looking for a road bike, need advice.

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Subject: looking for a road bike, need advice.
So I started on a road bike. An old raleigh r800. Well I really got into triathlons and traded in the road bike for a dedicated tri bike. Now I find that I not only miss the road bike but I cant ride with groups or even enter certain rides with my tri bike.

I had extremely good experience with Trek customer service with my mountain bike, so I am leaning towards a trek. I havebeen looking at the domane but found that a 2012 madone is also in my budget. I would like to keep it under $1300.00 but I have room to wiggle. I have no quams buying used. I never intend to be a competetive cyclist. I just want a good road bike for century plus and hill climbs.

Any input would be great.

Thanks adam.


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