Page 2 - New road/race bike??? Which one

20-12.-2003, 02:27 AM	#16
Daremo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 321	Amazingly, there are not those type of bikes really here in the US, at least not where I am ........ I personally don't see the appeal of them. If I wanted a straight barred bike, I'd buy a hybrid. The whole idea seems to defeat the purpose of skinny tires and a lighter frame ..... just add a parachute to a regular road frame, it will add that much more work as sitting on straight bars would ... Keep going to local shops, take some bikes for a spin, see what suits you best. No one can tell you what your are going to like and feel comfortable on, it is really a personal decision. Keep your goals and training ideas in mind, and shop smart. Be patient, and you'll find what you want. Good luck! __________________ '05 Aussie version Giant TCR C Zero ...... finally went over to the dark side and riding a carbon bike. But you can't beat a 17 lb. ride!! Eagleman 70.3 half ironman - 6/11/06 - here I come!!

21-12.-2003, 04:21 AM	#17
crees22 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Southend UK Posts: 111	I think its a fairly new design here in UK, but many of our stores are stocking the flat handlebarred bikes. Had a word with some store owner yet again today, his responce was 'all the speed of a racer but with the comfort' In other words not a true racer probably more of a commuter or touring bike. He had a couple of Fausto Coppi's in store with the traditional down bars, so i might pop back in there early next year for a test ride. __________________ Cycling > Lifes stress relief

21-12.-2003, 08:39 PM	#18
Author Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Posts: 36	I was quite suprised seeing Ridleys bikes. They have a good design, although I had never heard of them. What is the pricerange of these bikes?

22-12.-2003, 01:43 AM	#19
shokhead1 Just a rider Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So Cal Posts: 186	You know you can always get a regular road bike and have them change stems and get one with more rise and it would be more upright.

22-12.-2003, 07:33 PM	#20
crees22 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Southend UK Posts: 111	Is there any affordable Cannondale race bikes for around £600 ($900 ish) ? Finding it hard finding prices for these bikes. Or for that price would i be lucky to get like half a handlebar __________________ Cycling > Lifes stress relief

23-12.-2003, 12:11 AM	#21
Daremo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 321	They did use to have models in that range, they will more than likely be Sora components with triples. I still say give Ebay a shot, I got my Torelli frame for $230, and it retails for over $1,000 .......... __________________ '05 Aussie version Giant TCR C Zero ...... finally went over to the dark side and riding a carbon bike. But you can't beat a 17 lb. ride!! Eagleman 70.3 half ironman - 6/11/06 - here I come!!

23-12.-2003, 02:34 AM

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I was quite suprised seeing Ridleys bikes. They have a good design, although I had never heard of them. What is the pricerange of these bikes?

Complete bikes (excluding pedals):

Geryon+Xenon Triple: 1059 Euro
Triton+Mirage: 1258 Euro
Pegasus+105:1690 Euro
Icarus+Ultegra: 2090

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29-12.-2003, 10:55 AM	#23
rossoreduk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: LEEDS, ENGLAND Posts: 208	Look im not bein funny but im at the end of my tether here....i ordered a custom Pegasus way back in the end of september....still no news....heard nothing at all! __________________ "Allah gives you wisdom, for He creates you. He tells you to seek, understand and believe for you are able........"

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