Best Value Beginner Bike - 2008

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If this poll is for bikes that were available new in the 2008 season, I think the Cervelo Dual 9 is long gone and the the P2 SL Ultegra or the Soloist Team were their entry bikes for '08.

Great bike for around $750. Rode a friend's cannondale that he paid 2x what I paid...both of us prefered the trek.

fastest bike for the money

I love my Trek Pilot 1.2. I just got it this year, and I feel SO much faster in it than I did on my old Wal-Mart bike. With this bike and a little bit of training over the summer, I was able to almost double my average bicycle speed in a triathlon.

I love my Kuota K factor SL..it was a great deal (they had broke the mold for the K Factors, so they could only make the SL nad sold it ot me for the price of the basic K Factor...saved me over $300) Its a great bike!

I voted for the Nemesis.  Heck of a lot cheaper than the Cervelo P2C but it is a little leavier since it is not carbon but you get decent components for around $1200 instead of $2500.  That is a heck of a lot of entry fees.

I voted for the Javelin Narni.  For the money(during the sale) I don't think there was a better deal to be had.  I got stuck with a Sizzano but I like it a lot too.  Already want to upgrade though.

Tommaso is one of those unheard of companies, but they make an outstanding bike for the price.  Got a full carbon fiber frame and 105 components for $1199!