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#1201
You make far too much wattage to ride such a fragile mersheen. It's definitely too nice for me to ride, and I don't now how I'd post-up on the top-tube and troll Freds in comfort. I'm already too afraid to scratch my bicycle, luckily the chain already smashed the stay a few times and scraped through the anodizing.
That being said my watt/kilo output right now is truly laughable. Seriously. Even back in the day it was only good enough to be "in with a shot" at a CAT 4 race. When I moved to the 3's I was just another rider in the group. As one of my racer friends says "It's hard to win a bike race. Even if you're the strongest guy in your race."
#1202
The more i read into things the more i get confused.
Would you recommend tubulars for someone just doing casual riding and a few nice weather commutes?
I have been hard into the thought of the kinlin wheels, but im not sure how much weight will be noticeable when doing my casual rides. Making for faster acceleration and when aero becomes a factor.
on my vintage bike it wasnt a concern but now that im going to have a sub 20lb carbon bike i feel like it might make more sense to explore these options.
Secondly, how would you know what carbon wheels would need the special brake pads?
example:11s 56mm 700C Carbon Road TT Bike Tubular Wheels Wheelsets | eBay
I have inquired about getting wheels from this guy with more spokes... i think 20h in front on a carbon wheel seems scary with my 180lb body over them.
Would you recommend tubulars for someone just doing casual riding and a few nice weather commutes?
I have been hard into the thought of the kinlin wheels, but im not sure how much weight will be noticeable when doing my casual rides. Making for faster acceleration and when aero becomes a factor.
on my vintage bike it wasnt a concern but now that im going to have a sub 20lb carbon bike i feel like it might make more sense to explore these options.
Secondly, how would you know what carbon wheels would need the special brake pads?
example:11s 56mm 700C Carbon Road TT Bike Tubular Wheels Wheelsets | eBay
I have inquired about getting wheels from this guy with more spokes... i think 20h in front on a carbon wheel seems scary with my 180lb body over them.
All carbon rims need special pads.
#1204
Ok guys, school me on bikes. I'm looking to buy one to use this summer on the extensive trail network in Ohio. Based upon my research, I'm leaning towards a cyclocross style so I can have decent performance on paved paths, gravel roads as well as the potholed roads on my way to work. Is a cyclocross a reasonable compromise from a pure road bike? What features are most important, carbon vs CrMo folk, disk brakes, compact vs triple crank, SRAM vs Shimano components, ect? My budget is <$1000 but I'm looking for the sweet spot in the cost/benefit curve and something that will last a while. I stopped by a bike store after work and they recommended a Giant Revolt. I'm also looking at the bikesdirect.com bikes. Thanks.
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Ok guys, school me on bikes. I'm looking to buy one to use this summer on the extensive trail network in Ohio. Based upon my research, I'm leaning towards a cyclocross style so I can have decent performance on paved paths, gravel roads as well as the potholed roads on my way to work. Is a cyclocross a reasonable compromise from a pure road bike? What features are most important, carbon vs CrMo folk, disk brakes, compact vs triple crank, SRAM vs Shimano components, ect? My budget is <$1000 but I'm looking for the sweet spot in the cost/benefit curve and something that will last a while. I stopped by a bike store after work and they recommended a Giant Revolt. I'm also looking at the bikesdirect.com bikes. Thanks.
Flipside is mountain bikes suck on the road. Discs on the 'cross bike are nice for the dirt where cheap canti brakes will run out of power fairly quickly. Ask Joe about that. If a canti brake bike is a good option for you otherwise, just plan on potentially needing some better quality brake pads for off road.
Most fit racers that have ridden a lot of different bikes will tell you that they'd choose a cross bike if they were forced to keep only one bike forever. I have done some pretty fast training rides with local Cat 1-3's on my cross bike, race cross and also raced full cross country mountain bike races on the same bike with nothing more than a tire swap. Nothing is more versatile.
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For your stated purpose, commuting, Cross sounds like the way to go. It's definitely a compromise but it is also the most versatile. As for the components, it's like asking should I build a turbo, supercharged, or high compression NA car? Everyone has their own preference. IMHO today's components are all pretty awesome compared to where things were 10-15 years ago. Ride bikes with different the component manufacturers stuff on them and see what you prefer.
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Ok guys, school me on bikes. I'm looking to buy one to use this summer on the extensive trail network in Ohio. Based upon my research, I'm leaning towards a cyclocross style so I can have decent performance on paved paths, gravel roads as well as the potholed roads on my way to work. Is a cyclocross a reasonable compromise from a pure road bike? What features are most important, carbon vs CrMo folk, disk brakes, compact vs triple crank, SRAM vs Shimano components, ect? My budget is <$1000 but I'm looking for the sweet spot in the cost/benefit curve and something that will last a while. I stopped by a bike store after work and they recommended a Giant Revolt. I'm also looking at the bikesdirect.com bikes. Thanks.
No point in getting a bike that is totally the wrong size or feels funny even though its the right type.
You have defined how you plan to ride it, look at the terrain and you can know if your going to need a double or triple front ring. Components on a factory bike within the same price range will more or less be the same thing.
I would recommend disc brakes if your not worried about 0.3lbs of weight in return for flawless braking.
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Another bike noob question...
Short of buying 10 saddles and using them, how does someone choose a seat?
I have been riding on a freebie on my steel bike and the factory saddle on my MTB (which I really like for mtb use, but I assume wouldn't be nice to use on the road with the change in body position)
I feel like with my type of riding (casual, road use with short to long rides) the saddle will make or break the feel. I have lots of time with this one- My saddle/post from my MTB will fit my new frame until I figure out what it is that I need/want
Short of buying 10 saddles and using them, how does someone choose a seat?
I have been riding on a freebie on my steel bike and the factory saddle on my MTB (which I really like for mtb use, but I assume wouldn't be nice to use on the road with the change in body position)
I feel like with my type of riding (casual, road use with short to long rides) the saddle will make or break the feel. I have lots of time with this one- My saddle/post from my MTB will fit my new frame until I figure out what it is that I need/want
#1210
Another bike noob question...
Short of buying 10 saddles and using them, how does someone choose a seat?
I have been riding on a freebie on my steel bike and the factory saddle on my MTB (which I really like for mtb use, but I assume wouldn't be nice to use on the road with the change in body position)
I feel like with my type of riding (casual, road use with short to long rides) the saddle will make or break the feel. I have lots of time with this one- My saddle/post from my MTB will fit my new frame until I figure out what it is that I need/want
Short of buying 10 saddles and using them, how does someone choose a seat?
I have been riding on a freebie on my steel bike and the factory saddle on my MTB (which I really like for mtb use, but I assume wouldn't be nice to use on the road with the change in body position)
I feel like with my type of riding (casual, road use with short to long rides) the saddle will make or break the feel. I have lots of time with this one- My saddle/post from my MTB will fit my new frame until I figure out what it is that I need/want
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A lot like buying high performance, usage specific shoes. Best to try them on. At a shop, I'll take the seat and sit it on a chair or ledge. Sit on it with hips/femur in same position as on bike. Specialized (blasphemy!) actually makes their seats in three different widths. This is a big deal for me since my Ischial Tuberosities (sit bones) are a few mm farther apart than the median. So most seats are a tad too narrow. Never would have figured that out without trying out like 10 different seats at Rock N' Road Cyclery here in Mission Viejo.
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I ordered $1200 in saddles from Art's Cyclery and Specialized, kept two. They are all way, way different. I ended up with a Romin Evo (which is way different from the Romin). I had to do this because all the shops around here wanted easily double what Art's charged and none of the local shops seemed to keen on me returning a saddle after a couple days if I didn't like it. Two of three weren't willing to let me try the test saddles on my bike at all.
Your tuberosities, show me them.
Your tuberosities, show me them.
#1214
Speaking of cyclocross, anyone looking for this?
The one I have (frame) is a 56cm in last years Black/Gray. It was built and ridden twice. I will sell it for crazy cheap.
The one I have (frame) is a 56cm in last years Black/Gray. It was built and ridden twice. I will sell it for crazy cheap.
#1215
Uh oh. Home - www.neuvationcycling.com
I was about to post a positive review of my M28 Aero's and went to get the link to copy in here... and he's closed up shop?
I was about to post a positive review of my M28 Aero's and went to get the link to copy in here... and he's closed up shop?
#1216
Ok guys, school me on bikes. I'm looking to buy one to use this summer on the extensive trail network in Ohio. Based upon my research, I'm leaning towards a cyclocross style so I can have decent performance on paved paths, gravel roads as well as the potholed roads on my way to work. Is a cyclocross a reasonable compromise from a pure road bike? What features are most important, carbon vs CrMo folk, disk brakes, compact vs triple crank, SRAM vs Shimano components, ect? My budget is <$1000 but I'm looking for the sweet spot in the cost/benefit curve and something that will last a while. I stopped by a bike store after work and they recommended a Giant Revolt. I'm also looking at the bikesdirect.com bikes. Thanks.
I just got a trek crossrip- pretty much same bike as the giant revolt, and it seems to be same as you are looking for. I use it mostly for commuting and occasionally road rides. I've got bags and fenders on it, and it can handle knobby cross tires or skinny road tires- you choose what you want/need.
This type of bike is pretty versatile and seems to be what you want. A true cross bike has some funky geometry and stupid brakes due to ridiculous UCI regulations. Unless you're gonna race cross, get a Revolt/CrossRip/non-cross cross bike.
To answer your questions- I like disc brakes and prefer Shimano over Sram, spending between $1000-2000 gets a really nice, durable bike. As others have said- Shimano 105 is a sweet spot for performance/price.
#1217
Ok guys, school me on bikes. I'm looking to buy one to use this summer on the extensive trail network in Ohio. Based upon my research, I'm leaning towards a cyclocross style so I can have decent performance on paved paths, gravel roads as well as the potholed roads on my way to work. Is a cyclocross a reasonable compromise from a pure road bike? What features are most important, carbon vs CrMo folk, disk brakes, compact vs triple crank, SRAM vs Shimano components, ect? My budget is <$1000 but I'm looking for the sweet spot in the cost/benefit curve and something that will last a while. I stopped by a bike store after work and they recommended a Giant Revolt. I'm also looking at the bikesdirect.com bikes. Thanks.
Specialized Bicycle Components
The small jump in price made it worth it to me.
Not mine, but just like it.
#1218
Also recommend these. Way better than stock, cheap ish, and never had an issue. Take a beating.
deity Compound Pedals
deity Compound Pedals
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what makes a flat pedal so much better than another?
I have "stock" aluminum flats on my mtb and they are great. bearings are great, replaceable pins etc.
Seatpost for my TCR is in the mail. Ritchey WCS carbon.
Next up I need to find a clamp on front derailleur and head to the local bike shops to see what they have in stock for best prices.
I think after looking at the budget, Im going to look around for a true wheelset that will take 10speed shimano to keep initial costs down and then upgrade later.
I have "stock" aluminum flats on my mtb and they are great. bearings are great, replaceable pins etc.
Seatpost for my TCR is in the mail. Ritchey WCS carbon.
Next up I need to find a clamp on front derailleur and head to the local bike shops to see what they have in stock for best prices.
I think after looking at the budget, Im going to look around for a true wheelset that will take 10speed shimano to keep initial costs down and then upgrade later.