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pixyblue
a Recreational Rider
from Durham, NCDate Reviewed: July 22, 2002
Strengths: So smooooooooth and quiet - simply glides everywhere it goes. Am very happy with the 105 Groupo and the '99 version's threaded head set.Weaknesses: Don't really like the anodized red rims and swapped out the anatomic bars covered in yucky red cork tape. Minor issues, however.Bottom Line: This is my first 'real' road bike coming from loaded touring style. What a treat - light (comparatively) and sprite! The Buenos Aires has let me focus on building up my speed, something I was unable to do effectively with my touring bike.
Favorite Ride: Strawberry pickin' out by Falls Lake
Price Paid:
$1049.00
Purchased At: Blue Ridge Cycle Wor
Similar Products Used: Not terribly similar, but a 2001 Bianchi Volpe and '93 Trek 520.
Bike Setup: Bright yellow '99 LeMond Buenos Aires, Shimano 105 Group, Avocet FasGrip Road tires on original Mavi
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scooter0007
a Recreational Rider
from Redmon, ILDate Reviewed: January 15, 2002
Strengths: long top tube and supple ride. 105 group is tops!Weaknesses: Took a while to get used to the stock seat, but I (and my posterior) are coming around!Bottom Line: As my first true road bike, this is a keeper!
Soft riding frame gives a comfortable ride over the long haul.
A great mix of functionality and beauty! The stock gloss black paint really turns heads.
I have to be a better rider to keep up this this ride. It IS the bomb!
This bike is so responsive that it almost jumped out from under me the first time I put the coal to her!
Favorite Ride: that long winding concrete road north of town
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At: found brand new on E
Similar Products Used: Trek hybids modified to road bike componants
Bike Setup: Stock 105 group, Rolf Vestor wheels, TTT bars
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Ben
a Commuter
from Indianapolis, INDate Reviewed: August 2, 2001
Strengths: not harsh frame, quality components, priceWeaknesses: the seat doesn't fit my posterior. i think I'll get a flite.Bottom Line: I want this bike!!!!!!!!!! This is I think thw nicest bike under $1500 that I have ever ridden. If you dont like crazy-looking wheels, dont get it. People ask you if you're missing spokes. That makes me giggle. The paint looks cool.
Favorite Ride: anywhere without semis
Price Paid:
$1275.00
Purchased At: didn't yet
Similar Products Used: Giant OCR 1, TCR2, Bianchi Giro
Bike Setup: stock except for flite seat
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Jeremy Conkling
a Recreational Rider
from Norman, OK, USADate Reviewed: February 7, 2001
Strengths: A totally awsome bike!!!! I love this bike, and the quality dealer that the company picked to sell it. It fits me to a "T". From the yellow paint, San Marco saddle, Mavic wheels, Continental Grand Prix tires, it is plain perfect. Smooth ride supplied by the great frame. Very responsive at speed. SMOOTH.Weaknesses: The only weakness that my bike has is the rider. It deserves better!!!!Bottom Line: This bike is my baby!!! It sleeps in my room so I wake up and it is the first thing that I see. Fast, smooth, responsive ride with top grade components and a great name to back it all up. Lemond outdid himself with this one. Great price. I caught it toward the end of the season and got a price break off the suggested retail. This bike was a gift from God!!!
Favorite Ride: Franklin Road east and south to Hwy 9 in Norman
Price Paid:
$1199.00
Purchased At: Al's Bicycles of Norman
Similar Products Used: Allez.
Bike Setup: Stock with a Flite Deck computer system. This computer was the only accessory I could find to improve on perfection.
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John
a Recreational Rider
from Seattle, WADate Reviewed: December 28, 2000
Strengths: Steel frame, easy shifting, comfortable for someone with long torso, cool yellow paint, comfortable seat, forgiving forkWeaknesses: the fancy Mavic wheels are slick, but the rear wheel potato-chipped on me after about two hundred miles when I took a sharp corner at about 20 mph. Lemond sent me a new rim, but I had to pay for the spokes and rebuild.Bottom Line: Riding this bike is exciting, liberating and worth bragging about. The experience feels like somewhere between swimming and flying. Most of the credit goes to the frame, I think, and the dependable if stodgy wheel set I added to the bike. But the 105 shifting is as slick a unit as I have ever experienced. I don't know if I will upgrade when this drive train wears out. The price was great, especially when you see what the 2000 goes for. When I need a new bike I will consider buying the same model and brand. It's a modern Classic.
Favorite Ride: Sequim to Seattle
Price Paid:
$1400.00
Purchased At: River City Cycles
Similar Products Used: Bianci--test drive, top tube too short; Cannondale--test drive, aluminum too stiff for my 200 lbs
Bike Setup: As per Manufacturer, except for Matrix Aurora wheels, Hutchinson Gold tires, Dura Ace front wheel hub
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