Want new bike, what's a girl to do?
46 yr old female; 5'6"; 11/13/08 VSG Dr. Jossart LapSF, SF, CA
SW 213, GW 150, CW 140, dream GW 130 and/or 20% body fat or less
12/22/09 mini face lift; Dr. Hove, Monarch Med Spa, KoP, PA
01/09/10 Reconstructive Surgery Dr. Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
U & L eye lid lifts, mini tt w/o muscle tightening, Brazilian buttock lift by fat grafting, Benelli BL & BA
I have had nothing but problems with mine. The mechanic advised to stay away from them as well. In his opinion they are finnicky at best. I just read a snipped from bicycle magazine that said the same thing they said that triples are notoriously difficult shifters and very touchy. Both the mechanic and the magazine recommended getting a compact double.
It weighs less and is likely to have less shifting issues.
I'm actually heading out to get the bike fitted for a new front derailleur today, because the old one (a triple) won't shift into the large chain ring on a consistant basis.
But you have got to get what works for you. Just sharing my experience. Ride the bikes, see how it works for you
I have a copy of this years bicycle buying guide, it lists top 10 or so bikes in each class their price range, pros and cons etc. It looks like most of their reviews are available online as well.
http://www.bicycling.com/gear/channel/1,7992,s1-16-0-0-0,00. html
They have reviews on all kinds of stuff besides bikes, computers, parts etc.
The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!
My biggest issue is that with my triple set-up I have at least 2 cogs for each chainring that I can't use due to bad chain-rub. If you go with a double you'll be get less rub and for at least Ultegra/Durace (I know it's way above what you're looking for) you can trim the front derailure to avoid this.
If you buy online, take it to a reputable bike shop and spend $50 to have them fit you to the bike, it's worth it to get yourself the proper fit.
highest/surgery day/current/ goal
(They run more like $125 to 250 here.)
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I guess that's another thing factor in when buying online.
highest/surgery day/current/ goal
I think if you are a good negotiator, you can get some extra stuff thrown in and get them to lower some prices. I don't think you'll get your bike for 50% off though.
I am not a good negotiator so I just assume I'm going to pay full price and factor that into my comparisons. I do get 10% off a lot of places with my tri club membership and there are a few places where I can get 20%, at least some of the time. So now I wait until I can get 20% to buy anything.
HW - 225 SW - 191 GW - 132 CW - 122
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46 yr old female; 5'6"; 11/13/08 VSG Dr. Jossart LapSF, SF, CA
SW 213, GW 150, CW 140, dream GW 130 and/or 20% body fat or less
12/22/09 mini face lift; Dr. Hove, Monarch Med Spa, KoP, PA
01/09/10 Reconstructive Surgery Dr. Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
U & L eye lid lifts, mini tt w/o muscle tightening, Brazilian buttock lift by fat grafting, Benelli BL & BA
That said... shiny new toys are fun!
HW - 225 SW - 191 GW - 132 CW - 122
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