Road Cycling - Need help with a 2nd bike

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mikemets5
06-26-03, 12:35 PM
Hello all,

I currently ride a Calfee Luna Pro with full Chorus...I like it a lot (first road bike ever, and have had it 6 months), and now ride 6 days a week including commuting to and from work. I will ride in most any weather, and was thinking that I should have a second bike for the "terrible" days. I now average about 200-240 miles/wk.

The thing is, I think that I would want steel, but is that a smart material choice for a bad weather bike? probably not...

Also, I'm not very experienced , although, I'm learning a ton all the time, and I'm not sure where to go "shopping" On-line sources like ebay seem to be most suited for the ultra-knowledgeable consumer, and I'm not looking for the "best" deal...fair would suit me fine.

I think I'd like to stay with the same ergo shifters and be-bop pedals.

Any suggestions?

Xavier
06-26-03, 01:27 PM
Do not buy E Bay.

Buying online is not a problem as lon gas you buy from a real shop. Shops online are same as local shops, they are authorized and will give you service.

Ebay tends to be people that will not offer you service and most times buyer beware.

One problem you may seen is size. You have no problem since you have a bike that you like. Simply use those same dimensions.

You are pretty much done.

Ask lots of questions and do take note because a person runs a shop doesn't mean they know much. I noticed many shops do not have a clue on many things, simply sales men. So asking lots of questions you can get a sense of them.