Comments on: How Good is the Giant CFR3?

By: Brent

Brent — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:35:34 +0000

Training Bikes as a topic can be quite contreversal. With some people what is iportant is Brand Name, for others it’s strictly materials. As a mechanic I have seen people having top end bikes, but with badly fitted geometry, is the Frame to stiff or to flexible, the width of the handle-bars plays an imortant role on road racing bikes. I would like to say that the quality of the fit should be the first priority to consider than the quality of the bike. The fit between the bike & the rider should feel as one. Perhaps getting a custom built bike would be the best way to go if the money factor is not a problem. Used bikes may not work out for serious training needs.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:30:13 +0000

Used bikes can be a great deal or not depending on price, condition, and fit. But buying anything used can be a real gamble for a novice like yourself. I strongly advise you to get someone who really knows bikes to look at it with you or take it to a shop & have the mechanic look it over. Also be very very sure the bike es exactly the right size for you. Even a free bike is no bargan if it does not fit you right. As a newbe you need some expert advise on this. Dont just sit on the bike & think “it OK.” See you on the road.

By: John Fiorentino

John Fiorentino — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:25:55 +0000

Hi, I honestly would not throw my money away on such an outdated machine, look around and get yourself a more recent Carbon Bike that is in good condition (have it checked by your local bike shop first) that you will be happy with for a long time whether for training or racing, if you are into cycling that much you are going to do both, no good buying a bike now that will make do because you will not be happy with it in two or three weeks time, my advice get a good update Carbon bike now and you won’t regret it, good luck.