by "greg" <greg@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Sep 15, 2005 at 11:59 AM
"Steve L Ferris" <am559@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> "Simon" (nospam@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
) writes:
>> Road riding covers a lot of different types of riding, and different
>> types
>> of road bike setups. Could you describe what you want to do a little
>> more?
>>
>>
>> "Ray" <xxx@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
>> news:%yqVe.1799$1G4.228957@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> I'm a trail rider, but I'm looking to get into road riding and looking
>>> at
>>> several different bikes can anyone tell me a good starter bike in the
>>> 1500cnd range? I'm looking at the Devinci podium.
>>> Thanks
>>> For any help
>>> Ray
>
>
> Maybe go for the group.
>
>
> I bought a Eclipse road bike a couple of years ago with 105 on it for
less
> than $1500. Eclipse have discounted frames.
>
> It is a very good bike for distance,, but mine hasn't any eyelits for
> panniers etc. I use a handlebar bag.
>
> The 105 has really held up good.
>
>
> steve
I was in the same situations 2 years ago and opted for a touring bike
which
is the best of both worlds. With touring bike I can ride on gravel or
pavement and I can add panniers and fenders if required. The bike is very
comfortable on long rides and can cruise along at a good clip. My new
"road
bike" at half the weight is limited to pavement only and is not as
comfortable. If I could only have 1 bike I would pick my touring model. I
ultimately settled on the Fuji Touring and paid approx $1100cdn plus tax.
No
regrets whatsoever.
Good Luck on whatever your choice.
Greg
