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For too long I have been "shopping" for a road bike, my first in about 40 years. In fact, I am probably suffering from "analysis paralysis" trying to make a decision. The first bike I rode, a Bianchi C2C, was a sweet ride! The next two, a Masi and a Specialized, were ok, nothing memorable (neither of those were sized to my height). I am now wanting to ride a Fuji and then make the final decision.
But, in all of this, I really question:
1. For a new road biker, is the difference in Sora vs Integra vs 105 vs etc really something that is noticeable and of significance? The three I have ridden all had different group sets and I could not really appreciate the upscale more than the low end!
2. I really am picky about the aesthetics of the varying brands. When you break them down into 1's and 0's, is there a real reason to pick one over the other, that is, assuming the ride feels comparable?
3. The Fuji I have my eye on is a Roubaix ACR, 2010 model. Carbon fork and seat stays. Any words of wisdom on this particular bike?
4. Would anyone lean more toward Bianchi? Masi? Fuji? And, why? I am not wanting to race, just try to get this 60+ year old body to hang in there for a long time!
I am sorry for the litany of questions! I expect others have gone through this conundrum before me and have come out of it happy and fit. From my days on my Harley, the old saying "It's the ride, not the destination". Seems it fits my situation!
But, in all of this, I really question:
1. For a new road biker, is the difference in Sora vs Integra vs 105 vs etc really something that is noticeable and of significance? The three I have ridden all had different group sets and I could not really appreciate the upscale more than the low end!
2. I really am picky about the aesthetics of the varying brands. When you break them down into 1's and 0's, is there a real reason to pick one over the other, that is, assuming the ride feels comparable?
3. The Fuji I have my eye on is a Roubaix ACR, 2010 model. Carbon fork and seat stays. Any words of wisdom on this particular bike?
4. Would anyone lean more toward Bianchi? Masi? Fuji? And, why? I am not wanting to race, just try to get this 60+ year old body to hang in there for a long time!
I am sorry for the litany of questions! I expect others have gone through this conundrum before me and have come out of it happy and fit. From my days on my Harley, the old saying "It's the ride, not the destination". Seems it fits my situation!