Re: Getting road bike

Last year I bought a Giant OCR2 after a lot of research.  Feature for 
feature it was the best value for a quality bike.  I've been very happy 
with it using it every day commuting to work. I lock it up with two 
U-Locks.  It is very fast. It does have bolt holes for pannier racks.  It 
is a little tricky attaching the rack on one side on the seat stem where 
the brake is.

"greg" <greg@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "Steve L Ferris" <am559@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> "Simon" (nospam@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> 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?
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>>> "Ray" <xxx@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>>> 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
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>>
>> Maybe go for the group.
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>>
>> I bought a Eclipse road bike a couple of years ago with 105 on it for 
>> less
>> than $1500.  Eclipse have discounted frames.
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>> 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.
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>>
>> steve
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>
> 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
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