Re: Road bike advice

Cap'n Willow — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:45:12 GMT

Thank you both for your tips! I decided to go for the Giant Defy 1. It's supposed to be ready for me on Thursday ..... I hope I made the right choice! Thanks again

Road bike advice

Cap'n Willow — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:16:00 GMT

I'm trying to decide on a road bike. I ride a lot, and I'm doing the Montauk century and probably various other longer rides in the near future. So far, I've been training on a mountain bike/hybrid, but it's time for an upgrade. I want a bike that will be comfortable and reliable. Speed isn't the most important thing, nor is weight (although of course I'd prefer lighter). I do want components that won't give me a hassle though.

I went to my local bike shop (which I love) and was "fitted" for road bikes. I did short test rides on a few bikes that I was told would be good fits for me, and the one that seemed best was the Giant Defy 1, which has an aluminum frame, carbon fork and seat post, and Shimano 105 components. I'm slightly hesitant about getting an aluminum frame because I hear it makes for a less comfortable frame. But the guy at the bike shop says steel frames aren't very common anymore, so looking for a steel bike would reduce my options significantly. Thoughts on steel vs. aluminum frames? Will the carbon fork/seat post cancel absorb enough shock that that having this bike would be similar to having a steel frame? Also, suggestions on bikes with steel frames? My budget is pretty much capped at $1500, and I want decent components, so I realize those are limiting factors.

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