I have a 2001 Pisgah. It's the lowest model, but it's a great bike! I don't think you'd be disappointed if you got one. I'm not sure if it'd be night and day over your Schwinn, though. Also, remember that the Pisgah is designed to take an 80mm fork, which are somewhat rare these days.
I didn't have the $$$ when I bought my Pisgah back in 2001 to shop around the higher-end Ti dealers. If I were to upgrade now, I'd probably go with a Seven Sola, a Moots or a Silk Ti. I probably couldn't tell the difference between my Pisgah and any of these high-end frames, but I'm sure it'd make me feel better when out riding. ;-)
I haven't followed Litespeed/Merlin for a few years now. The last time I checked they were selling pricey bike packages and not selling frames separately. They also had the integrated headset, which I avoided.
-eddie. said:
ok, heres my thing.
i want to buy a litspeed pisgah.
i have a schwinn homegrown.
its a good bike but the frame is Al.
i've read that the pisgah is an excellent bike, and is a Titanium frame.
and from what've i read thats a good thing, light weight, strong frame.
I have owned both of those bikes. I think the Homegrown is a GREAT bike and you should keep it and NEVER sell it even if you do buy another bike. If you do sell it let me know cause I would buy it LOL. I have a 2006 Litespeed Pisgah with full XT 1x9 with NO front Der. It's a great riding bike but it's a tad big for me. If your interested I can give you a great deal just e mail me at ztoenvy@aol.com
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