I've been doing some reading online, and one of the bikes that attracted my interest was the Bianchi Eros. It comes in at about $1k, and is one step above the entry level Brava, but I'm willing to spend a few more bucks if it's going to result in a bike I can use for a longer time and not have to replace in a few years when I might be more suited to riding longer and faster, etc.
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Originally Posted by roachboy
is the back wheel rubbing because the wheel is out of true or because the frame is bent?
my motobecane is also about 40. it is a fine machine. i got to it via more or less the same kind of process that you did, riding a hybrid for a few years, gradually finding that what started as advantages became limitations and then getting a road bike. there is fetish value in the ole motobecane, but there are obviously levels of biketechnology that can get you moving about faster and maybe someday i'll work my way up to one of them (i am lusting after fixed gears these days...) but we'll see.
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The wheel is rubbing as a result of it not staying in place. The frame isn't bent to my knowledge, but it instead seems to be a slipping issue. The tires are secured with the easy release clamps, and while I can set the tire and clamp it in a way that is straight, as soon as I start riding, the tire shifts back and starts rubbing against the frame. Yesterday I was able to ride for three hours without it being an issue, but today it was an issue immediately, and one I wasn't able to fix.
The Motobecane is a fine bike. The shift delay on the gears is noticeable, but given that it's an old bike, I don't really have any complaints with it. That being said, I don't want to constantly be addressing different issues that ultimately are going to prevent me from enjoying riding, and instead result in my becoming frustrated with a piece of equipment that may be past its prime.