


I got a Moto Vent Noir in 2011 and it's exceeded my expectations. Does anyone have any experience with this brand through Bikes Direct? Thanks for any input.

Several experienced riders on my brother in law's RAGBRAI team ride Motobecanes and swear by them. However, they're used bikes and I don't know what problems may surface later on. I see plenty of used Trek, Specialized and Cdale on craigslist in the price range. I'm 57 years old and looking for a bike that will allow me to ride for casual fitness and I also plan to ride the RAGBRAI ride across Iowa on my brother in law's team next summer, so I need to start logging some training miles. I'm also aware of the different models that the big 4 manufactures have on the market today. I have been riding an old Specialized MTB and it's just too much work for a 6:00 am, 8 mile fitness ride. My last roadie was a Peugeot U08 back in 1974 but lately I have gotten the bug to get back on another one. You are a very knowledgeable group of riders. Hello folks, I've been lurking in this forum for some time now trying to gain some updated knowledge on the purchase of a new road bike and I will admit, you don't disappoint.
