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08-02-04, 10:32 PM
Hello all. I've been riding my daughter's K-mart-special "mountain
bike" around the neighborhood for the past few years, been wanting
to get my own bike for awhile now. Finally freed up some funds.
What bike to buy? I did a bit of research and decided I wanted to go
for a hybrid. For the most part I'll be tooling around the neighborhood,
but also wanted a bike I could take for a longer ride (20 mile tour),
occasional commute or charity ride, and be able to take on rail trails.
Also, wanted a more or less upright position due to some back issues.
Last week I bought it, my first new bike since 8 years old (*very*
long time ago). It's a 2002 Specialized Sirrus Pro A1.
Local bike shop still had a new one they hadn't yet sold. It was
a pretty good deal, almost 50% off list price. I had them put on 28c
tires and model-2004 grips and saddle.
Took it out over the weekend - it's very light and quite fast.
A bit harsher ride than a mountain bike, for sure. Though I never knew bikes
could go so fast. Of course, right away I want to go even faster. :)
I found myself wanting to "drop down" for more aero position, perhaps
there is a road bike in my near future. :) But I'm happy my purchase.
Took it back to the bike shop today and had them add bar ends to give
a second hand position as well as better grip for going up the hills standing up.
That makes a big difference. It looks cool, too. (Another thing, I can actually
go up a hill now without having to get off and walk the bike up the hill!)
It's fun and great exercise. I signed up for a 100 mile charity ride
in September so better start getting into shape!
Next I'll be looking to get: Bike helmet, immediately.
Then: Shoes/clipless pedals, perhaps a proper bike shorts/undershort/jersey,
pump, flat repair kit, lock, ...
bike" around the neighborhood for the past few years, been wanting
to get my own bike for awhile now. Finally freed up some funds.
What bike to buy? I did a bit of research and decided I wanted to go
for a hybrid. For the most part I'll be tooling around the neighborhood,
but also wanted a bike I could take for a longer ride (20 mile tour),
occasional commute or charity ride, and be able to take on rail trails.
Also, wanted a more or less upright position due to some back issues.
Last week I bought it, my first new bike since 8 years old (*very*
long time ago). It's a 2002 Specialized Sirrus Pro A1.
Local bike shop still had a new one they hadn't yet sold. It was
a pretty good deal, almost 50% off list price. I had them put on 28c
tires and model-2004 grips and saddle.
Took it out over the weekend - it's very light and quite fast.
A bit harsher ride than a mountain bike, for sure. Though I never knew bikes
could go so fast. Of course, right away I want to go even faster. :)
I found myself wanting to "drop down" for more aero position, perhaps
there is a road bike in my near future. :) But I'm happy my purchase.
Took it back to the bike shop today and had them add bar ends to give
a second hand position as well as better grip for going up the hills standing up.
That makes a big difference. It looks cool, too. (Another thing, I can actually
go up a hill now without having to get off and walk the bike up the hill!)
It's fun and great exercise. I signed up for a 100 mile charity ride
in September so better start getting into shape!
Next I'll be looking to get: Bike helmet, immediately.
Then: Shoes/clipless pedals, perhaps a proper bike shorts/undershort/jersey,
pump, flat repair kit, lock, ...