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Name | Date | Lines |
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| 1842.1 | | LJOHUB::CRITZ | John Ellis to ride RAAM '91 | Tue Feb 12 1991 18:46 | 14 |
| Greg,
I have a 1990 TREK 1400. I'm 6'6" and about 260 lbs.
The bike has about 2000 miles on it. No problems so
far, although I don't race.
I run 700X25. I think I'm gonna move to 700X28s because
I did have a lot of flats last year during the warmer
weather. When the weather got cool, I had less flats.
The price you mentioned seems low to me. The shops I
checked with quoted $700.
Scott
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| 1842.2 | Trek 1400 is at International Cycle in Brighton | NODEX::OLEJARZ | | Tue Feb 12 1991 19:12 | 11 |
| Scott,
Thanks for the feedback. I got that quote on Saturday. They
had to drag on my size out of the cellar and get it together,
it's supposed to be ready for tommorow for me to ride. I liked
the older Trek I rode on Saturday but got concerned over all of
the notes about 1400 frame failures in here last fall. The price
did seem to be marked off of list more than the Sirrus or
Myata.
Greg
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| 1842.3 | RB1, RB2? | SHALOT::ELLIS | John Lee Ellis - assembly required | Tue Feb 12 1991 19:22 | 13 |
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Bicycling magazine (or Bicycle Guide?) also were favorable about
the Bridgestone RB1 and the less expensive relative, the RB2.
Both are moderately priced.
Your analysis so far sounds quite incisive.
Good luck.
-john
PS: The 700-25's might be ok - try especially the Michelin's -
they tend to be "oversized" for the number on the sidewall, and
somewhat more forgiving.
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| 1842.4 | Trek 2100 | MARKS::FRERE | Ellas Danzan Solas | Tue Feb 12 1991 19:52 | 13 |
| Looking at your initial note, your price range is in the $500-$600
range. Correct?
If you are ready to go up a little more in $$, I know of a place in the
area that can sell you a Trek 2100 carbonfiber bike with 105sc and Look
rotational pedals (red clips) for $799. I realize that this may be out
of your range but once you've ridden one of these, there is no looking
back.
If you want to know more send me mail at JENIN::FRERE or phone me at
DTN 273-5249 (next week, it will be DTN 227-3969).
Eric
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| 1842.5 | | RUTILE::MACFADYEN | The beech forests of Antarctica | Wed Feb 13 1991 10:04 | 5 |
| 58cm seems a little small for a six-footer. Sure you don't need
something about the 60cm size?
Rod
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| 1842.6 | | TINCUP::MFORBES | This Space Intentionally Left Blank | Wed Feb 13 1991 11:42 | 9 |
| I have about 5000 miles on my 89 Trek 1400 and I have not had any problems with
the frame. I cracked a wheel but the warranty took care of it even though it
was out of warranty by 3 months.
re .4
A 2100 for $799? That's a deal. Too bad I live in Colorado. :-(
Mark
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| 1842.7 | Trek 1400 | CSSE32::SMITH | Reality, just a visible imagination? | Wed Feb 13 1991 11:43 | 9 |
| I was/am still the owner of a Trek 1400 whose frame cracked. Trek replaced it,
no hassle. The frame has a lifetime warranty so I wouldn't be too concerned.
Mine is a 62cm and I'm 6'1", 190 lbs.
Cheers,
...Ed
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| 1842.8 | Get a set of Mavic MA40's in 700x28 for starters | GSFSWS::JSMITH | Chromed Cannondale | Wed Feb 13 1991 13:25 | 16 |
| Greg,
I'm about the same size and weight that you are
and I would strongly recommend 700x28's for training and
then later on get a set of Mavic Open 4 CD's for fast or
competative rides. Your body will thank you for the 28's
on longer training rides over rough country roads and you'll
probably get less flats.
_Jerry
BTW - You could buy a lot of Cannondale in the range you
stated by coming in on the low end and upgrading the
components over time. The low end frame is virtually
the same as the high end $K frame. Also, whatever
frame you buy you might want to consider purchasing
it in Nude Hampster since you'll save at least the
price of the new pedals on state tax.
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| 1842.9 | $799... hmmm... | OLDTMR::BROWN | | Wed Feb 13 1991 13:34 | 5 |
| I'm another with a Trek 1200 and closing in on 10,000 miles with no
frame problems.
BTW, I cracked a Schwinn Traveler frame when I was kid... quite an
accomplishment considering the quantity of steel and my size.
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| 1842.10 | | LJOHUB::CRITZ | John Ellis to ride RAAM '91 | Wed Feb 13 1991 15:50 | 6 |
| Kratz,
It's not your size that broke the Schwinn. It's all that
muscle.
Scott
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| 1842.11 | | YNGSTR::BROWN | | Thu Feb 14 1991 17:15 | 5 |
| Nah... Scott, it was high speed curb hopping that finally did it!
Wasn't a weld, either... just a clean snap of the frame. I actually
rode it for quite a while (what a shimmy!) before somebody told me
Schwinn frames are guaranteed for life. Sure enuf, Schwinn replaced
the frame for free. Kratz
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| 1842.12 | made a decision | NODEX::OLEJARZ | | Mon Feb 18 1991 18:43 | 13 |
| Thanks to everyone who gave me advice in this note.
I decided to buy a '91 Cannondale SR400 instead of the bikes
I wrote of in the base note. I had the fit kit done by John
Allis at Belmont WW and ended up with the 58 cm being the best
fit. It's due in a couple of weeks. After finally riding a
Cannondale in the right size, I ended up liking it best. That
and the fact that buying this years model seemed like fun (I liked
the feel of the SR frame vs the SC frame too, and the 400 only
came in sc last year).
Thanks again,
Greg
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| 1842.13 | Another C-Date Member :) | GSFSWS::JSMITH | Chromed Cannondale | Mon Feb 18 1991 19:42 | 13 |
| >I decided to buy a '91 Cannondale SR400 instead of the bikes
>I wrote of in the base note. I had the fit kit done by John
>Allis at Belmont WW and ended up with the 58 cm being the best
>fit. It's due in a couple of weeks. After finally riding a
>Cannondale in the right size, I ended up liking it best. That
>and the fact that buying this years model seemed like fun (I liked
>the feel of the SR frame vs the SC frame too, and the 400 only
>came in sc last year).
Way-to-go Greg. Welcome to the Digital Bicycle Club's
Cannondale SIG. You won't be disapointed.
_Jerry
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| 1842.14 | thanks for the welcome | NODEX::OLEJARZ | | Mon Feb 18 1991 19:53 | 6 |
| Jerry,
Thanks for the welcome, I think I made the best decision. Now, I just
have to wait a week or two...
Greg
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