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Hello all,
Guess you could call me a beginner again.. I rode a lot in the mid-late 70's and early 80's, but then just lost interest in bikes and ridding. Lately I have found myself shopping for a bike and looking to get back in the saddle.
I built my last bike in the late 70's from a Motobecane frame with full Dura-Ace gear and loved that bike.
I have been looking at Trek, Fuji, Bianchi, Raleigh and Motobecane for my next bike and know there are many other companies putting out very nice bikes. I'm now 50 and looking for a bike to ride along side my wife on weekends and maybe a little road ridding on the side.
Looking to spend between $1000-$1500 (not much by todays standards I have noticed)
I did find a sweet used Team Raleigh carbon frame with Shimano Ultegra components at a local shop and as of right now thats looking like the best bet so far. Yes it may be a little overkill for something to ride to the store on, but I want to treat myself to a nice bike.
Please post any suggestions you may have.
Also if you know of any online parts stores please post them here.
(I know of Bike Nashbar, Bike warehouse and Performance right now)
Thanks
Mark
Guess you could call me a beginner again.. I rode a lot in the mid-late 70's and early 80's, but then just lost interest in bikes and ridding. Lately I have found myself shopping for a bike and looking to get back in the saddle.
I built my last bike in the late 70's from a Motobecane frame with full Dura-Ace gear and loved that bike.
I have been looking at Trek, Fuji, Bianchi, Raleigh and Motobecane for my next bike and know there are many other companies putting out very nice bikes. I'm now 50 and looking for a bike to ride along side my wife on weekends and maybe a little road ridding on the side.
Looking to spend between $1000-$1500 (not much by todays standards I have noticed)
I did find a sweet used Team Raleigh carbon frame with Shimano Ultegra components at a local shop and as of right now thats looking like the best bet so far. Yes it may be a little overkill for something to ride to the store on, but I want to treat myself to a nice bike.
Please post any suggestions you may have.
Also if you know of any online parts stores please post them here.
(I know of Bike Nashbar, Bike warehouse and Performance right now)
Thanks
Mark