http://community.active.com/community/sports/cycling/gear?view=discussions Most recent forum messages en Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:54:38 GMT Jive SBS 4.5.5.2 (http://jivesoftware.com/products/clearspace/) 2010-01-13T16:54:38Z en http://community.active.com/message/698622?tstart=0#698622 <!-- [DocumentBodyStart:5f676aa6-4e09-47a4-9dce-33f437499e22] --><div class="jive-rendered-content"><p>I am also in the market for a straight bar road bike.Here are my thoughts </p><p>The giant rapid 0 in my opinion is a better bike. The components are better (better wheels,crank,tires,fd derailleurs, shifters, and seat) than the Cannondale quick 2. I think the rapid looks better as well. So for me its hands down Giant Rapid 0 over the Cannondale</p><p>quick 2. I also like the Fuji Absolute 1.0&#160; 2010 this bike has very good components and disk brakes for about $300 cheaper than the Rapid 0. The Absolute 1.0 is not available in The USA until late February 2010. I would also add the Marin mill valley its more money but its worth a test ride.&#160; Test ride everything and see what feels better.&#160; </p></div><!-- [DocumentBodyEnd:5f676aa6-4e09-47a4-9dce-33f437499e22] --> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:54:38 GMT guest http://community.active.com/message/698622?tstart=0#698622 2010-01-13T16:54:38Z 3 years, 4 months ago 0 http://community.active.com/message/664704?tstart=0#664704 <!-- [DocumentBodyStart:048feb4a-45b0-43f8-9772-482a564dc4a2] --><div class="jive-rendered-content"><span>Test rode both and am leaning towards the Giant. Both have Shimano 105. Both have flat handelbars. The Giant has Mavic Race wheels w/flat spokes. I ride 30-50/ Wk and tours of 50-75mi.&#160; 6'2" 210 lbs</span></div><!-- [DocumentBodyEnd:048feb4a-45b0-43f8-9772-482a564dc4a2] --> Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:11:38 GMT guest http://community.active.com/message/664704?tstart=0#664704 2009-10-08T15:11:38Z 3 years, 7 months ago 1 0