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| 2338.1 | COUPLE SUGGESTIONS | AKOCOA::FULLER | | Wed Jul 01 1992 13:52 | 13 |
| With the assumption that you do not want to increase your budget,
buy the bike you like, then upgrade to bar-end shifters until you have
the money for STI. This is certainly save you $$$. Currently a
brakeset with STI shifting is about $300. (ultregra), so you won't
be that much behind in $$$ if you buy now and start riding!
One other question, if you are doing Biathalon's, are you going to be
putting on Tri-bars. If so, this could change your choices on the
shifter.
steve
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| 2338.2 | STI options | YNGSTR::BROWN | | Wed Jul 01 1992 14:14 | 6 |
| You could always wait til next year's 105 line, which will be STI.
That component set should dribble down the Trek line to maybe the 14xx.
Else, the carbon Specialized Epic is considered by many to be one
of the best values for a bike already equipped with STI (under
$1300). .02
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| 2338.3 | | JURA::PELAZ::MACFADYEN | Only scratching the surface | Wed Jul 01 1992 15:30 | 7 |
| .2> You could always wait til next year's 105 line, which will be STI.
Is this true? How'd you know?
Roddy
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| 2338.4 | STI on 105 | YNGSTR::BROWN | | Wed Jul 01 1992 15:56 | 3 |
| re .last
I think I read it in Bicycling. I got the impression the term
"light weight" won't be used when describing it, however.
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| 2338.5 | 105 STI coming soon? | BAGELS::GOTANTAS | | Wed Jul 01 1992 16:30 | 7 |
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re: .3 and .4
A local dealer confirmed this...he said that 105 STI may be available
in the fall or would be available by the spring on the '93 bikes. He
didn't know the weight or the price, though.
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| 2338.6 | NOT AN EASY ANSWER... | WMOIS::GIROUARD_C | | Wed Jul 01 1992 17:16 | 18 |
| I you're serious about biathlons and communiting with the same
bike, you'd be better off with the STI stuff.
If you are thinking of "tricking out" the bike for biathlons you
may want to consider a "swift-shift" set-up for your aero bars.
From an even semi-purist perspective, you really can't achieve a
commuter/biathlon bike without swapping stuff around. Your even
questions even bring the frame into the equation. The Schwinn
frame would be much more conducive to commuting where the C Dale
is a better choice for biathlons.
It will really boil itself down to decisions you'll have to make on
what the bike's purpose is that you really need/want.
The answer? IDUNNO
Chip
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| 2338.7 | Ditto Chip | ODIXIE::RRODRIGUEZ | R-SQUARED | Wed Jul 01 1992 18:44 | 9 |
| 2338.8 | Don't biathlons involve skiing and shooting? | DEBUG::SCHULDT | As Incorrect as they come... | Thu Jul 02 1992 14:31 | 4 |
| re: biathlons
How do you carry the rifle and skis? Are there cleats on the bottom of
the skis for Look pedals?
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| 2338.9 | SHOP TILL I DROP | CSLALL::KIMBALL | | Thu Jul 02 1992 15:22 | 12 |
| :-) No rifle and skis just running and cycling.
I tried the Trek and Bianchi last night. Both nice bikes but
neither felt quite right. The salespeople are putting me on a
58 cm. Someone impartial told me that being 5'9' I should try
a 54-55 cm. I'm going to do that today.
I like the way the Trek rode but I liked the way the Bianchi fit.
True science. The more I learn the more I don't know.
Someone last night sadi to sit on the bike and get into the crouched
position. He said that my knees should be the same level as my
elbows. Also I should just barely be able to see the front axle
behind (or was it in front of) the handle bar.
Reid
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| 2338.10 | some thoughts on fit | SHALOT::ELLIS | John Lee Ellis - assembly required | Thu Jul 02 1992 15:35 | 22 |
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Reid, it's great that you are enthusiastically getting intothis bike
evaluation.
There are multiple dimensions of bike fit, and many rules-of-thumb for
fitting you to the bike. The ones you mention are a couple of them.
The business about the elbow and knee reflect adjustments you can make
to the stem height and the seat height. They aren't really inherent
in the size of the frame or other components (such as stem-extension).
Important measurements include inseam (or its equivalent), tibia
length, torso length, and elbow-to-hand length. It's important to get
the correct frame size (and geometry), but presumably you should be
able to get the brand you want in the size that's right for you.
(An obvious statement, but what I'm saying is, if you prefer the
Trek's (or Fuji's or DiamondBack's, or whatever's) geometry, components,
ride, etc., but the frame they have in the shop doesn't fit you, you can
order one in that brand that does.
Good luck!
-john
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| 2338.11 | t's worth it | CSLALL::KIMBALL | | Thu Jul 09 1992 14:01 | 5 |
| Thank you all for the advice. I Bought a bike. I went with the
Trek 2300. I just couldn't settle for anything else. I have had
such a great time riding it. I'm looking forward to lots of miles and
a few races.
Reid
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| 2338.12 | | SHALOT::ELLIS | John Lee Ellis - assembly required | Thu Jul 09 1992 15:23 | 4 |
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Good going! Have a great time with your Trek.
-j
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