LeMond Bicycles Tourmalet

Price Paid:  $400.00 at lehigh valley prefer

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
last saterday

Summary:
i bought the 2008 version and went for my first training ride with it last saterday.i was terring up hills faster than ever.i was thrilled when we got lost.i bought my bike used and everything seemed kinda tight.i tryed reworking the bearings but they stilll werent super smooth so i bought new hubs and over hauled the bottom bracket im considering replacing it thougth. even thougth its grupo is kinda towards the bottom end product range take good care of them and there pretty smooth so yeah cant wait till my next ride or race

Strengths:
hills sprints its a well rounded bike anddoesnt have any major flaws

Weaknesses:
its wheel set is a bit heavy

Price Paid:  $900.00 at Ebay

Favorite Ride:
anywhere on a cool morning

Summary:
I purchased the 2008 edition and absolutely love it. THe ride is easy with the carbon rear triangle, fork and seat post. It is also a very stiff ride for those who like to drop the hammer. Bike is well worth the not so expensive price tag.

Price Paid:  $1200.00 at Straight Up Cycles

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Waterfront + Lands End

Summary:
Was looking for an entry level racing bike after being out of the sport for a 10+ years. Tried to get the 2007 (red) model due to the full 105, but my size was not available. '08 model componentry drops a little to Tiagra, but IMHO a better frame. Aluminum main triangle with carbon fork and rear end.

All in all, a very nice ride.

Actually at 2008 (black and white)

Strengths:
Comfortable frame, Tiagra shifts nice, wheels are bullet proof

Weaknesses:
- Saddle.

Price Paid:  $750.00 at LBS

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Early Saturday Morning Grouppo

Bike Setup:
Bone Stock

Summary:
Bike is actually a 2008 model.

I started road riding again this spring after a 25 year hiatus. I started with a Brodie cyclocross which was an excellent multipurpose ride. During the week, I mount a rack on it and it becomes my commuter. Daily commute, about 35 miles. Weekends, I'd mount 23mm tires and go roading with my buds. It was always a struggle keeping up with these guys and for the most part, I attributed it to myself.

About a month ago, I went to get a tire for my cyclocross and ended up buying the Tourmalet (go figure).

What a difference. It was as if I found a couple new gears. Went on my Saturday morning ride with the regulars and couldn't believe how much easier it was keeping up with the pace and how much energy I had in reserve after the ride. And fast!

I like the geometry of the Lemond. I'm a bit longer in the torso and shorter in the leg and really felt comfortable on the bike. Stock seat is surprisingly comfortable and shifts are butter smooth. Brakes are so-so and I might try different pads in the future, but they are more than adequate. Handling is superb, and the ride is a big improvement over the cyclocross.

Although this was a unexpected purchase, I've tried a Specialized Allez and a Felt Z65 and a very happy with the Lamond

Strengths:
Speed, comfort, good components at a great price.

Weaknesses:
Brakes and myself

Similar Products Used:
Brodie Romulus, Specialized Allez, Felt F65

Price Paid:  $1099.00 at Holmes Bikes in Camp

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
anything with climbing

Bike Setup:
Ultegra rear, 105 all other components
Bontrager Race Lite

Summary:
Great bike!! Came equipped with Ultegra rear, and 105 for all other components. They downgraded the componentry for the later models. For over two years I have had no problems with it.

Strengths:
Durable
Light

Weaknesses:
Handlebars are a bit wide, I've experienced a little back soreness after some rides cause of it.