[OrRando] new bicycle recommendations

[David Rowe]

Here are my thoughts on the subject of bikes well-suited for long-distance
riding: http://readytoride.blogspot.com/2006/02/three-bikes-i-like.html.
Aaron's Bicycle Repair in West Seattle carries all three brands, but would
have to special order for your size.  I understand that Coventry Cycles in
Portland carries the Rivendell line.

Here is a link to Ultracycling's article on the topic:
http://www.ultracycling.com/equipment/ultrabike.html.  The author covers
your questions re: frame material.

Happy hunting!

dr

On 5/9/06, r landon <rraalan at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I am shopping for a bike that would be appropriate for ultradistance
> cycling.  I looked at a Scott Contessa CR1 which is a carbon fiber frame, 10
> speed with a triple crank.  What other options would you recommend for a
> woman specific bike?  What are the pros and cons of carbon fiber vs.
> titanium vs. aluminum with carbon seatstay and fork?  What bike shops in the
> Portland area cater to long distance cyclists?
>
> Thank you!
>
> Rachel
>
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