Thread: Road Bicycles

Keep the Giant and put slicks on it or get another set of wheels/tyres so you can easily swap if you still want to do some single track riding. I have 2 bikes both MTB one hard tale for road riding and the other full suspension for cross country etc

Agreed. I put a set of 1.75 slicks on the Blur and ride it to work during the week. The tyres still have plenty of grip and are beefy enough to be thrown around a bit.

Originally Posted by 29dinosaur

Have been riding last 12 months with MTB (Giant Trance 2) but now am interested in getting a road bike (bicycle) - any suggestions appreciated.

As a former Qld champion cyclist and coach, I would make a few recommendations. Brand as such is not so important.

Here are some things to consider..

- get a proper fit on a road bike. Top tube length, stem length, bar width and saddle height will make a huge difference to your comfort.

- look at getting reasonable quality components - get complete groupsets if you can - 105 (Shimano) or Veloce (Campag) would be a minimum for longevity.

- depending on your build - 32 spoke wheels are more durable than low spoke count racing type wheels.

Think about how committed you are to cycling - a full carbon frame is a joy to ride - as are quality steel frames. Cheaper aluminium frames are not as "comfortable".

Dan.

I am one step away from my dream bike. I am waiting on a new headset coming from the states. Its a Bianchi with full Campagnolo Chorus groupo. Roadbikes are where quality components shine. My Mtb is a Giant full suspension XC style for running around single track. We need more bike riders so congratulations you'll love it whatever you do.

just keep off my road .. I hate sundays when you guys get out in packs of 20-30 and take up 1.5 lanes and think you own the road ..

1 lane is fine, but taking up the other half of the highway .. Not good.

Originally Posted by Cameron_Def

just keep off my road .. I hate sundays when you guys get out in packs of 20-30 and take up 1.5 lanes and think you own the road ..

1 lane is fine, but taking up the other half of the highway .. Not good.

Just keep off my road... you guys think you own the road

Who thinks what??? This thread was asking about road bikes - do we really need to start another divisive argument concerning cyclists/motorist issues?

slicks work ok agreed, but hey if you want to spend the money... then theres plenty of options.

myself i prefer to build or get a custom one made up, and to be fair i get most of my bits from the UK, as they are so much cheaper than here (and you get no VAT so its 17.5% less than normal uk price too

theres a couple of good sites, ChainReactionCycles.com - Europes largest Online Bike store - Buy Online Ribble Cycles and www.wiggle.co.uk

i got my frame from wiggle but unsure if they do international delivery, i know chainreaction and ribble do..

i basically buy anything that is a year old cause you save about 50% on it at least..

theres plenty of pre made custom bikes too... if that makes sense ie not big brand ones.. although the big brands once again seem to be catching up with the smaller makers in terms of price and quality..

my advice if you want to buy one... go ride several then see what you like, see if you can build it (if your happy doing that) , if not buy whatever feels comfortable and is in budget

if i remember i'll get some pics of it posted, it didnt cost a packet and its pretty durable with me at 105kgs sitting on top of it, never straightened a wheel yet..

as scallops says.. Steel is very comfortable to ride, getting rarer to find tho... ally is hard as due to the rigidity, and never rode a full carbon so cant comment carbon bars, stems, and forks certainly tame an ally bike tho!

Thanks

Steve

Originally Posted by Scallops

Just keep off my road... you guys think you own the road

Who thinks what??? This thread was asking about road bikes - do we really need to start another divisive argument concerning cyclists/motorist issues?

I pay rego, not to be held up by a bunch of guys going way to slow in way to tight bike pants.

If you were able to keep up with traffic, payed rego on your bikes and stopped wearing things that allowed me to see if your jewish or not, I wouldnt have a issue.

If I drove my car as quick / slow as bikes do, I would be pulled up for hindering traffic ..

Around my area there is a nice bike track, that my tax's pay for .. why not use that.

Or pay to be on the road, your slowing me down on ...



Sorry to sound rude, but living south of Sydney / Royal National park, I have to contend with rude bike riders nearly everyday... its my pet peeeve.

Anyway, I think I just came across as a prat ah well!