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 2005-07-11 8:13 PM |
Extreme Veteran  445   Sioux Falls, SD |  Subject: Two bikes, which one!!!!!!Ok so I was just wondering what others thought of these two bikes and if they have any experience with them? One bike is the specialized transition elite and the Second one is the Trek Equinox 7 !!!!! http://www2.trekbikes.com/Bikes/Road/Time_Trial-Triathlon/Triathlon/Equinox_7/index.php http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=9715 Any thoughts or comments would be great!!!! Thanks GJ |
| 2005-07-11 8:19 PM in reply to: #195428 |
New user 117 Alberta(think texas with snow.) | Subject: RE: Two bikes, which one!!!!!! Giant tcr 1 Aero. I was looking at the same price range as you two months ago. The giant has better components than the trek, same amount of carbon. I can't get through to the specialized bike, but I am very, very happy with my giant and think it was deffiantly the better choice. Having upgraded gears is soooooooooooo nice! |
| 2005-07-11 9:57 PM in reply to: #195428 |
Pro 3870   Virginia Beach, VA | Subject: RE: Two bikes, which one!!!!!! Have you considered a Cervelo Dual? |
| 2005-07-11 11:12 PM in reply to: #195428 |
New user 117 Alberta(think texas with snow.) | Subject: RE: Two bikes, which one!!!!!! Forgot to mention that one..... I was able to get a deal on my Giant, but the Dual is amazing. Personally, I say throw away the trek and the specialized, look at the Cervelo Dual or Giant TCR 1 Aero |
| 2005-07-12 6:00 AM in reply to: #195428 |
Extreme Veteran 445 Sioux Falls, SD | Subject: RE: Two bikes, which one!!!!!! Well I have looked at the Giant and I wasn't really liking that one, pluse the lbs it was at really wasn't helping and for the price that they were selling it for was way to much!!!! I looked at the Ceverlo Dual and it looks like a nice bike, but I can't get it around here!!!! The trek I can get a better deal then the specialized, but what do you think between the two of them!!! Thanks GJ |
| 2005-07-12 7:46 AM in reply to: #195598 |
Member 46 Sarasota, FL | Subject: RE: Two bikes, which one!!!!!! I have been riding my Trek Equinox 9 for about a year now and love the bike. It was a great better than entry level bike and has been bullet proof. I think Trek is asking to much right now for the Equinox 7 as I got the 9 last year for about the same price. What size are you looking at as I have just upgraded to a QR Lucero, wanted a lighter bike (carbon) and have been contemplating maybe selling the Euinox 9. |
| 2005-07-12 7:58 AM in reply to: #195428 |
Expert 762 Missouri | Subject: RE: Two bikes, which one!!!!!! I would get the Trek, but a Trek Equinox 9. . . Really all the bikes mentioned are good bikes. . . just depends on what fits good, how the bike shop is that is selling the bike and what color you like the best.  |
| 2005-07-12 8:12 AM in reply to: #195428 |
Expert 1065 Montreal | Subject: RE: Two bikes, which one!!!!!! Hey there. Between the two bikes I would lean towards the Trek. There isn't a whole lot to distinguish one bike from the other, other than the wheels and repuation. |
| 2005-07-12 9:35 AM in reply to: #195432 |
Queen BTich 12411 , | Subject: RE: Two bikes, which one!!!!!! Mark G - 2005-07-11 9:19 PM Giant tcr 1 Aero. I was looking at the same price range as you two months ago. The giant has better components than the trek, same amount of carbon. I can't get through to the specialized bike, but I am very, very happy with my giant and think it was deffiantly the better choice. Having upgraded gears is soooooooooooo nice! I agree. |
| 2005-07-12 5:00 PM in reply to: #195428 |
New user 117 Alberta(think texas with snow.) | Subject: RE: Two bikes, which one!!!!!! Well, its really sucks( in my eyes) that you can't get the gaint at a good deal or the cervelo. At the price range your looking at, most tri-bikes will have a carbon fork and seat post, making weight between them close enough. If possible, get into ultegra compontents.... Is their another city within a reasonable driving distance to look at other bikes? |
| 2005-07-12 8:24 PM in reply to: #195670 |
Extreme Veteran 445 Sioux Falls, SD | Subject: RE: Two bikes, which one!!!!!! Thanks everyone!!! Dave - The trek is priced at 1399???? you still think that is high???? My size is a 56??? How much are you asking for???? Thanks GJ |
| 2005-07-13 8:03 AM in reply to: #196632 |
Member 46 Sarasota, FL | Subject: RE: Two bikes, which one!!!!!! |
| 2005-07-13 10:25 AM in reply to: #195428 |
Master 2288 Katy, TX (West of Houston) | Subject: RE: Two bikes, which one!!!!!! I bought my QR Caliente from www.preownedbikes.com check them out, good deals to be had. I am very happy with it. They are great to work with. It is mostly Dura Ace, bladed carbon seat stays and fork, alum areo frame & carbon seat post. BTW, I got it for way less than you are looking at spending and it is an awsome bike. You have to watch though, some of the bike have cosmetic damage, mine has a scratch and very small dent. They took about $1700 off the retail price and it came with a 3 year warrenty. |
| 2005-07-13 10:42 AM in reply to: #195428 |
Champion 6786 Two seat rocket plane | Subject: RE: Two bikes, which one!!!!!! Buy the one that firts best I think it's funny that you asked about two bikes (Trek and Specialized) and ended up with a whole lot of input about about three others (Giant, Cervelo, and QR). |
| 2005-07-13 1:59 PM in reply to: #195428 |
| New user 25 Cary, NC | Subject: RE: Two bikes, which one!!!!!! If there are any retailers nearby, you might also look into Quintana Roo, or Felt. They are both companies that are geared towards triathletes. The closest triathlon shop I could find to Fargo was Dakota Cyclery in Bismark, ND. Otherwise you might be looking at Minnesota or Iowa. Dave |
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