I've done mountain biking for years and i own a pretty nice setup when it comes to mountain biking. The bad part is that the nearest trail is about an hour from my home and so i cant get out there as often as i would like and even less to work out. I lift weights but i am looking for a good carido type things so i am looking at a type of road bike. I narrowed it down to either the Trek 1500, Giant OCR/TCR models or at a Trek 7.3/7.5 or Giant FCR. Remember, its for fitness and not a big step in to the road circuit. What is your advice.
2007-03-02 14:41:34 · 5 answers · asked by vail2073 5 in Sports ➔ Cycling
The Trek 7.3 and 7.5 are a tough act to follow - I myself use a 7.3 to commute on!
The new frame for '07 features a VERY SOLID hydro formed frame and LOVES hills!
Trek was the first to do the hybrid bike and the first to do a TRUE fitness hybrid, you can't go wrong with the Trek.
These bikes are deceivingly fast, and continually sell off the floor like nothing else.
Good for your ride up to about 40 mile, the FX's will have you riding more comfortable and faster than you ever thought you could.
BTW... My ride to work is 13 miles, and my ride times are the nearly the same with the FX as they are with the Madone. Test ride one and you'll see what all the sales are about!
2007-03-03 00:47:57 · answer #1 · answered by bigringtravis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously you will want to save money, so craigslist might be an attractive option. My Specialized Allez Elite is a great road bike, but its geometry is aggressive and is not geared toward comfort. I like the idea of a Specialized Roubaix, because it has great speed, but is geared toward comfort. It leaves its rider in a semi-upright position, and has a triple crank. The 1500 has an aggressive geometry, so that might give you some pain. The FCR is also very aggressive. The Trek's mentioned have Shimano Tiagra as the highlighted component, which is a lower-grade component (I prefer 105 and up).
Try www.craigslist.org
or www.ebay.com
or www.performance.com
or www.bikenashbar.com
2007-03-02 16:10:59 · answer #2 · answered by Double Century Dude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is purely for fitness, why would you pay $1,000 for a bike? A Trek 1500 may have some nice components, but who cares? Get the 1000! You'll save $400, and can use that for clipless pedals and cylcing shoes with cleats.
2007-03-02 16:53:21 · answer #3 · answered by kins80 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the road bikes with great bargain prices at WHEELWORLD website ( www.wheelworld.com) ---they have interesting CARBON road bikes by GIANT ( OCR Composites)---Iand you can find the latest ROAD BIKES TODAY now available in newsstands by now----its a new magazine that caters to roadies and has PLENTY of new stuff to check out!
2007-03-02 15:23:48 · answer #4 · answered by hummerhead2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Giants and Treks are good bikes, I also like KHS and Specialized...
the other posts here also make sense, so remember to add shoes, pedals, and helmet to your list.
2007-03-02 20:18:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋