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k00laid · 05-26-2012, 07:33 PM

New member here! Damn after just browsing the thread, you guys have pretty impressive and nice bikes! any advice for an entry level biker? Im trying to get into roadbiking and want to get the best value for my money, Im not a triathlete or anything hardcore, just a normal guy who wants to do some excercising and riding around.

My price range would be around $1000-1600. Im trying to decide between some of the "best entry level" bikes that are in my price range and would appreciate some advice. None of my friends do any biking lol

So the choices are

1) Specialized Allez Elite Compact
2) Cannondale CAAD 10 5
3) Jamis Ventura Race
4) Giant Defy 1

Ive been reading on forums and most people seem to ride cannondale or specialized on forums which must mean theyre good, but I feel like I am paying a a lil premium for the name. Especially when specialized elite compact doesnt even come with 105 parts. Jamis which doesnt seem as well known seems to be more bang for the buck, and Ive had a giant mountain bike before and I loved it alot so I trust their brand.

Btw those of you that have upgraded from 105 -> ultegra -> dura ace, do you feel that much of a difference? Im open to other brands/models too, I just know these brands so I chose them.

05-26-2012, 07:33 PM	#226
k00laid Wunder? Wonder?? Wander??? Join Date: May 2012 Location: 604 Posts: 167 Thanked 342 Times in 43 Posts Failed 13 Times in 7 Posts	New member here! Damn after just browsing the thread, you guys have pretty impressive and nice bikes! any advice for an entry level biker? Im trying to get into roadbiking and want to get the best value for my money, Im not a triathlete or anything hardcore, just a normal guy who wants to do some excercising and riding around. My price range would be around $1000-1600. Im trying to decide between some of the "best entry level" bikes that are in my price range and would appreciate some advice. None of my friends do any biking lol So the choices are 1) Specialized Allez Elite Compact 2) Cannondale CAAD 10 5 3) Jamis Ventura Race 4) Giant Defy 1 Ive been reading on forums and most people seem to ride cannondale or specialized on forums which must mean theyre good, but I feel like I am paying a a lil premium for the name. Especially when specialized elite compact doesnt even come with 105 parts. Jamis which doesnt seem as well known seems to be more bang for the buck, and Ive had a giant mountain bike before and I loved it alot so I trust their brand. Btw those of you that have upgraded from 105 -> ultegra -> dura ace, do you feel that much of a difference? Im open to other brands/models too, I just know these brands so I chose them. Last edited by k00laid; 05-26-2012 at 07:45 PM.