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road bike opinions needed

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  1. After spending the last 2 years on a mtb and not using it for what it is intended(riding on 99.9% very smooth road) i have decided to sell it and get a bike that is better suited to the riding i do. My question is i am looking at a specialized Allez double and triple and i do not see the difference between the two. Secondly i am comparing them to giant ocr1 and the giant tcr and the giant tcx. If anyone has any of these please chime in, i am also open for suggestions i am in the sub $1500 market and am looking at buying new.

  2. What kind of riding is it that you do?

    Do you ride lots of hills? If so, a triple will usually get you lower gearing. Do you race? If so, my guess is that you'll want a lighter, higher-geared double. Do you ride in the rain? Might be easier to fit full fenders on a frame and brakes with more clearance around the tires like a TCX, which is a cyclocross bike. Do you want to carry stuff on a rack? If so, you'll want to check for braze-ons at the dropouts and on the seat stays...

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