[reflux]

Hi all,

I have a new road bike coming my way in the next week. For those of you who care, it is a Kestrel Talon with Ultegra. Yes, w00t. If you want pics, go to their website.

The nice thing about replacing my current ride is that I will be able to take my old parts and use them to build a bike for my younger sister. The grouppo is nothing special (circa 2000 Veloce) and the parts mix is decidedly average, but everything is perfectly functional and will serve its duty well on another beginner bike. What I don't want to do however, is put her on a frame that will turn her off to road riding. I'd like to stay around $500 if possible, lower would be sahweeet. Also, she is around 5'2", maybe 5'3".

What brands and models should I be looking at?

Thanks for all your help guys and girls. My road knowledge blows and I can use all the help you can offer.

Andrew

 

[dhmike]

my mom has a pretty nice cannondale ,i think it's like a cad4 or 3000. that would be a great starter you can probaly find one for not that much on ebay.

 

[MMcG]

Look at the price of the Surly Pacer, or maybe a frame from Soma Fab

 

[MMcG]

or what about

www.roadbikereview.com and their classifieds. Or craigslist or ebay for a used frame and fork combo.

Maybe match up something to the era of the components?

Cheers,

MMcG

 

[LordOpie]

Is your sister a cyclist? If she's JUST getting into it, what about something more fun than functional? Like an Electra?

Look for one that has 3 or 7 speeds.


Plus, then you can keep your roadie as a backup

 

[Mr. Hankey]

Yeah having a backup is not a bad idea. Having back ups, for your back ups, is even better.