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Date: 17 Dec 2005 15:14:26
From: Trevor Jakes
Subject: Best Road bike under $1000 (ideally $700)?
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Hi, I’m commuting a *lot* on a mountain bike on flat city streets in
Tucson, AZ. I’m going to go carless and want something better/faster.
Also, when I say under $1,000 that’s total, including shipping, tax,
assembly/tune-up (I’m no mechanic), etc. Low maintenance is a priority
as well. I’m willing to buy used if I can get it from a reputable source
such as an e-Bay seller with a good sales history with no applicable
negative feedback. And I really don’t have to spend $1,000 ($700 or less
would be ideal, though I suppose so would $1).
I’ll be riding every day on flat pavement, but comfort is more important
than. No snow (well, maybe 1 day every 7 years). Lots of rain in the
summer/monsoon season. I don’t race and generally sprint only when I’m
in a great mood or angry
CRITERIA:
Low maintenance
Comfortable (not like a “racer” – comfort is more important than speed,
cross terrain okay for that? Recumbent?)
Good for everyday use
Any gears (don’t care: single speed or multi-gear – which is better for me?)
Pannier (can handle installation of a massive pannier)
CONSIDERING:
Bianchi (Strata, Bergamo)
LandRider Deluxe or Elite
Trek (Portland)
Other suggestions?
Thanks!
-trev
PS: Some of the review sites like roadbikereviews.com look like they do
too much e-commerce to review objectively (like a “shop now” button by
each bike, plus sparse reviews and no editorial accountability – just
like Amazon reviews). Cycling magazine and http://www.cyclingnews.com
are for pros. Any ideas on good sites?
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Date: 22 Dec 2005 19:21:17
From: Johnny Sunset
Subject: Re: Best Road bike under $1000 (ideally $700)?
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Dave Braden wrote:
> Tom,
> What sort of light is that on front? Or am I misreading the photo?
> TIA
> Dave
It is not my bike, but if you go to the web page and scroll down to
"Lighting" it is a Shimano Nexus hub generator and a Lumotec Oval
light. See <http://www.phred.org/~alex/bikes/rocket.html >.
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Tom Sherman - Fox River Valley
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Date: 17 Dec 2005 18:31:49
From: Trevor Jakes
Subject: Re: Best Road bike under $1000 (ideally $700)?
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Looks Sweet, thanks Tom! -trev
Trevor Jakes wrote:
> Hi, I’m commuting a *lot* on a mountain bike on flat city streets in
> Tucson, AZ. I’m going to go carless and want something better/faster.
>
> Also, when I say under $1,000 that’s total, including shipping, tax,
> assembly/tune-up (I’m no mechanic), etc. Low maintenance is a priority
> as well. I’m willing to buy used if I can get it from a reputable source
> such as an e-Bay seller with a good sales history with no applicable
> negative feedback. And I really don’t have to spend $1,000 ($700 or less
> would be ideal, though I suppose so would $1).
>
> I’ll be riding every day on flat pavement, but comfort is more important
> than. No snow (well, maybe 1 day every 7 years). Lots of rain in the
> summer/monsoon season. I don’t race and generally sprint only when I’m
> in a great mood or angry
>
> CRITERIA:
>
> Low maintenance
> Comfortable (not like a “racer” – comfort is more important than speed,
> cross terrain okay for that? Recumbent?)
> Good for everyday use
> Any gears (don’t care: single speed or multi-gear – which is better for
> me?)
> Pannier (can handle installation of a massive pannier)
>
> CONSIDERING:
>
> Bianchi (Strata, Bergamo)
> LandRider Deluxe or Elite
> Trek (Portland)
> Other suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
> -trev
>
>
> PS: Some of the review sites like roadbikereviews.com look like they do
> too much e-commerce to review objectively (like a “shop now” button by
> each bike, plus sparse reviews and no editorial accountability – just
> like Amazon reviews). Cycling magazine and http://www.cyclingnews.com
> are for pros. Any ideas on good sites?
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Date: 17 Dec 2005 14:53:14
From: Johnny Sunset
Subject: Re: Best Road bike under $1000 (ideally $700)?
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Trevor Jakes wrote:
> Hi, I=E2=80=99m commuting a *lot* on a mountain bike on flat city streets=
in
> Tucson, AZ. I=E2=80=99m going to go carless and want something better/fas=
ter.
>
> Also, when I say under $1,000 that=E2=80=99s total, including shipping, t=
ax,
> assembly/tune-up (I=E2=80=99m no mechanic), etc. Low maintenance is a pri=
ority
> as well. I=E2=80=99m willing to buy used if I can get it from a reputable=
source
> such as an e-Bay seller with a good sales history with no applicable
> negative feedback. And I really don=E2=80=99t have to spend $1,000 ($700 =
or less
> would be ideal, though I suppose so would $1=EF=81=8A).
>
> I=E2=80=99ll be riding every day on flat pavement, but comfort is more im=
portant
> than. No snow (well, maybe 1 day every 7 years). Lots of rain in the
> summer/monsoon season. I don=E2=80=99t race and generally sprint only whe=
n I=E2=80=99m
> in a great mood or angry=EF=81=8A
>
> CRITERIA:
>
> Low maintenance
> Comfortable (not like a =E2=80=9Cracer=E2=80=9D =E2=80=93 comfort is more=
important than speed,
> cross terrain okay for that? Recumbent?)
> Good for everyday use
> Any gears (don=E2=80=99t care: single speed or multi-gear =E2=80=93 which=
is better for me?)
> Pannier (can handle installation of a massive pannier)
>
> CONSIDERING:
>
> Bianchi (Strata, Bergamo)
> LandRider Deluxe or Elite
> Trek (Portland)
> Other suggestions?
Buy a used RANS Rocket [1] - they can be had for $400-600 in decent
condition. The
RANS Rocket is much more comfortable than any upright bicycle, faster
in flat terrain; works well in urban riding, and can be set up to carry
a large seat back bag and four panniers. [2]
[1] Newest version shown here <http://www.ransbikes.com/Rocket.htm >.
[2] See
<http://www.phred.org/~alex/pictures/bikes/rocket/loaded-1.jpg >.
--=20
Tom Sherman - Fox River Valley
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Date: 22 Dec 2005 20:41:10
From: Dave Braden
Subject: Re: Best Road bike under $1000 (ideally $700)?
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Tom,
What sort of light is that on front? Or am I misreading the photo?
TIA
Dave
"Johnny Sunset" <sunsetss0003@yahoo.com > wrote in message
news:1134859994.821377.313580@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
Trevor Jakes wrote:
> Hi, I'm commuting a *lot* on a mountain bike on flat city streets in
> Tucson, AZ. I'm going to go carless and want something better/faster.
>
> Also, when I say under $1,000 that's total, including shipping, tax,
> assembly/tune-up (I'm no mechanic), etc. Low maintenance is a priority
> as well. I'm willing to buy used if I can get it from a reputable source
> such as an e-Bay seller with a good sales history with no applicable
> negative feedback. And I really don't have to spend $1,000 ($700 or less
> would be ideal, though I suppose so would $1?).
>
> I'll be riding every day on flat pavement, but comfort is more important
> than. No snow (well, maybe 1 day every 7 years). Lots of rain in the
> summer/monsoon season. I don't race and generally sprint only when I'm
> in a great mood or angry?
>
> CRITERIA:
>
> Low maintenance
> Comfortable (not like a "racer" - comfort is more important than speed,
> cross terrain okay for that? Recumbent?)
> Good for everyday use
> Any gears (don't care: single speed or multi-gear - which is better for
> me?)
> Pannier (can handle installation of a massive pannier)
>
> CONSIDERING:
>
> Bianchi (Strata, Bergamo)
> LandRider Deluxe or Elite
> Trek (Portland)
> Other suggestions?
Buy a used RANS Rocket [1] - they can be had for $400-600 in decent
condition. The
RANS Rocket is much more comfortable than any upright bicycle, faster
in flat terrain; works well in urban riding, and can be set up to carry
a large seat back bag and four panniers. [2]
[1] Newest version shown here <http://www.ransbikes.com/Rocket.htm >.
[2] See
<http://www.phred.org/~alex/pictures/bikes/rocket/loaded-1.jpg >.
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Tom Sherman - Fox River Valley
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