I'm looking to buy my first road bike and I was looking online and at my bike shop at the trek 2100, 2200 bikes with the half aluminum, half carbon frame. What are comparable bikes to these models by the other companies (bianchi, cannondale, et al)
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Though Trek has some great bikes, I would highly discourage you from purchasing a bike with a combo material frame like this especially if you are in an area where you see a lot of rain and/or snow. The reason being is that if the bike is not taken care of the aluminum will oxidize at that junction and disrupt the quality of the frame. If you are looking for you first bike, I would go with a steel frame from Bianchi! They may be a little heavier than some racing frames, but they are comfortable and tend to absorb more shock than an aluminum frame. If you decide to spend some extra cash and go carbon I highly recommend going with Trek. I raced some of their OCLV frames on a couple of teams and I loved the bikes! FYI- I am currently riding Titanium and wouldn't ride anything else.
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as far as am concern we also heard something that bajaj will introduce new pulsar dtf-i  220 cc but still not confirmed . but i thnk that yes there is a bike coming frm bajaj that will compete with ongoing hero honda karizma. so till then wait for that mean machine
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The advantage of a hybrid is its combination of versatility and durability. Its pretty good on the road and in the city. Its comfortable to ride and probably a little faster than a mountain bike on roads. But its broad tyres, greater weight and upright stance mean it is not as fast or fun as a dedicated road bike.\n\nUnlike a road bike however, the hybrid can be used off-road. Its tough and it'll take it. It isn't as good as a mountain bike in the rough but it'll serve you well on a long multi-terain ride. A hybrid is also good for touring and will happily take panniers. \n\nSo its a bit a Jack-of-all-Trades - it does most things well, but it excels at none. A good all-rounder.\n\nI owned a Cannondale H600 Hybrid some time ago. It was a great bike and served me well. I gave it to a friend about 3 years ago and although its about 12 years old now, its still going strong.\n\nA hybrid is a good choice if you want only one versatile bike. Go for a good make though, the best you can afford and always look for good componentry - I recommend Cannondale, Trek or Specialised.\n\nHappy riding!
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There are an incredible variety of gearhub powered bikes.  \n\nSee www.harriscyclery.com for your 3 speed parts and repair directions.  \n\nThere are 3 speed cruisers, 7 speed crusiers, 8 speed crusiers, these all come in a modern look or a retro look with both steel and aluminum available.  \n\nThere are 7 speed mountain bikes, 8 speed mountain bikes, 14 speed mountain bikes, and coming soon, a 9 speed.  \n\nThere are also 8 speed road bikes.  \n\nNone of these have derailleurs at all, and they all have gearhubs like your 3-speed.  ;)
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i'd echo prairiebiscuit's answer - Giant really do pack a stackload of features into their bikes.\n\nSome mountain bikes that regulalrly do well in the entry-level grouptests are:\n\nGiant Terrago / Rincon, Specialized Hardrock, Mongoose Amasa, GT Avalanche, Claud Butler Cape Wrath\n\nAs most of the guys here are saying, do make sure you go to a proper bike shop and speak to someone who knows what they're talking about. It'd be better if you could go during the week (and not on a busy Saturday) as you will get better service.\n\nMake sure you get a test ride, and if you think you may get bitten by the mountain biking bug, then aim for something with a reasonable frame that you could justafiably upgrade the components on.\n\nOne point I would make, is that for the amount you are looking to spend, I'd probably avoid going for disk brakes. Some manufacturers will put cable-operated disk brakes (cheaper and far less effective than hydraulic disks) on as a selling feature, though to be honest a reasonable set of v-brakes are as good in all but the grimiest conditions. The added cost of the disks will probably mean that other features (like the fork or crankset) are of a lower-spec than on a similarly priced bike with v-brakes. The thing to make sure of is that the frame, fork and wheel hubs have all got the necessary mounts to allow you to easily upgrade to (hydraulic) disk brakes in the future, if you think you may want to.\n\nThe possible exception to this rule is the Giant Terrago (not sure how much that sells for in the U.S.), which comes equipped with Giant's own-brand MPH hydraulic disks.
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u should consider getting companys like haro,kona,norco,specialized,tr... and gt. start with kona, specialized and giant they make good bikes and they are cheap for bikes within the same range. for kona look for stuff, lavadom or scrap\nnorco:shore series\nharo:v series\nspecialized:any thing they are all good and cheap\nironhorse:make almost unbreakable bikes but they are heavy\nbanshee:morphine series\n\n\nbefore buying the bike make sure that the dimonds of the frame should be small and points upwards the tyres should be wide and with lots of rubber studs. the fork should have atleast 100mm of travel better if beond 130mm. the suspention brand that you should look for is marzochii or rock shock they are the most common ones. if you dont like the suspention then you might consider spending an other 500$ on bomber shocks they are good qualityed stuff. i recomand a hard tail because they are easier to ride up hill and gives lots of air. and is cheaper and lighter. you should look for disk breaks but if the bike dont come with them v breaks are good too exept over time they dig into your rim and shorten the rim's life.\n\nor you can consider hybrids they are meant for road rideing and is more comfortable than moutain.\n\nroadbikes can also work they are a bit expensive and cant take much damage. but they go very fast!\n\nbut if you want to look cool and fell comfortable get a westcost chopper!! they look pimped out with huge hind wheel and a motor bike like look!! they even have leather seats!!\nhope this helps.
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Guerciotti is a very famous brand of Italian bike frames.  They used to be very well known in the 80's but somehow aren't as well known these days (Colnago, Pinarello and DeRosa seem to have more visibilty).\n\nYou didn't say if what kind of frame you were buying -- most bikes these days are made in Asia if they are the "low-end" bikes (regardless of brand); only the "high-end" frames or customized frames are made in Italy.  \n\nI'll probably get flamed for this, but quality control for Italian-made frames can be highly variable.  You need to check the welds/joints for the bike you will be purchasing.  Surprising, the quality for Asia-made bicycles tends to be more uniform (and pretty good for the price you are paying).
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Regarding price, consider that if you keep a bike for 5 years and ride only during the "100 days of summer" each year, that a $500 bike will only cost you $1.00 per riding day, or about 27 cents per calendar day....\n\nForget a mountain bike. You'll want either a hybrid or a comfort bike depending on how you ride:\n\nRiding on paved trails or on the road asks for a hybrid. They have narrower tires and are quite comfortable for hour long or day long rides. I would recommend either Raleigh, KHS or Diamondback for the best value. Trek is OK too but aren't as well equipped for the same money. Expect to pay $300 to $500.\n\nIf you want to go "off the beaten path" every now and then- perhaps a rain rutted trail or a mildly rocky path- choose a comfort bike. If a hybrid is a road bike, then a comfort bike is a mountain bike. Diamondback invented comfort bikes, but Raleigh, KHS, and Specialized also have some nice models. Consider these in the $250 to $500 range.\n\nIn full disclosure, Diamondback and Raleigh are both Raleigh USA products.\n\nIn any case, forget full suspension as most "production" bikes in this price range are meant for riders in the 120 to 170 pound range. Also, for the type of riding you plan to do it robs energy...every time you pedal the suspension flexes, so instead of your power going to the rear wheels it gets damped out by the suspension.\n\nWhen shopping, be sure that there is a mechanic available that can "tune" your bike for your weight. This will include stiffening up the wheels and things like that. I have tuned bikes for people as large as 275 pounds with great results. \n\nGood luck!
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Road bikes are measured from the center of the bottom bracket (BB) to the top tube (TT) under the saddle.  This section of the bike frame is called the seat tube.  Trek will have a list of dimensions on their website that you can look at.  They build bike frame proportional to the average riders size.  So as the frame size goes up, the seat tube length and the top tube length will increase in length.  A quality bike shop will be able to fit you properly.  I suggest test driving a few different bikes at a couple different shops to get a good idea of what you like.  Every bike rides and feels different because they use different components or the way the frame is built and they type of material used.
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you'll probably want a low-end mountain bike. go to your local bike shop, tell them what you'll be doing and they should be helpful. you should not feel pressured at all, otherwise find a different bike shop. Specialized hardrock (cheapest model is $360, bike shop's lowest price should be the same or less) would be good. the specialized Crossroads (cheapest model is $330, bike shop should be the same) also looks good. Trek is another great brand. schwinn and giant are not as good as they used to be, so i would not reccomend them, there are better bikes at similar prices. by all means, these are not the only good brands, there are many others out there! there are also some bike/ cycling forums on the internet that are very helpful when researching a specific bike, and peoples expirences with that particular bike. good luck!
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shimano dura ace group is the highest level shimano component, so that alone would cost you $1,000 or so.\n\n\nIt depends on the frame manufacturer.
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Your Bicycle shaped object as people in the KNOW refer to pedal powered two wheelers of that quality level has VALUE as long as it is being ridden..There is someone ,somewhere whose quality of life that bicycle will improve. Try to give it to that persons\n with it working ,or the resourses to make it work (i.e tires tube and a patch kit)\n\n\nANYHOW-The Firenze bicycles were used in promotionial campaigns and have the type of issuses that cause many bike shops to refuse to service them..becuase ,they feel they can not ever make them function to their expectation and saftey standards..here in the greater S.F. Bay area those bicycles were given away by MATHEEWS- top of the hill DALY CITY stereo store ,whose motto for a few years was GeT A STEREO GET A BIKE!! thats where your bike is from..\n\nFirst they had red mens and ladies framed 10 speeds, it was roumered that they had spent nineteen dollars a unit on those -the grey mountain bikes were supposedely 29 bucks..\nAll that being said it- sure beats the heck out of walking, if its more than a few blocks ,and its a better bike than 80% of the people that ride bikes becuase they have no other choice;i.e. china india, get to ever ride-- anyhow..don't put more than twenty or thirty bucks into that bike...
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Santa Cruz is far superior.  The rear suspension design appears more efficient (lighter!) and I am certain the build quality cannot be matched by the new Trek (Fish-Trek-Bontrager-Klein.)\n\nTrek used to make fine bicycles in the 80's and early 90's, all made here in the US and most made by hand.  In the late 90's, they started making them overseas and by machine.  Go to a store that sells both and check out the difference in the welds.  \n\nIf it's a component thing, you can always upgrade later.  Hang on to the Santa Cruz.
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I personally would stay away from Bicycle dealers if your looking for a recumbent, bike dealers tend not to know how to set you up on a bent. Bacchetta makes a Caf'e that runs $995 and the Agio at  $1250 and if you want the Giro 26 runs $1550. For the purpose of commuting the Caf'e or Agio would work real well. Check out there site http://www.bacchettabikes.com/ \nBurley, Rans, and EZ also makes several bents in that  price range,\n\nRic
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2006 Trek Fuel EX 6 \nIf you're looking for the ultimate entry-level trail bike, look no further than the Fuel EX 6. Starting with a made in America ZR9000 aluminum frame, the Fuel EX has a balanced ride with four inches of front and rear Rock Shox Motion Control suspension. The Shimano drivetrain and disc brakes round out the performance package that invites you to explore the great outdoors.
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Well I work at a place where we sell Specialized, so I'm biased a little. But ride all 4, in the same day, checking for the same things on every bike. The thing about bicycles is that the components that make the biggest ride difference(drivetrain, brakes, suspension, ect.) are made by somebody else and they are availible with whatever brand you want, the difference lies in frame geometry and materials. Everyone is different, everyone rides different. So figure out which bikes are in your price range, pick a sunny saturday or sunday and go bike shopping. Pick whatever feels best. Most brands/bike shops will offer a lifetime warranty on the frame, if they don't consider going somewhere else, and if you keep your bike tuned, regardless of brand, the parts will last a really long time(unless you ride real hard but that doesn't happen to too many hybrids).\n\nDon't forget wear a helmet, it'll could save your life. Ride on
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huh? I never heard of Trex Gould.\n\nAnyway, you might want to consider Raleigh or Diamondback for your budget. The Diamondback Topanga is a nice hardtail. One step down is the Diamondback Sorrento. these are both ATB's- "all terrain bikes" that will be great on the road or offroad on groomed trails.\n\nTrek (Trex??) are good as well, but seem to have components that are one grade lower than comparably priced Raleigh and Diamondback.