Opinions on road bikes: Klein Aura 10 or Lemond Big Sky SL - Page 2 - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

05-11-2004, 11:31 AM

graycat <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com>...
> Hi Everyone. I am about to purchase one of these two bikes and I need
> some help on a couple of issues that I am facing. I am looking at a
> Klein Aura X which to me is incredible. I love the ride since it has a
> carbon fork and carbon wishbone stays. Very smooth however I have
> found that the palms of my hands hurt a little bit since I feel like I
> am falling into the stem. Could this be a matter of adjustment?? The
> bike is very fast and I find it to be a little twitchy when turning. I
> must say that I am not an experienced rider therefore I could be doing
> something wrong.

Hi,

I bought an Aura V this year, and the way it's set up for me, I'm in a
fairly upright position. On a long ride, I actually tend to feel it
more in my seat than my hands. I was sort of between sizes (the 52
and 55) but the shop was able to set up both sizes similarly (by
changing the stems) for me for comparison. So, I'm thinking with the
right frame size and stem combination, you can achieve a fairly
upright position, if that's what you're looking for. Can the shop
help you out with trying different stems?

I don't have any experience with the lemond.

Good luck,

Jason

05-11-2004, 12:46 PM

Odd. I posted a very similar message yesterday on the Specialized
Roubaix vs. Allez. I'll let you know what the consensus is.

Meantime, something small like sore palms should be easily fixed with
a proper fit. Make sure to go to a local store that specializes in
fitting (one that offers fitting services for bikes purchased
elsewhere, for example).

05-11-2004, 12:46 PM

Odd. I posted a very similar message yesterday on the Specialized
Roubaix vs. Allez. I'll let you know what the consensus is.

Meantime, something small like sore palms should be easily fixed with
a proper fit. Make sure to go to a local store that specializes in
fitting (one that offers fitting services for bikes purchased
elsewhere, for example).

05-11-2004, 12:46 PM

Odd. I posted a very similar message yesterday on the Specialized
Roubaix vs. Allez. I'll let you know what the consensus is.

Meantime, something small like sore palms should be easily fixed with
a proper fit. Make sure to go to a local store that specializes in
fitting (one that offers fitting services for bikes purchased
elsewhere, for example).

05-11-2004, 12:46 PM

Odd. I posted a very similar message yesterday on the Specialized
Roubaix vs. Allez. I'll let you know what the consensus is.

Meantime, something small like sore palms should be easily fixed with
a proper fit. Make sure to go to a local store that specializes in
fitting (one that offers fitting services for bikes purchased
elsewhere, for example).

05-11-2004, 12:46 PM

Odd. I posted a very similar message yesterday on the Specialized
Roubaix vs. Allez. I'll let you know what the consensus is.

Meantime, something small like sore palms should be easily fixed with
a proper fit. Make sure to go to a local store that specializes in
fitting (one that offers fitting services for bikes purchased
elsewhere, for example).

05-11-2004, 12:53 PM

Those are a couple of pretty nice bikes. If possible, I would ride them,
but if that isn't possible that makes it a hard choice. They are comparable
bikes, so you may want to go with the Klein. You seem to like it better.
Never road either one, so I can't help you there. The components are the
same pretty much, with the 105, which is ok I guess.

Curt

"graycat" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com...
> Hi Everyone. I am about to purchase one of these two bikes and I need
> some help on a couple of issues that I am facing. I am looking at a
> Klein Aura X which to me is incredible. I love the ride since it has a
> carbon fork and carbon wishbone stays. Very smooth however I have
> found that the palms of my hands hurt a little bit since I feel like I
> am falling into the stem. Could this be a matter of adjustment?? The
> bike is very fast and I find it to be a little twitchy when turning. I
> must say that I am not an experienced rider therefore I could be doing
> something wrong.
> My other choice is a Lemond Big Sky SL which is quite different . I
> guess they call it a road comfort; more upright, slightly heavier and it
> has an adjustable stem. I feel a touch more comfortable and secure I
> guess but I don't want to make the wrong choice. This bike reminds me of
> a sport sedan. Comfortable but you can have some fun when needed. I am
> planning on riding mostly for pleasure and fitness and sometimes some
> longer rides. The folks at the store where I am shopping is absolutely
> superb and they have been very nice and helpful (Paceline bikes in
> Winston-Salem, NC Higly recomended..). Any opinions or suggestions are
> greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance to all. Fred

05-11-2004, 12:53 PM

Those are a couple of pretty nice bikes. If possible, I would ride them,
but if that isn't possible that makes it a hard choice. They are comparable
bikes, so you may want to go with the Klein. You seem to like it better.
Never road either one, so I can't help you there. The components are the
same pretty much, with the 105, which is ok I guess.

Curt

"graycat" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com...
> Hi Everyone. I am about to purchase one of these two bikes and I need
> some help on a couple of issues that I am facing. I am looking at a
> Klein Aura X which to me is incredible. I love the ride since it has a
> carbon fork and carbon wishbone stays. Very smooth however I have
> found that the palms of my hands hurt a little bit since I feel like I
> am falling into the stem. Could this be a matter of adjustment?? The
> bike is very fast and I find it to be a little twitchy when turning. I
> must say that I am not an experienced rider therefore I could be doing
> something wrong.
> My other choice is a Lemond Big Sky SL which is quite different . I
> guess they call it a road comfort; more upright, slightly heavier and it
> has an adjustable stem. I feel a touch more comfortable and secure I
> guess but I don't want to make the wrong choice. This bike reminds me of
> a sport sedan. Comfortable but you can have some fun when needed. I am
> planning on riding mostly for pleasure and fitness and sometimes some
> longer rides. The folks at the store where I am shopping is absolutely
> superb and they have been very nice and helpful (Paceline bikes in
> Winston-Salem, NC Higly recomended..). Any opinions or suggestions are
> greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance to all. Fred

05-11-2004, 12:53 PM

Those are a couple of pretty nice bikes. If possible, I would ride them,
but if that isn't possible that makes it a hard choice. They are comparable
bikes, so you may want to go with the Klein. You seem to like it better.
Never road either one, so I can't help you there. The components are the
same pretty much, with the 105, which is ok I guess.

Curt

"graycat" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com...
> Hi Everyone. I am about to purchase one of these two bikes and I need
> some help on a couple of issues that I am facing. I am looking at a
> Klein Aura X which to me is incredible. I love the ride since it has a
> carbon fork and carbon wishbone stays. Very smooth however I have
> found that the palms of my hands hurt a little bit since I feel like I
> am falling into the stem. Could this be a matter of adjustment?? The
> bike is very fast and I find it to be a little twitchy when turning. I
> must say that I am not an experienced rider therefore I could be doing
> something wrong.
> My other choice is a Lemond Big Sky SL which is quite different . I
> guess they call it a road comfort; more upright, slightly heavier and it
> has an adjustable stem. I feel a touch more comfortable and secure I
> guess but I don't want to make the wrong choice. This bike reminds me of
> a sport sedan. Comfortable but you can have some fun when needed. I am
> planning on riding mostly for pleasure and fitness and sometimes some
> longer rides. The folks at the store where I am shopping is absolutely
> superb and they have been very nice and helpful (Paceline bikes in
> Winston-Salem, NC Higly recomended..). Any opinions or suggestions are
> greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance to all. Fred

05-11-2004, 12:53 PM

Those are a couple of pretty nice bikes. If possible, I would ride them,
but if that isn't possible that makes it a hard choice. They are comparable
bikes, so you may want to go with the Klein. You seem to like it better.
Never road either one, so I can't help you there. The components are the
same pretty much, with the 105, which is ok I guess.

Curt

"graycat" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com...
> Hi Everyone. I am about to purchase one of these two bikes and I need
> some help on a couple of issues that I am facing. I am looking at a
> Klein Aura X which to me is incredible. I love the ride since it has a
> carbon fork and carbon wishbone stays. Very smooth however I have
> found that the palms of my hands hurt a little bit since I feel like I
> am falling into the stem. Could this be a matter of adjustment?? The
> bike is very fast and I find it to be a little twitchy when turning. I
> must say that I am not an experienced rider therefore I could be doing
> something wrong.
> My other choice is a Lemond Big Sky SL which is quite different . I
> guess they call it a road comfort; more upright, slightly heavier and it
> has an adjustable stem. I feel a touch more comfortable and secure I
> guess but I don't want to make the wrong choice. This bike reminds me of
> a sport sedan. Comfortable but you can have some fun when needed. I am
> planning on riding mostly for pleasure and fitness and sometimes some
> longer rides. The folks at the store where I am shopping is absolutely
> superb and they have been very nice and helpful (Paceline bikes in
> Winston-Salem, NC Higly recomended..). Any opinions or suggestions are
> greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance to all. Fred