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04-15-2004, 06:53 AM

"Warren Ginn" <warrenginn@erols.com> wrote in message
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> Hi Folks,
>
> I'm looking to upgrade to one of these bikes. I would be doing my
> first century on this. I like these hybrids because I think the
> geometry and handlebar setups are more comfortable for me.

IMVAIO these are not good choices for a century ride. There are several road
bikes available with the handlebar set-ups that would meet your desires.

In the $1000 range, look at the Trek-Lemond Wayzata, and the Motobecane Cafe
Noir. Both of these bicycles have chro-moly frames, while both of the models
you mentioned are aluminum. Even the Motobocane Café Latte is a better
choice than the Trek or Cannondale.

You may want to add a headset extender (or Speedlifter), for a more upright
position.

Suspension is unnecessary on road bikes, especially on century rides.

Personally, I'd spend the $1000 on one Motobocane Café Latte ($550) or
Bianchi Brava ($510), and one KHS Crest ST 2003 ($400). You'll get two
mid-range bicycles, each well-suited to its particular purpose, rather than
one hybrid which is not well suited for either century rides or for
off-road.

Steve
http://nordicgroup.us/bikerec/

04-15-2004, 06:53 AM	#32 (permalink)
Steven M. Scharf Posts: n/a	Re: Compare Cannondale RW 1000 vs. Trek 7700 "Warren Ginn" <warrenginn@erols.com> wrote in message news:27f93351.0404141124.42798ee2@posting.google.c om... > Hi Folks, > > I'm looking to upgrade to one of these bikes. I would be doing my > first century on this. I like these hybrids because I think the > geometry and handlebar setups are more comfortable for me. IMVAIO these are not good choices for a century ride. There are several road bikes available with the handlebar set-ups that would meet your desires. In the $1000 range, look at the Trek-Lemond Wayzata, and the Motobecane Cafe Noir. Both of these bicycles have chro-moly frames, while both of the models you mentioned are aluminum. Even the Motobocane Café Latte is a better choice than the Trek or Cannondale. You may want to add a headset extender (or Speedlifter), for a more upright position. Suspension is unnecessary on road bikes, especially on century rides. Personally, I'd spend the $1000 on one Motobocane Café Latte ($550) or Bianchi Brava ($510), and one KHS Crest ST 2003 ($400). You'll get two mid-range bicycles, each well-suited to its particular purpose, rather than one hybrid which is not well suited for either century rides or for off-road. Steve http://nordicgroup.us/bikerec/