Jacques Minnaar Posted January 3, 2013 Share Hi all, I would like to have your opinions on the following: Buying the best frame suited for someone with minor lower back injury. I have an unlimited budget. I like colnago, bianchi and pinarello, but what should I do with regards to buying the best suited frame set? I am currently riding a trek madone 5.5 Any suggestions??? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted January 3, 2013 Share Spez Roubaix has the frame type for more 'upright' riding and is a 'softer' ride than normal. Edited January 3, 2013 by ' Dale DaLoCo and Reg Lizard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jensie Posted January 3, 2013 Share I would suggest go for something relaxed not racing frame. Trek Domane etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr HED Posted January 3, 2013 Share oltre xr and pain killers! 428 others 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted January 3, 2013 Share Of the 3 on your list, the Colnago has the most comfort. However, it is by no means a "comfortable" frame, but if you only have a minor lower back issue, it should be fine. The Specialized Roubaix has the softest vertical vibration qualities of the data I have seen, withthe zerts inserts etc, if you want to broadenyour search. Also consider a custom frame, with geometry and design to your requirements. Parlee and Sarto also worth checking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coiser Posted January 3, 2013 Share Hi all, I would like to have your opinions on the following: Buying the best frame suited for someone with minor lower back injury. I have an unlimited budget. I like colnago, bianchi and pinarello, but what should I do with regards to buying the best suited frame set? I am currently riding a trek madone 5.5 Any suggestions??? Thanks Nice to see there are still people with unlimited budget when it comes to cycling , very fortunate or should I rather say blessed. Personally I would go for Pinarello. Colnago and Bianchi are also fantastic bikes. Regarding your lower back injury, the best way to accommodate this is to go to a decent bicycle shop to determine the correct frame size and then I would further suggest you go to SBR Sport in Sunninghill Village (011 024 2969) for a bike set up(Cycle lab Fourways is also good with set up) What ever you are going to buy.....ENJOY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted January 3, 2013 Share oltre xr and pain killers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted January 3, 2013 Share Like 'Dale said, Spez Roubaix SL4 with Shimano DA Di2. Colnago if you like Italian with Campy Super Record EPS. Best is to get an Ergofit done and get your frame parameters and then look at geometry of frames. Fondriest TF Zero also has a much taller headtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclewizz Posted January 3, 2013 Share I agree with what has been said regarding the Specialized Roubaix. My training bike is currently an old Specialized Tarmac with Zerts inserts and it's a very comfortable bike to ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Minnaar Posted January 3, 2013 Share Thanks guys, ill look into it. I heard the roubaix isgood but damn its ugly. Haha just my opinion. Well i have some time till the end of the month to decide. Any one clued up with blue bikes @rideblue.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Ride Posted January 3, 2013 Share Specialized Roubaix. I love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleE Posted January 3, 2013 Share Buying the best frame suited for someone with minor lower back injury. ... I am currently riding a trek madone 5.5Any suggestions??? I have a feeling that you may end up wasting your unlimited budget if you're not careful .... FIRST; Take your Madone for a proper bike setup with a pro (ergofit, BGFit, etc) and explain the back pain. If you still can't get pain free on your existing bike with the proper setup, THEN go shopping and find a bike with the perfect geometry for you. Take the geometry specs for the bikes you like to the setup specialist and ask him which will be the best one for you (all specs available on the www nowadays). Edited January 3, 2013 by DaleE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niterider Posted January 3, 2013 Share Also check out the Cannondale Synapse, Bianchi Infinito and maybe the Cervelo R5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Minnaar Posted January 3, 2013 Share Thanks for the excellent advice so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted January 3, 2013 Share Thanks for the excellent advice so far If you wanna stick with Trek, consider the Madone 7 but get the H2 fit which has a higher headtube. If you go to Project One on Trek's site you can customise your bike and print it out to take to Trek dealer who will order for you as specified, seeing that your budget is unlimited. Post pics of your bike here please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Kolin Posted January 3, 2013 Share Jacques, If money is no object, then rather spend it on a professional assessment of what range of motion your hips/spine have and how that can be accommodated. It sounds like you're trying to find a frame that you can accommodate, when in reality, you should be shopping for a frame that can accommodate you. Bike brand isn't worth a damn if you aren't comfortable and it doesn't fit you. Maybe you could consider having a custom built bike? or maybe this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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