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Hi everyone,
My boyfriend and I are shopping for our first road bikes. I'm almost sold on the 2009 Quest Femme, but he's not sure yet what to get.
He is most concerned about comfort, but as a bike noob, doesn't want to just buy a really comfy bike that will be terrible to ride.
For some more info... he has long legs and a shorter torso, is 6'2 and about 230lbs.
He seems to like the steel and touring bikes he's tried due to them seeming to be better at supporting his weight and being more stable.
He's tried the Trek 520, Jamis Aurora for touring bikes, and a bunch of others. His second favorite after the Jamie Aurora Elite 2009 is the Gary Fischer Lane Cyclo Cross (sp?) --
I've done a lot of research on women's bike, but don't know much about the men's options. Right now he's strongly leaning towards the 2009 Aurora Elite which is on sale for $1100. Seems to be a good deal, but we want to make sure he buys a good bike and not just one that is left over from last year that no one else wants (for good reason?)
Any advice or other bike suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
My boyfriend and I are shopping for our first road bikes. I'm almost sold on the 2009 Quest Femme, but he's not sure yet what to get.
He is most concerned about comfort, but as a bike noob, doesn't want to just buy a really comfy bike that will be terrible to ride.
For some more info... he has long legs and a shorter torso, is 6'2 and about 230lbs.
He seems to like the steel and touring bikes he's tried due to them seeming to be better at supporting his weight and being more stable.
He's tried the Trek 520, Jamis Aurora for touring bikes, and a bunch of others. His second favorite after the Jamie Aurora Elite 2009 is the Gary Fischer Lane Cyclo Cross (sp?) --
I've done a lot of research on women's bike, but don't know much about the men's options. Right now he's strongly leaning towards the 2009 Aurora Elite which is on sale for $1100. Seems to be a good deal, but we want to make sure he buys a good bike and not just one that is left over from last year that no one else wants (for good reason?)
Any advice or other bike suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!