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Make sure to test ride as many bikes that you can. It's like playing different guitars to a certain extent. They will ride and feel different. The one you think you should like might not be a love connections, whereas, another you weren't even considering will "speak" to you.
Don't get too caught up in component brands. Shimano works. SRAM works. You won't get a total lemon in that price range.
Carbon fiber really lets you have your cake and eat it too. I grew up on fine steel frames- and scoffed at new frames, but a good carbon frame really can give you more comfort AND stiffness. It doesn't really matter on short rides- but 5-6 hours into something, it can make a difference. Aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks and seatstays also work pretty well.
Last edited by LEAKYSEALS951; 04-14-2016 at 05:07 AM..
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