[TreeSaw]

Yes, I am a lazy (drunk?) MTBer that has been sought out for help in choosing a road bike...forgive me.

Actually, I have a road bike and use it (surprise, surprise) and organized a team for the local American Diabetes TourdeCure Ride and now my principal has decided to take me to lunch to "pcik my brain" about which road bike he should get. I am a MTBer by heart but do ride a road bike for commuting and training so he thinks I know what I am doing. HELP~

He currently has a hybrid bike that someone convinced him would be a good option. He did the metric century and wants a lighter bike....what the hell do I tell him???

THANKS!!!!

 

[sanjuro]

The first thing is there are two kinds of road bikes, the more relaxed geometry (like a Roubaix or a Synapse) and the true racing bikes (like the Tarmac or Super Six). Obviously he wants a more relaxed geometry

Really it comes to the bike shop you go to. Keep in mind that almost every road bike from $700 to $7000 has exactly the same components in its price range.

 

[maddog17]

well if he's used to riding the hybrid then looking for something with a more relaxed geometry would be best. is he hooked on road riding or does he feel good about himself doing the metric century? we all know that less weight = more $$$ so have that in mind for him too. Felt Z70, the c'dale synapse, giant ocr, jamis ventura series or the eclipse or quest. plenty of choices good luck

 

[TreeSaw]

Thanks for the advice guys. I actually have the Synapse and Jamis on my list for him to look at. He wants to spend $800-1200 and isn't opposed to a used bike. He's a tall guy so that will be tougher (6'2") he thinks he needs a 62cm bike...does that sound right? I don't think he's been fitted and I am guessing he doesn't want to spend the time/$ to go through a full fitting either. He does know his inseam and torso so that will help, but I'd really like to get him fitted so I don't help him buy the wrong sized bike!

 

[maddog17]

sometimes the shop may throw in a fitting if he buys the bike there. make sure he's not using the inseam # from his pant size that will make the inseam length shorter than what it is.

 

[TreeSaw]

sometimes the shop may throw in a fitting if he buys the bike there. make sure he's not using the inseam # from his pant size that will make the inseam length shorter than what it is.

Yeah, I told him he needed his true inseam and torso lengths. I am hoping he'll go to my LBS as they carry Giant, Jamis & C'Dale. All 3 have good offerings for what he wants to do with it (touring rides, charity rides, commuting) and I am thinking he'll throw in a fitting.