Old steel vs. new aluminum - Page 2

05-23-2004, 02:38 AM

"Beans Baxter" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:Xns94F1CDE84D53E8675309OU812@63.240.76.16...
> Thanks to everybody that helped me out with my question about upgrading a
> Panasonic DX-4000. I have another question related to that bike. I have
> the opportunity to purchase a used Trek 1000 and I was wondering what
> people's opinion of the two frames are.
>
> For those of you unfamilar with the Panasonic, it's a lugged frame made
> with Tange 2 double-butted tubing. The Trek 1000 is a year 2000 model
> aluminum frame. Thanks for your help.
>
> Beans Baxter

My opinion is to go with the steel frame. I would worry about the life span
of the Aluminium frame frame. Also narrower tubes are generally more aero
than fat tubes. The Aluminium frame is probably a bit lighter but I know
that overall the weight difference is not significant. (For example I would
be better off not eating chips and drinking beer.)

Marty

05-23-2004, 03:00 AM

If the trek is cheap and it fits buy it. However you will be more comfy riding
the panasonic. I have a DX3000 and loved riding it. It is now my errand bike
meaning if it gets stolen I wont be committed to an asylum. For long fast rides
I use my Lemond also steel as it is lighter and just as comfortable.

>me out with my question about upgrading a
>Panasonic DX-4000. I have another question related to that bike. I have
>the opportunity to purchase a used Trek 1000 and I was wondering what
>people's opinion

05-23-2004, 03:00 AM

If the trek is cheap and it fits buy it. However you will be more comfy riding
the panasonic. I have a DX3000 and loved riding it. It is now my errand bike
meaning if it gets stolen I wont be committed to an asylum. For long fast rides
I use my Lemond also steel as it is lighter and just as comfortable.

>me out with my question about upgrading a
>Panasonic DX-4000. I have another question related to that bike. I have
>the opportunity to purchase a used Trek 1000 and I was wondering what
>people's opinion

05-23-2004, 03:00 AM

If the trek is cheap and it fits buy it. However you will be more comfy riding
the panasonic. I have a DX3000 and loved riding it. It is now my errand bike
meaning if it gets stolen I wont be committed to an asylum. For long fast rides
I use my Lemond also steel as it is lighter and just as comfortable.

>me out with my question about upgrading a
>Panasonic DX-4000. I have another question related to that bike. I have
>the opportunity to purchase a used Trek 1000 and I was wondering what
>people's opinion

05-23-2004, 03:00 AM

If the trek is cheap and it fits buy it. However you will be more comfy riding
the panasonic. I have a DX3000 and loved riding it. It is now my errand bike
meaning if it gets stolen I wont be committed to an asylum. For long fast rides
I use my Lemond also steel as it is lighter and just as comfortable.

>me out with my question about upgrading a
>Panasonic DX-4000. I have another question related to that bike. I have
>the opportunity to purchase a used Trek 1000 and I was wondering what
>people's opinion

05-23-2004, 03:00 AM

If the trek is cheap and it fits buy it. However you will be more comfy riding
the panasonic. I have a DX3000 and loved riding it. It is now my errand bike
meaning if it gets stolen I wont be committed to an asylum. For long fast rides
I use my Lemond also steel as it is lighter and just as comfortable.

>me out with my question about upgrading a
>Panasonic DX-4000. I have another question related to that bike. I have
>the opportunity to purchase a used Trek 1000 and I was wondering what
>people's opinion

05-23-2004, 09:03 AM

On Sun, 23 May 2004 00:17:25 GMT, Beans Baxter
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Thanks to everybody that helped me out with my question about upgrading a
>Panasonic DX-4000. I have another question related to that bike. I have
>the opportunity to purchase a used Trek 1000 and I was wondering what
>people's opinion of the two frames are.
>
>For those of you unfamilar with the Panasonic, it's a lugged frame made
>with Tange 2 double-butted tubing. The Trek 1000 is a year 2000 model
>aluminum frame. Thanks for your help.
>
>Beans Baxter

As others have said, hard to compare them. Both are nice bikes.

Geometry and fitting will be the big differences. I have one bike with
tight angles- probably similar to the Trek. And one with more relaxed
angles- probably similar to the Panasonic. They ride differently. The
tight one is zippy and twitchy and fun. The relaxed one is steady and
smooth and fun.

Depending on my mood and where I am riding, I'll use either bike. When
I have had either one off the road, I am happy with the one that
works, and yet I miss riding the other one. If the Trek feels good and
you have money and room for two bikes, get it? You can always sell one
or the other later if need be.

05-23-2004, 09:03 AM

On Sun, 23 May 2004 00:17:25 GMT, Beans Baxter
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Thanks to everybody that helped me out with my question about upgrading a
>Panasonic DX-4000. I have another question related to that bike. I have
>the opportunity to purchase a used Trek 1000 and I was wondering what
>people's opinion of the two frames are.
>
>For those of you unfamilar with the Panasonic, it's a lugged frame made
>with Tange 2 double-butted tubing. The Trek 1000 is a year 2000 model
>aluminum frame. Thanks for your help.
>
>Beans Baxter

As others have said, hard to compare them. Both are nice bikes.

Geometry and fitting will be the big differences. I have one bike with
tight angles- probably similar to the Trek. And one with more relaxed
angles- probably similar to the Panasonic. They ride differently. The
tight one is zippy and twitchy and fun. The relaxed one is steady and
smooth and fun.

Depending on my mood and where I am riding, I'll use either bike. When
I have had either one off the road, I am happy with the one that
works, and yet I miss riding the other one. If the Trek feels good and
you have money and room for two bikes, get it? You can always sell one
or the other later if need be.

05-23-2004, 09:03 AM

On Sun, 23 May 2004 00:17:25 GMT, Beans Baxter
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Thanks to everybody that helped me out with my question about upgrading a
>Panasonic DX-4000. I have another question related to that bike. I have
>the opportunity to purchase a used Trek 1000 and I was wondering what
>people's opinion of the two frames are.
>
>For those of you unfamilar with the Panasonic, it's a lugged frame made
>with Tange 2 double-butted tubing. The Trek 1000 is a year 2000 model
>aluminum frame. Thanks for your help.
>
>Beans Baxter

As others have said, hard to compare them. Both are nice bikes.

Geometry and fitting will be the big differences. I have one bike with
tight angles- probably similar to the Trek. And one with more relaxed
angles- probably similar to the Panasonic. They ride differently. The
tight one is zippy and twitchy and fun. The relaxed one is steady and
smooth and fun.

Depending on my mood and where I am riding, I'll use either bike. When
I have had either one off the road, I am happy with the one that
works, and yet I miss riding the other one. If the Trek feels good and
you have money and room for two bikes, get it? You can always sell one
or the other later if need be.

05-23-2004, 09:03 AM

On Sun, 23 May 2004 00:17:25 GMT, Beans Baxter
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Thanks to everybody that helped me out with my question about upgrading a
>Panasonic DX-4000. I have another question related to that bike. I have
>the opportunity to purchase a used Trek 1000 and I was wondering what
>people's opinion of the two frames are.
>
>For those of you unfamilar with the Panasonic, it's a lugged frame made
>with Tange 2 double-butted tubing. The Trek 1000 is a year 2000 model
>aluminum frame. Thanks for your help.
>
>Beans Baxter

As others have said, hard to compare them. Both are nice bikes.

Geometry and fitting will be the big differences. I have one bike with
tight angles- probably similar to the Trek. And one with more relaxed
angles- probably similar to the Panasonic. They ride differently. The
tight one is zippy and twitchy and fun. The relaxed one is steady and
smooth and fun.

Depending on my mood and where I am riding, I'll use either bike. When
I have had either one off the road, I am happy with the one that
works, and yet I miss riding the other one. If the Trek feels good and
you have money and room for two bikes, get it? You can always sell one
or the other later if need be.