Thinking of buying a road bike...
But ?
How do I satisfy curiosity?
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There's a question isn't it. I guess 'why' is the first question for me. Before we then get to the what.
For speed? Purely for road? Long rides, short rides, weekend away rides?
For speed? Purely for road? Long rides, short rides, weekend away rides?
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To gain fitness
To ride when the SDW is just dangerous ...
Hence road miles seem to be good -
To ride when the SDW is just dangerous ...
Hence road miles seem to be good -
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Borrow/ rent Crust's and see if you want one I reckon- by the sound of it he won't be using itMr Moofo wrote: Sat Mar 14, 2020 8:07 pm Thinking of buying a road bike...
But ?
How do I satisfy curiosity?
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In that context then i'd be personally looking something a bit more tame than a full on roadie, something like say a PlanetX XLS or a London Road, rather than a full on carbon race bike. Something that give a bit more comfort, a bit less focused on the riding position, disc brakes... You may lose 0.5 - 1mph overall speed, but you'll not be crying when you get off them. Along with the CX/Gravel tyres just feeling a bit more 'normal' when riding, instead of seeing a skinny 25mm tyre beneath youMr Moofo wrote: Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:04 pm To gain fitness
To ride when the SDW is just dangerous ...
Hence road miles seem to be good -
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XLS is a good frame. Just need to add some lighter rims. I use Hunt Four Seasons and it is good for road and gravel.
Buy a frame and build it yourself.
Buy a frame and build it yourself.
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You will be glad to know that i think I am through the road bike phase ....
I’ve moved on ..
I’ve moved on ..
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I will be self isolating ( with my riding buddies, all 2 m away obviously) on a mountain bike tonight.
And erasing all thoughts of the dullness/ near death experience of road riding.
And erasing all thoughts of the dullness/ near death experience of road riding.
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One good thing coming out of this virus is that cycling has increased massively. Sales are through the roof.
I've just ordered a Marin fairfax 2.. Its a £500 bike that will do exactly what I want. It's a hybrid bike for the road, very light. 27.5 wheels, hydraulic brakes, but straight bars and more upright.
My lad recently bought a specialized sirrus 2, same sort of bike and money, it's great for casual, road riding with good distance being an option. Water, spare tube, pump and levers... it's almost motorbiking.
I've just ordered a Marin fairfax 2.. Its a £500 bike that will do exactly what I want. It's a hybrid bike for the road, very light. 27.5 wheels, hydraulic brakes, but straight bars and more upright.
My lad recently bought a specialized sirrus 2, same sort of bike and money, it's great for casual, road riding with good distance being an option. Water, spare tube, pump and levers... it's almost motorbiking.
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