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What road bike to get out of these two?

What road bike should I purchase as an entry level bike around $700-$900?

  • I am looking at a variety of bikes. I have looked at a 2011 and 2012 Giant Defy for $675 and $999 respectively, a Felt z100 for $849, a Scott S40 2011 for $765, and Allez Sport 2011 for $899, a 2011 Fuji Newest 1.0 for $749, a Focus Variado 3.0 for $899, and a Scattante x330 for $699. The two I like the most are the Allez Sport for $899 and the Fuji Newest 1.0 for $749. I have never had a road bike and all these bikes seem to blur together. I like the shifters better on the two bikes I mentioned, thats the only thing that really stood out between them all. They are all entry level bikes. I know the easy solution is buy the one I like the best, but money comes in to the situation and I also want to get the best bang for my buck which is why the prices are listed for all of them. I want to use it for triathlons, maybe even eventually a full. I will try a half later this summer if I can avoid any injuries. I like the looks of the Allez Sport over the Fuji Newest, but not knowing a huge difference between the two, i don't want to be THAT GUY, and its $150 more. Any help is appreciated.

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    Between the Specialized and the Fugi, the Fugi has better derailleurs and shifters. The Sora derailleurs and shifters on the Specialized are one level down from the Tiagra components on the Fugi. The Tiagra drivetrain has a 10 speed cassette as compared to 9 speeds on the Specialized giving you 2 extra gear ratios. I would say that the Fugi is a better value

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If you have achance try a Trek 1.5. I like it better than the Allez, but that is me. On the other hand I think Treks are a bit over priced. You need to compare the components. I think all of those use Shimano. shimano makes several levels from low end to pro. Look for these series from low to high end: 2200(extint?), 2300, Sora, Tiagra, 105, Ultegra, DuraAce. Personally, I would try to stick with a 105 rear derailleur, Tiagra front and shifters. I find the Bontrager SSR tires disapointing.

nodopenomore

On a road bike you want the one that feels the best. You should be able to stand over the frame and have 1-2 inches of clearance. With your butt on the saddle and you hands on the brake hoods the handlebars and front axle should line up. The stand-over height is important, the stem length can be changed. You can get clip on areobars for triathlons they give you an advantage over drop bars.

John M

Your words..."I know the easy solution is buy the one I like the best..." There's your answer. The bike that feels the best to you after test riding several is the bike to buy. Yes...it's just that simple. Fit & feel is everything!

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