BIKES FROM $600 TO $11,000 ~ Mountain ~.omen's City

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I SPECIAL IBUDGET-BIKEBLOWOUTHow to shop.What to buy.

Uncompromisingand very fast:

The EddyMerckx EMX-S2S

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Titanium

GT Bicycles Edge Ti $2,220, frame and forkA tapered head tube and butted framebring modern touches to GT's classictriple-triangle design.

Litespeed T3 $3,000, frameThis new midlevel frame has an ovalizedtop tube that adds strength. The race-ready geometry is not overly aggressive,

Moots Vamoots RSL $4,630, frame and forkThe lightest bike in Moots's line, theVamoots has complex butting that helpsmake it comfortable and fast

Seven Axiom S $4,795, wI SRAM ForceStraight-gauge frame tubes make thiscustom Seven more affordable. Add ataller head tube or fender mounts, gratis.

Women's road

Fuji Supreme 1.3C $2,760Despite geometry designed for racers,this bike proved to be fairly comfortableon long, noncompetitive outings. Thehandling made us feel confident

Giant Avail 1$1,350Carefully shaped frame tubes help theAvail dissipate road vibrations. With Shi-mano 105 parts, this bike feels light andpacks lots of value.

Ridley Liz 105 $2,495This new model will carry you throughboth recreational and competitive rides-the stays flex to add comfort It's Ridley'sfirst women's bike with an all-carbon fork.

Specialized Amira SL4 Pro SRAMCompact $4,750This frame shares technology with theTour de France stage-winning TarmacSL4, but was designed for women,

Reneational(arbon road

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Colnago Ace 105 $2,700The monocoque carbon-fiber Ace framemeshes Colnago's Signature Euro styling'with a more comfortable upright position.

Felt F4 $2,800The bike's steep head-tube angle and lowfront end create a drag-defying aero posi-tion. The quick handling lets you easily putthe bike exactly where you want it

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