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So like an idiot, I sold my Cannondale Quick a few months ago, thinking that I wouldn't have a spot for it when moving about the country in my RV. Then I discovered a rack that mounts to the RV's ladder. No turn signals/brake lights blocked, doesn't impede turning, etc.

I'm looking for a replacement, a hybrid or something like that. The frontrunner is a Trek Dual Sport 2 or 3...BUT....

I learned about this outfit in Utah, Fezzari, who builds "custom" bikes and sells directly to customer. Their entry-level bike (the Lone Peak)is easily (even with shipping) $100 less than the Treks, and supposedly better components. I've not found a ton of reviews on the low end bike but there are articles talking about what great bang-for-the-buck their fancier bikes are.

Thoughts?


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All I can tell you is that I have the Trek DS2 and absolutely love it, for a hundred more I'd go with the known quantity.


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Bikes are a combination of frame and components; the components are commodities from major manufacturers, e.g. Shimano. The frame is mostly what will determine comfort, ride, stability, and durability.
I am super happy with my Trek 5500 carbon-fiber bike; what kind of frames does this Fezzari make?


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All I can tell you is that I have the Trek DS2 and absolutely love it, for a hundred more I'd go with the known quantity.


I also have the trek DS2. Great all around bike!



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If you think you’ll stick with a road bike, I like my Orbea. It’s a lower-end model, but has very nice features.



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Is the Quick a road bike?

Here's a link to the specific bike from Fezzari.

Not sure about the frame. I'm no expert. I usually just go to the LBS, tell them what I want to do (rail trails), and buy whatever they recommend in my budget.

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Altus is about middle of the road for Shimano drivetrains.

This is much different than your Cannondale Quick which was a fitness/hybrid.
 
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All I can tell you is that I have the Trek DS2 and absolutely love it, for a hundred more I'd go with the known quantity.


I also have the trek DS2. Great all around bike!


Same here, great bike.
 
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After another crash course on these bikes....

Looks like the Lone Peak would be best described as a light-weight, entry-level MTB. The Trek Dual Sports are hybrids with delusions of MTB grandeur. The DS 2 looks to be the same price as the Lone Peak would be (with shipping) though obviously I'd be tacking on tax to that, roughly another $40.

LP uses that Altus line throughout, where the DS has Altus, Tourney, Acera...but it also has hydraulic disc brakes as opposed to the LP with mechanical.


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I prefer mechanical over hydraulic disc brakes for ease of maintenance.

I would suggest determining the riding style you want before picking a bicycle.

I had 6 bikes before I moved from San Antonio to Alpharetta Georgia. I did mostly rode riding.

I sold all but my mountain bike before moving. I kept my Trek Gary Fisher Marlin 29’er mountain bike.

Now, I am thinking about a road bike as I really do not ride trails.
 
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most every bike under $2k is made from overseas components assembled locally or completely made overseas in imported. Lots of private brand ODM's in China and Taiwan; Fezzari looks to be one of them. Performance Bike, BikeNashbar, Moteobecane, etc....all do the same sort of thing with their house brands.

I've had good luck with buying complete bikes on sale or clearance at Performance....usually about 50% off normal prices and below the comparable offerings on the market, apples to apples.

All comes down to style, level of components and preferred size.
 
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I would suggest determining the riding style you want before picking a bicycle.


That's easy enough.....rail trails, campground/state park/back country dirt roads.


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I’ve been to their shop. They seem to be like a reputable shop. Like already mentioned, they take an imported frame and add common components. I believe they’re built to a price point.

I think you’d be happy with it. If you’re looking to spend $2k or more, fit and custom features are more important. A LBS would be better at that point.


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My boss owns the building where Fezzari rents, literally right across the street from the office. I do the accounting for their rents and utilities. I should walk across the street and see if any deals are to be had. Smile



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literally right across the street from the office.

You should go over and ask them Why AllenInWV should buy their bike?

Instead of the Trek Dual Sport 2 or 3.


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Better yet, coordinate our timing. I call the shop just after he gets there, ask if I can speak to SigCrazy. LOL


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Just an FYI, I have my father's carbon fiber Trek and Look to sell...
 
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i had a schwinn Big Grin


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>I'm always on this site window shopping.

https://www.theproscloset.com/...ns/road-bikes?page=3
 
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Another big difference in those two bikes is that the Fezzari is a 27.5" wheel with a 2.2" tire while the Trek DS2 is a 700 with a 38 mm tire. I have a 27.5 and a 29" as well as a 700mm...they all act much different.

What you're describing you'd use it for, I go with the 700x38 set up.
 
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