The Official DMF Bicycle Thread

[somegirl]

Randy,

The most important thing to look for is the bike fit, sounds like either the Trek or the Rocky Mountain are good there.

After that it is frame, wheels, and components, in that order.

I have heard great things about the Madone, not heard a lot about the Rocky Mountain but it looks like a solid bike.

My thought is that the Madone will last you a long time.  The Rocky Mountain will be fine for now, but if you decide down the road (no pun intended) that you want to pursue road biking more seriously, you may want to upgrade it later.

And I agree that it may be worth taking a look at a good steel frame as well, just for comparison.

good luck and have fun!

[Bick]

Mr. Max,

Has a decision been made yet?

[Randimus Maximus]

Mr. Max,

Has a decision been made yet?

No.

I spent quite a bit of time at Full Cycles last night riding Giants and a Felt F3 SL. 

I think the Felt is on the list with the Trek Madone.

Need to get to U Bikes to ride the 5.2 & 5.5 Madones, as well as a few Colnagos.

Out of town for a bit starting Friday. 

Looking more like mid to late october for decision time.

[Jarvicious]

You gotta watch the Colnagos.  They still make some of the most beautiful framesets I've ever seen but afaik (please correct me if I'm wrong, I've been out of the biking game for a while now) they still don't make anything in a compact frameset.  Plus I'd be too nervous about wrecking it or dinging up that beautiful paint they put on there.  What did you think of the Cannondale?  I rode a buddy's CAAD 9 once and it was stiff as nails.  Really great ride for a crit or someone who mashes gears, but I think it would have rattled my eyes out on anything more than 30 miles. 

+1 on the Seven by the way.  Absolutely indestructible and a pretty nice ride as well. 

I guess since this is the "official" bike thread, I'll give ya a pic of mine. 



And no, it's not chrome.  Solid aluminum.  It's odd how I still think that looks good but really have a hard time stomaching it when people polish their swing arm or rim lips.  Maybe on a motorcycle I just equate it too much with chrome. 

[Manny]

No.

I spent quite a bit of time at Full Cycles last night riding Giants and a Felt F3 SL. 

I think the Felt is on the list with the Trek Madone.

Need to get to U Bikes to ride the 5.2 & 5.5 Madones, as well as a few Colnagos.

Out of town for a bit starting Friday. 

Looking more like mid to late october for decision time.

+1 to a Felt or Colnago.

Also, for a great shopping experience, try Schwab Cycles on Colfax and Pierce (right by Casa Bonita). They have amazing knowledge, products, and skills.

[desmopr]

^^^^where are the pics of the Salsa?    Did you finally built it?

[Le Pirate]

so......


I've been watching a lot of cyclocross videos on youtube. 


now I reallyreallyreally want to go out and try it, but that would require driving 3-4 hours for the closest race I've found 


I'm thinking of just standing some 2x6s up in the woods for hurdles on my MTB course and hit the trail on a roadie...that'd be close enough right?   

[Manny]

so......


I've been watching a lot of cyclocross videos on youtube. 


now I reallyreallyreally want to go out and try it, but that would require driving 3-4 hours for the closest race I've found 


I'm thinking of just standing some 2x6s up in the woods for hurdles on my MTB course and hit the trail on a roadie...that'd be close enough right?   

If you use 2x12s and it's muddy and 40*F. 



I did build the Salsa. It's amazing. Got some pics here somewheres... Or maybe they're on my gf's camera... I'll look around.

[ro-monster]

Sorry for going off on a tangent, but it occurred to me someone here might be able to advise me. I'm going to need rain gear for bicycling to work, and I only know about motorcycle gear. I've been doing some research online but I'm not finding it very informative. I'd like the rain gear to do double duty for hiking too. Do you guys know where I'd look for information on the features of various rain gear (and what they really do), and how waterproof it is?

[kopfjäger]

I would google, bicycle rain gear.

[eltristo]

Don't really know of one site, but I will say that everything I've ever used that wasn't gore-tex was disappointing.

[Spicoli]

I have many bikes... and too many to post... but ifyou go here you can see some that I have or had.

Link to my bikes: http://www.jackham.net/bikes

My favorite bike of all time is gone, sadly... and I regret selling it.  Ventana El Toro single speed disc w/tubeless.  I was the first customer for the SS disc hubs (or at least that is what King told me)... I miss this bike.


another cool one, which I still have but rarely ride now

[somegirl]

Ro,

Check out the team estrogen website, lots of bike gear for women.

[kopfjäger]

Just got back from my first ride on my Felt, Nine solo singlespeed 29er.  YeeHah
Oh yeah, she weighed in at a tad over 22. 

[Bick]

Not to try and one-up all you Felt, Colnago, IF, Titus, etc., etc, riders, but check out my ride:



Randimus, there is a lot to be said for a good steel frame.