had to replace my Solis, after maybe 60,000 km's the frame was separating from the inside. She had a good life. Trek Project 1 : Madone 6.5 frame, DA wheels/pedals, full Bontrager XXX, and Ultegra Di2. Charity event last weekend, first overall 180 riders, solo'd 112km at 47 yo. Pictures taken on my training ride today - some of the Twilight series was filmed at this park (I've got a teenage daughter!). Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
A little retro technology... Picked up my first vintage bike at a garage sale. It's a 1984 Raleigh USA Olympic replica. It's a medium-low quality bike of the era, made in Taiwan with Suntour components, lugged chromed steel frame. It's actually fairly light, all original. It obviously needs all new consumables and some clean up. Now to decide whether to keep or flip Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Almost 30 years old. 28 now . . . This thing is original down to the tires. I pumped up the tubes and it rides and shifts great. Might be a keeper after all, after doing a safety check on it.
Anyone have any experience with AG bikes? They seem like a pretty good deal for a complete carbon fiber bike at around $1600.00. A girl here at work just bought one. Also what's the bike that Pinarello produces under another name?
My buddy's boss gave him one of these. I had never heard of them before. Excellent bike! Super light. He loves it, enjoy! I just picked up a Specialized Secteur Sport in early March - got a crazy deal on it. I've probably put around 750 miles on it give or take. No issues whatsoever, chain and gears could use some greasing up but that's it! Not even a puncture, which is rare riding around Chicago. I'm definitely addicted!
Can anyone recommend a good starter bike in the $1500 range? Suffering from info overload on some of the bike sites, some simple recommendations would be much appreciated...
The name on the frame is less important than the fit of the bike and if it's suitable for what you want to do and ride. any bike shop anywhere in North America instantly knows what a Trek is, and can work on it. kind of like a corvette in car terms. Same with Shimano for the group set. for your budget, for a road bike, maybe something like this; http://bicyclehabitat.com/product/11trek-2.3-compact-73317-1.htm Any bike will ride well in your price range: what do you want to do?
There are many bikes in your price range. If you think you'll just be cruising around, then you don't need the lightest wheels, frame, components, etc. The key is to go to a reputable shop and make sure the bike fits. The easiest way to injure yourself and not enjoy the sport is to get a poor fitting bike. As you spend more money the bike becomes lighter and usually more responsive. You should be able to get a very good bike in your price range. I would go to your local shops and test ride different bikes in your price range. You'll get a feel for what you like. Best of luck.
My Pinarello came completely un assembled and sitting in pieces in my office. I need to get it over to a bike shop for assembly and to be fitted.
Thanks - glad i can be of help! As Modenafan says - Fit, Fit, fit. i lost all of my 20's not riding, because I bought a really cool bike with some great technology, that was too big for me... Riding really isn't about the bike - 99% of the pro's in the Tour de France ride what they're given by their sponsors and say they "love it". Only a very few, like Armstrong, or Cancellara, convince the manufacturer to design a new model range for them
you will like that...similar to 2004 prince! nice bike. i rode one of those in 04. nice frame and fork.
Just picked up a 2011 Fuji Newest 1.0 entry level road bike. I finished 22 miles the next day and it was great. But I was sore for 2 days. I definitely need some padded shorts for sure! Thinking about getting an indoor trainer for the winter, but there are too many to choose from.
