help me make a choice - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

06-29-2004, 02:50 PM

Help me make a choice between MARIN "FAIRFAX," MARIN "KENTWOOD," AND
DIAMONDBACK "VENTURA." The Kentwood has a cromo frame, which I prefer to
aluminum, but the components are not as good as those of the other two
bikes. If I have to choose between the two aluminum bikes (Fairfax and
Ventura) I prefer the frame, light weight, and color-finish of the Fairfax.
But I like the upright-riding position and comfort of the Ventura. I would
be using the bike for streets and paved bike paths... about 12-15 miles of
riding, 6 days a week. IF you were buying one of these bikes -- and I know
lots of you wouldn't even consider buying a hybrid not to mention at this
low-end level -- but pretend that you were me and that you wanted to take
home one of these 3 bikes (after looking at many other brands) Which one
would YOU select? Never mind what I like (I'm not sure what I want right
now but hope that some opinions, and maybe a bit of discussion well help
clarify things for me. Tell me which one YOU would select and the reason
for that selection. The Fairfax is about $100 more than the other two,
which are about the same price. The bikes can be seen at the following
URL's:

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Thanks!
Glenn