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Best Road Bike

Posted on July 8, 2009 by admin in bicycles

Highly rated by cognoscenti biking publications, the Schwinn Peloton Comp ($2,000) road bike is a great all-around choice for both comfort and performance. The Peloton Comp features a full-carbon frame and Shimano 105 shifters and front derailleur, plus an Ultegra rear derailleur. Designed for high-mileage rides, the Peloton Comp has a taller head tube for maximum comfort and comes in four sizes: S, M, L and XL.

Schwinn’s Peloton Comp offers snappy performance while providing top-notch comfort, but could use better wheels than the Xero Shawla 280 supplied.

Specifications

• Frame/Fork: Schwinn N’litened Black Label carbon with alloy steerer and forged dropouts
• Bottom Bracket: FSA Mega Exo external bearning
• Derailleurs: Shimano Ultegra rear, 105 front
• Shifters: Shimano 105 STI
• Chain: KMC DX-10SC supper light
• Rims: Xero Shawla 280 wheel set with aero double-wall rim 28 holes front and 32 holes rear
• Hubs: Xero Shawla 280 wheel set with sealed-mechanism hubs
• Spokes: 14-gauge stainless steel radial front and 3 cross/radial rear
• Tires: Vittoria Rubino II 700X23C
• Pedals: n/a
• Brake Levers: Shimano 105 STI
• Handlebar: FAS Vero Compact with 31.8mm clamp area
• Stem: FSA OS-190 forged 6061 alloy with 31.8mm clamp
• Headset: FSA integrated 1 1/8″ threadless
• Grips: Road Tuned Gel tape
• Saddle: San Marco Ponza with Cro-Mo rails
• Seat Post: FSA Carbon Pro