Don't know if I mentioned this already...
If you're in Ottawa or could swing a trip here, there's an AWESOME
rent-a-bike shop that has Comp-2's and Aero-1's.
NORMALLY for rent but at end of season they seem to sell them off. Good
deals can be had.
http://www.cyberus.ca/~rentabike/
Also worth a look if you're around and want to TRY some higher end bikes.
They're under the Chateau Laurier in an arch of the bridge that goes over
the rideau canal.
C.
"DT" <dlt2NoSpamIAm@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> 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]
> wrote in message
> news:RTgWe.3230$6Z1.779189@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>
>> "Steve L Ferris" <am559@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
>> news:dg9s3p$on4$1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>>
>>> "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
>>
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