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Post by LRW on Mar 24, 2015 9:47:18 GMT
Is anyone here know much about road bikes ? (pedal, not motor)
I'm sure there were a few on the old forum - but not sure who, and if they came over with us?
I'm looking to buy my first road bike and have a few options, but could do with the advise of people who have some experience.
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Post by RyRy on Mar 24, 2015 10:56:50 GMT
The title & post contents... are completely different...
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Post by LRW on Mar 24, 2015 11:02:00 GMT
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Post by RyRy on Mar 24, 2015 12:00:41 GMT
Oooh yeah I understand now but I never would have got that. Is there even much difference for your ordinary rider to warrant searching for a specific bike?
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Post by LRW on Mar 24, 2015 12:06:13 GMT
Absolutely.
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Post by pistnbroke on Mar 24, 2015 13:35:45 GMT
.....Make the rocking world go around.
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Post by Wß on Mar 24, 2015 13:59:52 GMT
I used to ride about 250 miles a week. I built my bike when I was in high school, when I'd read about the TDF and ride along the route where the NJ GP was supposed to run through, all the way to the George Washington Bridge and continue through to a scenic overlook over the Hudson that was a fifty mile round trip from home. A few years ago I got into riding again and did it for a couple of season, primarily to get back into shape, but I just didn't have the time (takes over a couple of hours to do fifty miles) nor physique to ride seriously any more. To get a good workout on a bike you'll need 20 miles and that's over an hour and you can blow two grand on a good road bike. First figure out what you want and then put a bike together that suits that. Don't know if you turn your own wrenches, but you'll get a considerably better bike if you build your own, than if you buy a ready to ride one from a bike shop, regardless of what level of bike you're looking for. I'd been thinking about getting a bike again, but I'm done with road bikes for now, I'd go for something with a hard tail, perhaps with front suspension, part cross country part city runabout with thicker than road tires and thinner than off road tires heavy wheels with 36 spokes at least for the rear wheel to take fat bottomed riders. This is shit, but it's an approximation of what I'd shoot for. Spend more than 400 of your pounds otherwise you'll get crap. All Around Type Bike
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Post by LRW on Mar 24, 2015 14:57:23 GMT
.....Don't know if you turn your own wrenches.... No, you don't know me well at all. I dont have the time to build my own. So I have to make do with off-the-shelf. Im doing it for fitness. I have also been 'conned' by workmates into signing up to a charity bike run at the end of June (only 50miles, so nothing crazy). I have planned to do 2 or 3 short runs in the week (30mins) and a longer run at weekends (90-120mins) Ive two options - one above my budget, one below (budget = £500). And Im trying to justify to myself if its worth going above budget? Above Budget (£600) Below Budget (£330)Generally looking around, they both have good reviews, for budget bikes. BUT - Me being me, I always want the best I can afford, if not a little more - Just not sure about pushing the budget - as if I end up giving up after a few months the wife really will cut my nik-naks off.
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Post by Wß on Mar 24, 2015 15:07:55 GMT
The above budget bike is not bad, fair component but it will be a harsh ride especially since it's a dedicated road bike and geometry. If you want something that you'll ride more frequently and get more mileage out of in the long run, get something more generalized and not so specialized.
Do searches for "fast city commuter" and "urban commuter" or just go for a cyclo cross bike. It will have disk brakes, better/softer less harsh geometry, beefier tires and allow you to put on a rack and fenders for general purpose use and not be as limiting as a road bike.
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Post by LRW on Mar 24, 2015 15:11:19 GMT
I have no plans to take it on track, or to commute. This will be a pure fitness and road going bike, so Im looking for a more specialised bike.
I already have a MTB for any other use - ie with family or for less fitness based riding.
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Post by Wß on Mar 24, 2015 15:13:59 GMT
I have no plans to take it on track, or to commute. This will be a pure fitness and road going bike, so Im looking for a more specialised bike. I already have a MTB for any other use - ie with family or for less fitness based riding. Doofus, you should have said that from the beginning! The go for the pricier option... always.
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Post by LRW on Mar 24, 2015 15:26:54 GMT
What? Are you not a mind reader?
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Post by racechick on Mar 24, 2015 17:31:32 GMT
You can have a good bottom and wrinkley face. Or you can have a nicer face and be a lard arse. But you can't have both.
Oh and I bought a racing sort of road bike about a year ago from Halfords. It was half price £250 . But the man in the shop had to cut off part of the long bit that the saddle is joined to because it wouldn't go small enough. It's a Carrera one. I've not used it yet it's going to the Alps. It's got a weird gear lever on the brake and I don't think my thumbs will be big enough to reach. LRW, I'd go for one with easy gears, a comfy saddle and a nice colour
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Post by Wß on Mar 24, 2015 17:48:05 GMT
Okay LRW, I'd heed RC... which do you want to keep, your wrinkly face or your lard ass?
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Post by LRW on Mar 24, 2015 18:12:25 GMT
Lard arse. I don't wanna be no ski pole.
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Post by LRW on Mar 30, 2015 11:27:09 GMT
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Post by Wß on Mar 30, 2015 11:28:59 GMT
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Post by LRW on Mar 30, 2015 11:32:13 GMT
Already done.
I like it.
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Post by pistnbroke on Mar 30, 2015 12:01:55 GMT
Here is mine. I have not used it for a while
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