I got a Cannondale Sport Road 1000 about a year ago, and I love it. It has
an aluminum frame, and Campy Centaur parts for cranks and gears. I got lucky
when I ordered it; they didn't have Centaur brake/shifters, so they gave me
Record.
I got this primarily for commuting and light touring, and I think it's
perfect for those. I was concerned that the frame would be too delicate, but
I asked Cannondale before I bought it, and they assured me that it was
rugged enough for those purposes. It's not quite a racing bike, but close
enough.
"James" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:Comrades,
I'm looking for advice of what sort of road bike to buy. It shouldn't
be too delicate because roads are not exactly ideal track conditions,
and I'm planning to use it for middle-long distance rides rather than
quick blasts, so a harsh racer wouldn't be ideal.Given I'm about 5"5' and long in the leg for that height, plus it's
pretty hilly here in Wales so lightness is a neccessity, what might
this group reccommend as a reasonable hybrid between a tourer and a
racer, given I've got maybe £1500 ($2750, Eur 2180) to spend on it?Thanks!
James.