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I feel like this thread deserves a lot more love than it's got.
I realize most of us on here are in to MTB, since it translates to off-piste skiing so well, but there's something pretty rad about going 50mph down a twisty mountain road on a bike that weighs as much as a laptop, or outrunning traffic in San Francisco or Portland during rush hour...
I'm picking up a late 80's Cannondale SR1000 this week. Pretty stoked for it, since my steel Peugeot is seriously too heavy to take on long or steep rides (of which Tahoe has too much of both)
I don't take it seriously at all, but I bought a good road bike last summer to keep up with my dad. I really enjoy it. Try to do at least 100 km a week.
Just bought a Giant anyroad after doing some rides on my dads shitty bike he bought second hand in middle school.. I'd like to get out alot more than I do but track practice after school every day is not helping the cause.. This summer is going to be EPIC though
DingoSeanI feel like this thread deserves a lot more love than it's got.
I realize most of us on here are in to MTB, since it translates to off-piste skiing so well, but there's something pretty rad about going 50mph down a twisty mountain road on a bike that weighs as much as a laptop, or outrunning traffic in San Francisco or Portland during rush hour...
I'm picking up a late 80's Cannondale SR1000 this week. Pretty stoked for it, since my steel Peugeot is seriously too heavy to take on long or steep rides (of which Tahoe has too much of both)
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Solid purchases man. I have a 92 R600 that was passed down to me. Only stock park left on the bike is the stem, fork, and brakes. Great frame to build off of
I've got a specialised tricross bike, more of a cyclocross bike but it's great.
2 summers ago i did a 3300 solo mile trip on it, 100 miles a day. you really get to know your bike spending 10 hours in the saddle for a month.
want to get a dedicated road bike though, thinking about the specialised allez or something like that. probably end up spending it on my DH rig instead though
Im definitely a mtn biker at heart, but I love road biking just because of how much ground you can cover, its the ultimate exploring machine. really want to get into some multi day, bikepacking type of stuff.
Only thing that sucks about road biking and bikes in general is the cost, once you get into it and get pretty good, nice equipment is pretty much required. shit a $3000 dollar road bike is nothing special, people spend that on a wheelset. i sometimes feel like an idiot when i think that all my bikes together cost the same as a pretty damn nice car. but then i realize that i've had hundreds of hours of fun on them and my car just gets me places easily.
Thinking about building a road bike this summer after dreaming about it all last fall. Looking at a Chinese carbon frame/fork/seat post, but I'm a pretty big noob right now as far as what parts I should get apart from the frame. Any thoughts/ideas? Build me a bike NS!
timmiI don't take it seriously at all, but I bought a good road bike last summer to keep up with my dad. I really enjoy it. Try to do at least 100 km a week.
Dude are you riding flats? I HIGHLY suggest making the switch to clipless pedals.
I_liketobutterSolid purchases man. I have a 92 R600 that was passed down to me. Only stock park left on the bike is the stem, fork, and brakes. Great frame to build off of
Yeah, it's exactly the type of bike I want too. Classic Crit style, so retarded stiff and way nimble and quick. Harder to tour with, but I'm rarely going over 25 mile rides, so not a huge deal to me.
We have one of these rotting in our backyard. My dad got it after college and hasn't used it since I came along... I'm thinking about restoring it for when I go off to school, but have no idea where to start. The chain and gears are all rusted, and it needs a new saddle. Any advice?
Walter.1337Thinking about building a road bike this summer after dreaming about it all last fall. Looking at a Chinese carbon frame/fork/seat post, but I'm a pretty big noob right now as far as what parts I should get apart from the frame. Any thoughts/ideas? Build me a bike NS!
Honestly, I'd stay away from off-brand Chinese carbon frames. Sometimes you can luck out, but I've heard far too often frames being super poor quality (comparatively) and falling apart soon as you take it on some slightly rough rides. (another scary thing is ending up with the wrong size frame - nothing could be worse - and Chinese wholesalers are notorious for not giving a flying fuck)
Chinese carbon wheelsets are usually pretty decent, because you can always true them yourself and they should be good, but frames are a different story due to the forces involved. Seatposts are whatever, get whatever light one you can find, chances are it's going to work great.
I'd find an older aluminum frame to start (something like a Trek 1200 or an older Specialized Allez), and build onto it from there. They'll be a little heavier, but chances are they'll be far more durable. Put on a decent drivetrain and a good wheelset and you should be pretty happy with the weight.
It really does depend on what you're going to be using it for though... Make sure you get a frame that fits your reach, and you should have something that delivers tons of fun.
DIPED_IN_SAUCEWe have one of these rotting in our backyard. My dad got it after college and hasn't used it since I came along... I'm thinking about restoring it for when I go off to school, but have no idea where to start. The chain and gears are all rusted, and it needs a new saddle. Any advice?
NinetyFourDude are you riding flats? I HIGHLY suggest making the switch to clipless pedals.
Yep I knew someone would comment. I just had these on because I couldn't settle on shoes/pedals at the store. This is just what I brought it home with. Ive since upgraded.
I started riding a last summer and bought a bike at the end of the season. I got a Felt z85. With my job, Its tough for me to ride during the week so I generally only do one or two 20-30 mile rides per week. Sure would like to put in 80-100 miles a week. I live in Tennessee now for work so there are a lot of country roads, generally pretty flat, but a decent place to live if you're a cyclist.
timmiYep I knew someone would comment. I just had these on because I couldn't settle on shoes/pedals at the store. This is just what I brought it home with. Ive since upgraded.
You know, from when I used to commute around cities and shit and never rode for over a mile or so, having flat pedals or baskets was always awesome. I never liked walking around in bike shoes, so it was nice having a bike set up that was far more laid back.
The Collegiate Road Cycling Championships are in Richmond right now, and I spent all yesterday watching Time Trial. Those guys/gals lay the hammer down
Got real into it last summer, started with a old 1979 Raleigh, but upgraded to a intro level Jamis towards the end of summer. I love biking, exactly what DingoSean said, flying down hills and trying to beat out cars are my shit.
DingoSeanYou know, from when I used to commute around cities and shit and never rode for over a mile or so, having flat pedals or baskets was always awesome. I never liked walking around in bike shoes, so it was nice having a bike set up that was far more laid back.
For sure, that's a definite disadvantage. It makes the bike less of a convenience and more of a recreation. I've still got my mountain bike for short jogs, and I'm much less worried about that getting stolen.
Just went to my university's "bike swap" which is basically like a black Friday deal except with bikes. I picked up an old Shwinn traveler for 150 bucks. I'm currently in the process of breaking it down and rebuilding the drive-train and shifters and got new tires for it today. Stoked to get out on it once I'm done with it! I already mountain bike but I tried a road bike last year and compared to a mtn bike you can HAUL!
It's the same bike, different size frame. (that pic isn't of my bike) I know literally nothing about road bikes, but the frame fits me pretty well, from what I can tell. I'm wondering if I should just buy a craigslist bike, or if restoring that lotus is worth my time.
I didn't think I would enjoy road biking that much until I tried it but it's actually quite nice. I don't use it for transport but more just as a way to wind down after a long day at work, usually go for a quick 20km ride or something. I ride a Specialized Roubaix Elite.
PHOTO RULES FOR BIKES
-Drive side****************(taking a photo of the non-drive side is like taking a photo of just bases of skis)
-Big ring up front, middle of the block in the back.
-crank lined up with chain stay or seat tube (less important)
-benedettoJust picked up a Giant defy 5 from last year. Got a great price! Me and louiemirags bike below.
Frames look too big if that's where your saddle is set. You've got hardly any drop, possibly even negative drop. Flip your stem, take out the headset spacers and cut the excess steerer IMO.
will_powderFrames look too big if that's where your saddle is set. You've got hardly any drop, possibly even negative drop. Flip your stem, take out the headset spacers and cut the excess steerer IMO.
Word man we'll consider this. It's our first bike and today was our first ride on them. We got them fit at the local bike shop. I'm 5'11 and got a 56. Benedetto said he needs to raise his seat already. Mine felt fine I thought. We went 19 miles, so fun! I'm not sure exactly what you mean since I'm a noob.
PHOTO RULES FOR BIKES
-Drive side****************(taking a photo of the non-drive side is like taking a photo of just bases of skis)
-Big ring up front, middle of the block in the back.
-crank lined up with chain stay or seat tube (less important)
louie.miragsWord man we'll consider this. It's our first bike and today was our first ride on them. We got them fit at the local bike shop. I'm 5'11 and got a 56. Benedetto said he needs to raise his seat already. Mine felt fine I thought. We went 19 miles, so fun! I'm not sure exactly what you mean since I'm a noob.
Awesome man! Yeah I would suggest going in for a bike fit at your bike shop if they do that. It works basically like boot fitting, and you'll be so much more comfy on your bike.
But before you do that, I'd say try to ride lots and see what works for you best. I had bad knee pain from riding a lot and it turned out to be that my cleat on my shoe was off a few degrees. Small things add up in bike positioning it's weird.
Also I'm building up a little ditty as we speak, should be ready in a few weeks when all the parts get here. Super pumped!!!
I restore bikes and do single speed conversions too so if anyone needs help with maintenance or anything like that I'm more than happy to help
will_powderAwesome man! Yeah I would suggest going in for a bike fit at your bike shop if they do that. It works basically like boot fitting, and you'll be so much more comfy on your bike.
But before you do that, I'd say try to ride lots and see what works for you best. I had bad knee pain from riding a lot and it turned out to be that my cleat on my shoe was off a few degrees. Small things add up in bike positioning it's weird.
Also I'm building up a little ditty as we speak, should be ready in a few weeks when all the parts get here. Super pumped!!!
I restore bikes and do single speed conversions too so if anyone needs help with maintenance or anything like that I'm more than happy to help
Word man make sure to post pics of the new ride! And I'll make sure to take the proper picture next time ;)
Don't have the money for anything too special but I've been having a blast on my Argon 18 Plutonium. Third year that I've been doing tri's (olympic dist.)
Just moved to the sunshine coast of BC for the summer; the roads here are drool worthy. Ocean on one side, massive cedars on the other; not having to deal with traffic... just loving life right now.
I just got into road biking last summer, I don't take it too seriously but I think its great fun/exercise. Picked this up in August, its a Jamis Satellite, nothing crazy but I love it. Sorry for the instagram-esque picture.
