| Title: | Bicycling |
| Notice: | Bicycling for Fun |
| Moderator: | JAMIN::WASSER |
| Created: | Mon Apr 14 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 3214 |
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Does anyone have any experience with the Specialized Epic carbon fiber
frame? I am about 200 lbs. and ride 20-40 miles, with an occasional
century. I am looking for the utopian blend of stiffness on climbs,
great acceleration and handling, and comfort. Any opinions on whether
this bike would fit the bill? Might also consider Trek 2300, Giant
CFR-1, or maybe even stick with steel.
Thanks. The people in this conference have been tremendusly helpful.
Jim
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| 2899.1 | GALVIA::RMACFADYEN | that's SO ironic | Thu Jan 19 1995 07:47 | 13 | |
No, I don't to answer your first question. I know someone who's got one
and he likes it. On the other hand he's quite light and you, um,
aren't, and I've also heard suggestions that that bike while light is
not superstiff.
What seems to be a good buy for the larger rider is oversize alu, such
as Cannondale. I weigh about 180lb and recently bought an oversize alu
frame and it turns out to have a great ride: stiff and powerful, but
not killing to the backside. Perhaps you should investigate that
avenue?
Rod
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| 2899.2 | SWAM2::BURDICK_JI | Thu Jan 19 1995 18:54 | 7 | ||
Thanks for the suggestion. I wound up ordering the EPIC frame last
week. Specialized is probably going to discontinue it, so they are selling
the frame, fork and headset for $350. At the price, I couldn't refuse.
It felt stiff enough around the bottom braket, and really absorbed the
shock compared to my CroMo.
Jim
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