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The Borg · 07-27-2006, 06:30 PM

I'm thinking of upgrading my bike, this year or maybe in the offseason. Some stupid questions, but I'm not nearly as knowledgable as I would like to be, so here goes, and thanks in advance.

Riding Ability: Century Rides and commuting. Somewhere between 80-140 miles per week...but not consistent due to schedule, etc. That is the goal.

Bikes - advantages over the other, etc
Cannondale
Giant
Specialized
Motobecane (from BikeDirect.com)
Other

Frame - advantages vs. disadvantages
Aluminum
Composite

Wheels - ?
so many out there, not sure what is a good, all around wheel, that doesn't cost as much as the bike

Deraileaurs?
Shimano ? Which level?

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.,

07-27-2006, 06:30 PM	#1
The Borg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 533	Bike Upgrade Questions I'm thinking of upgrading my bike, this year or maybe in the offseason. Some stupid questions, but I'm not nearly as knowledgable as I would like to be, so here goes, and thanks in advance. Riding Ability: Century Rides and commuting. Somewhere between 80-140 miles per week...but not consistent due to schedule, etc. That is the goal. Bikes - advantages over the other, etc Cannondale Giant Specialized Motobecane (from BikeDirect.com) Other Frame - advantages vs. disadvantages Aluminum Composite Wheels - ? so many out there, not sure what is a good, all around wheel, that doesn't cost as much as the bike Deraileaurs? Shimano ? Which level? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks., __________________ Hello......helloo.......HELLLOOO! Last edited by The Borg; 07-27-2006 at 06:33 PM.