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08-23-04, 08:45 AM
I turn 40 next year and have decided to get a "nice" ride in honor of the occasion. I currently own a Fuji Roubaix which is nice, but I'd really like to move it up a few notches to say - something Italian. :D
I also have a 84' Specialized Stump Jumper, which doubles as a boat anchor! I have a three year old and when we go out as a family I ride the "beast" and tow the trailer... It's a nice workout. :eek:
Yesterday I attached the trailer to my road bike and was very surprised at how much easier it was to pull.
What I think I might do is turn my Fuji into a family outing bike - Take off my Ksyriums and put the stock wheels back on - some wider tires - loose the Selle Itialia saddle for something a little more comfortable and perhaps change out the drops for one of these straight bars - throw on a mud flap/rack... etc.
My question is - is the direction I'm going worth it, or should I sell the Fuji and just buy a hybrid - and can I actually get wider tires to fit with my 105 brakes.
I probably will never do "off road" riding, but there are a couple of local bike paths that actually are dirt or crushed gravel that I'd like to get on... do I have a concern about a road bike standing up to the abuse or a family ride?
And as always - recomendations on the dream ride are always welcome.
Richard
I also have a 84' Specialized Stump Jumper, which doubles as a boat anchor! I have a three year old and when we go out as a family I ride the "beast" and tow the trailer... It's a nice workout. :eek:
Yesterday I attached the trailer to my road bike and was very surprised at how much easier it was to pull.
What I think I might do is turn my Fuji into a family outing bike - Take off my Ksyriums and put the stock wheels back on - some wider tires - loose the Selle Itialia saddle for something a little more comfortable and perhaps change out the drops for one of these straight bars - throw on a mud flap/rack... etc.
My question is - is the direction I'm going worth it, or should I sell the Fuji and just buy a hybrid - and can I actually get wider tires to fit with my 105 brakes.
I probably will never do "off road" riding, but there are a couple of local bike paths that actually are dirt or crushed gravel that I'd like to get on... do I have a concern about a road bike standing up to the abuse or a family ride?
And as always - recomendations on the dream ride are always welcome.
Richard