LindsK
05-25-2005, 07:20 AM
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Hi there - I'm looking to move from a mid-90s Schwinn Traveler to a newer performance (somewhat entry-level) rd. bike. I've tried out a few Felts, and a triple R500 Cannondale. Yesterday, I tested a '04 Specialized Allez Elite CR-MO (triple). This bike seemed the most comfortable , easiest to shift gears with, etc. (not surprisingly , perhaps). It also seems like mounting my aero-bars on it would work out well/provide an okay lean-over angle. The bike was originally ~$1300, but the bike store has marked it down to $910 (plus tax). Is this bike worth the buy? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Also, I'm 5'9" w/ ~ 32.5-33" inseam - the "deal" bike is a 54 cm and felt better than the Felt 56 cm. Thoughts on this?
-LindsK
Hi there - I'm looking to move from a mid-90s Schwinn Traveler to a newer performance (somewhat entry-level) rd. bike. I've tried out a few Felts, and a triple R500 Cannondale. Yesterday, I tested a '04 Specialized Allez Elite CR-MO (triple). This bike seemed the most comfortable , easiest to shift gears with, etc. (not surprisingly , perhaps). It also seems like mounting my aero-bars on it would work out well/provide an okay lean-over angle. The bike was originally ~$1300, but the bike store has marked it down to $910 (plus tax). Is this bike worth the buy? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Also, I'm 5'9" w/ ~ 32.5-33" inseam - the "deal" bike is a 54 cm and felt better than the Felt 56 cm. Thoughts on this?
-LindsK