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Post by jusluv2bike on Sept 7, 2010 13:38:52 GMT -5
need help in picking out a good road bike!!! ;D could be a 2009 so it is cheaper!!!  i am 183lbs 5'11" male, virgo luvs to fall lol thankz guyz p.s. which one should i go with dura or sram |
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Post by jontotman on Sept 7, 2010 17:06:40 GMT -5
Don't forget to check out Grand Bicycle at Maspeth and talk to Dean. I bought two bikes from him, my SS and my road bike.
As far as the groupo eh you can't go wrong to both Dura Ace or Sram Red. I know couple of friends who have both Dura and Red, all of them are happy to what they have.
Just figure out how much you willing to spend and what brand?
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Post by merlin on Sept 7, 2010 21:31:03 GMT -5
Hey Rob. Check out RACycles.com in Brooklyn. Go to the SALE section. They are the BHPhoto of bicycles! They only specialize in Road Bikes. You cannot go wrong with Dura-Ace or SRAM Red. Likewise with the lower Ultegra 6700 or SRAM Force. I started with Ultegra 6700 prior to upgrading to Dura-ACE 7900 and they both have great shifting performance. Dura-Ace has the edge in braking power, weight and extra bling!  Dura-Ace front chainring performance is the best that I have tried. SRAM Red on the other hand, is a little bit more expensive and proves to be really popular in TDF It is slightly lighter than Dura-Ace and shift slightly quicker (rear derailleur). Dura-Ace has an edge on front shifting and soft touch much like Japanese bikes vs Harley.  Like the saying, the thrill is in the chase. Good luck and Congrats! |
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Post by erwin455 on Sept 7, 2010 21:53:46 GMT -5
Rob you can't go wrong with Dean he always take the amount that i told you from the msrp. I don't want to write it because it's a top secret for him. Lol! You can get this discount even to the latest and the greatest if you are willing to wait for 2011 models. Good luck man, he also carries other models.
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Post by BB_NY on Sept 8, 2010 6:45:34 GMT -5
Well I'll said sram red its the way to go if you are willing to spend the extra bucks once again it all come down to how much money do you want to spend I personally love the Orbea Orca its light stif and light and of course the looks
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Post by D on Sept 8, 2010 14:21:33 GMT -5
Rob I am not here to give you the best advise
I just want score the fixie for $50 after the SRAM red or dura or whatever
Good luck with the road bike
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Post by erwin455 on Sept 8, 2010 17:08:21 GMT -5
Congrats Rob! Sorry about the mistakes man. But still you got a good deal considering you paid by credit card! 0_0
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Post by jusluv2bike on Sept 8, 2010 17:29:22 GMT -5
thank you all for your help!!!! and i hate you all for making me want a new road bike ;D@freearrow sorry i would let you have my fixie for $50 but karla got that for me it has sentimental value. but here is my soon to be road bike...sram red group. Attachments:
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Post by erwin455 on Sept 8, 2010 17:55:45 GMT -5
Fu.... Sick man. That's the one I ordered but they don't have it in medium  . |
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Post by Prancing Horse on Sept 8, 2010 18:39:00 GMT -5
Wow congrats Rob! very nice! Do you know of anyone that can sponsor me too! ;D Enjoy it and see you out in the trails and road now too! |
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Post by merlin on Sept 8, 2010 19:34:47 GMT -5
Nice bike Rob! Congrats!
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Post by CincoDos on Sept 8, 2010 19:39:02 GMT -5
thank you all for your help!!!! and i hate you all for making me want a new road bike ;D@freearrow sorry i would let you have my fixie for $50 but karla got that for me it has sentimental value. but here is my soon to be road bike...sram red group. what in the hell is going on here ;D ;D ;D very NICE Robby! |
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Post by merlin on Sept 8, 2010 20:13:01 GMT -5
Everyone going insane with Road Bikes. LOL! Even GiantMasta is on the prowl.  Attachments:
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Post by merlin on Sept 8, 2010 20:14:28 GMT -5
Wilier (Pronounced Vilier in Italy) Attachments:
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Post by jontotman on Sept 8, 2010 20:42:26 GMT -5
Congrats Rob on your new very very nice road bike. As soon as you get it we should baptise it to the peak of Bear Mountain. +1 on looking for sponsor like Karla. lol!
Giantmastah, hmmm you are eyeing on a very nice exotic brand name road bike.
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i am 183lbs 5'11" male, virgo luvs to fall lol
Dura-Ace front chainring performance is the best that I have tried.
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