Road Bike - HELP! - I'm new ...

roflomusic
roflomusic Posts: 21
edited October 2011 in Road beginners
Readers and Riders,

I'm in the market for a new road bike. I've visited my local bike shops and they all offer the same in-house service (fitting, service, etc.) and they all carry different models of bikes.

My budget is $2500 for the Bike and Pedals. I've narrowed down my choices to the following (preferrably 2012 models, but 2011s are good too):

Scott Foil 40
Scott CR1 Team
Felt Z5
Specialized Allez EVO Rival Mid-Compact
Trek Madone 4.5

Any advice is greatly appreciated on these selections. These bikes are readily available at my bike shops, that's why I'm sticking to these options.

I've already chosen my accessories (computer, helmet, shoes, etc.) :D

Thanks.

Robert Flores
Musician and Aspiring Cyclist
Robert Flores, musician/teacher
2012 Scott Foil 20

Comments

  • CiB
    CiB Posts: 6,098
    Buy the one that makes you grin. Sorted.
  • Duffer65
    Duffer65 Posts: 341
    Usual advice. Ride them all and get the one that feels and fits the best...hopefully that will be the Foil...mmmm F-o-i-l.
    Where would you be if you fell down a hole?.. Stuck down a hole... in the fog... Stuck down a hole, in the fog, at night... WITH AN OWL!
  • sloppyschleckonds
    sloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    Duffer65 wrote:
    Usual advice. Ride them all and get the one that feels and fits the best...hopefully that will be the Foil...mmmm F-o-i-l.


    MMM indeed, a bargain at $2500
    I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles

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