LeMond Bicycles 1999 Zurich

Price Paid:  $1100.00 at ebay

Favorite Ride:
Grass Tree Hill

Bike Setup:
Ultegra triple
Mavic rims Ultegra hubs

Summary:
I thought I would write a review as I'm really happy with the bike. The geometry relly suit me, relaxed but still able to transfer power efficiantly. I've had a lot of roadbikes. None as good as this

Strengths:
Frame, ability to take 28mm tyres. Love the color ( white and red)

Weaknesses:
wheels. I sold the rolf vectors after one ride and have mavic cxp33 32 hole. much better. Seat is noisy. those things on the rear dropouts...Dangeouse!

Similar Products Used:
Felt F55
GT Edge
Hillman Steel roadbike

Price Paid:  $900.00 at Java Bikes

Favorite Ride:
The Park in the Spring

Bike Setup:
Ultegra, Mavic Rims, Ritchey Pedals.

Summary:
Great bike so far, bot used but saved a ton. Still winter here so not a lot of chances to get out. Very light but solid feel. Comfortable geometry. I will own this for a while. Might buy one for my wife also.

Strengths:
Steel. High quality at a reasonable price.

Weaknesses:
Color scheme (white with red) is not prefereable but it's eye catching. Came with Ritchey pedals which are terrible.

Similar Products Used:
Cannondale R6000.

Price Paid:  $1150.00 at Supergo

Favorite Ride:
Colonial Parkway Loop

Bike Setup:
ITM bar, Cinelli Alter stem, Specialized Team Turbo tires, Selle Italia Flite saddle, Speedplay X2 pedals, American Classic seatpost

Summary:
Sweet ride for the money! My first road bike and I'm sure I'll be with this one for a while! I'm very fortunate that this one fit me perfectly because I never got fitted. I've got to say that I'm very happy that I bought this steed. I have not had any complaints about it at all. I recommend this bike for those who don't have alot of time to waste trying out different bikes but, want a quality product. I think this bike is for someone who appreciates great geometry. Steel is great for the weekend warrior!

Strengths:
Great Geometry! Comes with a sweet Shimano group. Plush ride and very responsive around the corners.

Weaknesses:
Weak stem and bars, Saddle!

Similar Products Used:
Pinarello Paris

Price Paid:  $2200.00 at Swan Cycles

Bike Setup:
Campi Chorus 9-speed Groupset, Salsa stem, Flite Titanium saddle, Thompson seatpost, Look 396 pedals, Mavic Helium Wheels

Summary:
After 2 years, I still like this bike. I race on it, train on it (after the salt disappears off the roads). I wanted a custom steel frame but was convinced that for $650, I could get the same thing with carbon fork off the rack. So I did. I ride campi, but wanted Mavic Heliums, so there was some cassette remodelling.
As others have stated, the paint-job sucks - I have rust on the cable guides, and under the rear-brake cable as it crosses the seat tube after 2 summers (the bike doesn't see the winters). For the price, I figured you couldn't do better if you want steel. I am not light (170#) but the ride is always comfortable and the geometry is perfect for me. The setup weighs under 18#, light enough for most racers. Just avoid the ROlfs and get some good wheels.
I think the bike is good enough to be more than a training bike.

Strengths:
Light, quick, comfortable

Weaknesses:
Paint job, standard componentry

Similar Products Used:
Trek 1200

Price Paid:  $1000.00 at Richardson Bike Mart

Favorite Ride:
Hills

Bike Setup:
stock w/ Look pedals

Summary:
I bought this bike about three months ago and it had only been ridden twice. I've road about 400 miles on it and no problem at all. I am a pretty big guy for a rider (6.1 215) and this bike is perfect. Its smooth, fast, and has just a great all-around value. Some complain about the weight, but I can't because I have 20 lbs to lose, and thats what will help up the hills, besides, no matter how light the bike, somebody still has to pedal it. I give this 5 stars for value and overall rating. If you get a chance buy this bike, it's awesome and well worth your money.

Strengths:
Great value, good components, 853 Steel frame, very smooooth

Weaknesses:
none.

Similar Products Used:
Trek 5200