would you consider a Giant composite bike if you are not interested in a repairable carbon bike? How 'bout a Luna?
There are a ton of good steel bikes available.
I have had great luck with Fuji bikes...they are not the lightest nor the best, but they are a great value and a solid bike. You have so many options available...I think it makes it tough to decide.
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Jas0n
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the giant composite is cheaper than the trek. as for the luna, i cant wait 8 weeks.
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