Bike Recommendations
- Thread starter cyismydog
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Not on Craigslist....
Looking at prices though of top of the line Aluminum road bikes with almost same components...
Trek Madone 2.5 $2099.99
Cannondale CAAD10- $2270.00
Specialized Allez- $2400.00
Sorry just wanted to point out the big bad Trek myth...
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Bumping this thread... I currently ride a 2008 Trek 7.5 FX. It has been a great bike but is time to put some cash into it (needs new cassette, crankset, chain, tires, brakes... was also thinking of going to clipless pedals). I am trying to decide whether to fix it up and keep riding it or if i should go all out and upgrade to newer, better bike. I mostly ride trails and country roads (some gravel), but am starting to enjoy some longer and challenging biking events.
After spending a few hours today out looking around at various bike shops around town, these are the bikes that were recommended. I didn't have any worthwhile test rides because I am 6'3" and they all would need to order the right size bike in for me. Looking for some unbiased CF opinions
-Trek Crossrip Elite
-Felt F65x
-Jamis Nova Sport / Race / Pro (only had the sport in stock, limited number of the other 2 left)
After spending a few hours today out looking around at various bike shops around town, these are the bikes that were recommended. I didn't have any worthwhile test rides because I am 6'3" and they all would need to order the right size bike in for me. Looking for some unbiased CF opinions
-Trek Crossrip Elite
-Felt F65x
-Jamis Nova Sport / Race / Pro (only had the sport in stock, limited number of the other 2 left)
The company I work for will be distributing these very shortly.
http://bombtrack.com/bikes/
Currently selling
http://www.lombardobikes.com/eng/ and http://www.head-bike.com/
http://bombtrack.com/bikes/
Currently selling
http://www.lombardobikes.com/eng/ and http://www.head-bike.com/
Treks and Giants are nice. Wife and I have Trek 7.1 and Trek Mountain bikes. different bikes for different occassions.
I had a $200 Schwinn moutain bike I used a TON at ISU for four years, bought in '97. Then I bought a lighter Marin urban/hybrid type bike for about $320 in 2009 and used it a ton around downtown Chicago and near neighborhoods until 2014. Never spent more than $30 a year on either of them other than buying deluxe lights for the one in Chicago. The bike shop I got in Chicago included free tuneups for life of the bike.
Basically I think go with the cheaper models of the decent brands unless you plan on biking being some sort of hobby or competitive thing. To just go places or enjoy a nice day I don't think some top of the line $600+ bike is necessary at all if we're talking about urban life going block to block.
I was like the OP my last 3 years in Chicago. Lived in the best spot for public transit/car sharing/cabs and could walk tons of places so I just went no car for 3 years. My wife and I went from 2 cars, to 1, to none, now back to 1 but wish we didn't have to have 1.
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There are a lot of good suggestions here. Craigslist is a good place to start with you budget, but with any used bike you need to know a little bit about bikes to make sure you are not buying a lot of issues. If you are going to be in the bay area it is probably going to be very hilly, at least it looks that way in movies, so a hybrid with it's lower gear ratios would be the way to go. Trek, and Giant make good lower budget bikes.
Bumping this thread... I currently ride a 2008 Trek 7.5 FX. It has been a great bike but is time to put some cash into it (needs new cassette, crankset, chain, tires, brakes... was also thinking of going to clipless pedals). I am trying to decide whether to fix it up and keep riding it or if i should go all out and upgrade to newer, better bike. I mostly ride trails and country roads (some gravel), but am starting to enjoy some longer and challenging biking events.
After spending a few hours today out looking around at various bike shops around town, these are the bikes that were recommended. I didn't have any worthwhile test rides because I am 6'3" and they all would need to order the right size bike in for me. Looking for some unbiased CF opinions
-Trek Crossrip Elite
-Felt F65x
-Jamis Nova Sport / Race / Pro (only had the sport in stock, limited number of the other 2 left)
Why are they recommending cyclocross bikes? Are you planning on taking it off road?
I suggest going to a bike store and seeing the options and price ranges. best way to get what you're looking for.
Well, since this was bumped from almost a year ago, what did you decide on and how did it work out for you for the year you had it?
