OCR3 versus LeMond Tourmalet???

mbravs said:

I am new to the forum. I am getting back into cycling after almost 20 years. The changes are quite astounding. My quick question is this: what bike should I buy? I have been looking at two: Giant OCR3 and Lemond Tourmalet. What is your opinion on which is a better frame? I'm not so hung up on components right now as I am thinking I will probably use the bike for training this fall and on rollers in the winter. In a pinch which would you choose? Or should I just bite the bullet and spend the extra $$$ and get something on the higher end if that is what I will end up doing? Any suggestions anyone has would be greatly appreciated.

Buy the bikes that feels the best when you ride it. As long as you are comfortable on the bike you will enjoy the ride. Personally i only ride steel bikes, but it can be difficult to find a quality, affordable steel bike in this fast moving world of aluminum and carbon. Make sure you buy the best bike you can resonably afford so that you have the best combination of parts and frame.