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11-18-12, 01:34 PM
Hello,
I've done a bit of reading but have probably over thought a few things and am now interested in getting some feedback on my thoughts.
Over the past few weeks i've put over 60 miles on a pos Mongoose XR-75 mtb in 12-15 mile increments at 12-15 mph. My goals are to work up to riding ~40 mile increments at decent speeds.
I am new to road cycling and am basically looking for a means of getting back in shape as i've let myself go as of late. Right now this is more of an interest than anything else and I would like to stick to this for a few months before diving in head first as it's real easy to get excited about something and not maintain consistent effort.
First question:
I following the Fit Calculator's instructions and got the results below. I am assuming I need a 56mm bike and a 58mm will also work? is this correct.
Measurements:
Gender: M
Inseam: 33.5 in
Trunk: 23.5 in
Forearm: 15 in
Arm: 29 in
Thigh: 23.5 in
Lower Leg: 22.5 in
Sternal Notch: 57 in
Total Body Height: 69.5 in
Results: (Basically in order going down, sorry no screen shot)
The Competitive Fit
The Eddy Fit
The French Fit
Seat tube range c-c
55.1 - 55.6
56.3 - 56.8
58.0 - 58.5
Seat tube range c-t
56.8 - 57.3
58.0 - 58.5
59.7 - 60.2
Top tube length
57.4 - 57.8
57.4 - 57.8
58.6 - 59.0
Stem Length
11.8 - 12.4
10.7 - 11.3
10.9 - 11.5
BB-Saddle Position
79.7 - 81.7
78.9 - 80.9
77.2 - 79.2
Saddle-Handlebar
56.0 - 56.6
56.8 - 57.4
58.5 - 59.1
Saddle Setback
4.3 - 4.7
5.5 - 5.9
5.0 - 5.4
Second question:
From what i understand on a budget bike i should make sure to get a decent frame, wheels and crank? I would hate to go crazy and buy an expensive bike and not continue to ride, basically wasting money. Instead, i would like to buy a budget bike and see how it goes over the next few months.
I've read a bit and understand the Kilo is the entry bike of choice but id "prefer" to spend a lot less on a bike for now. As if this is something that becomes more of a lifestyle for me i would like to get a really nice quality bike and i understand you get what you pay.
I've noticed bikesdirect has a few bikes on Black Friday special and even has the Gravity Swift for $229 shipped and a few other modes in the ~$300 shipped price range.
Would this (gravity swift) be a decent entry level bike for ~20-40 mile trips for a few months?
Also does anyone know if these bikes can be seen at local bike shops or are they bikesdirect exclusive?
Only reason i havent visited a local shop so far is because i would like to be a little more educated before going as to know what i want.
Any advice and recommendations will be welcomed. Thanks in advance.
I've done a bit of reading but have probably over thought a few things and am now interested in getting some feedback on my thoughts.
Over the past few weeks i've put over 60 miles on a pos Mongoose XR-75 mtb in 12-15 mile increments at 12-15 mph. My goals are to work up to riding ~40 mile increments at decent speeds.
I am new to road cycling and am basically looking for a means of getting back in shape as i've let myself go as of late. Right now this is more of an interest than anything else and I would like to stick to this for a few months before diving in head first as it's real easy to get excited about something and not maintain consistent effort.
First question:
I following the Fit Calculator's instructions and got the results below. I am assuming I need a 56mm bike and a 58mm will also work? is this correct.
Measurements:
Gender: M
Inseam: 33.5 in
Trunk: 23.5 in
Forearm: 15 in
Arm: 29 in
Thigh: 23.5 in
Lower Leg: 22.5 in
Sternal Notch: 57 in
Total Body Height: 69.5 in
Results: (Basically in order going down, sorry no screen shot)
The Competitive Fit
The Eddy Fit
The French Fit
Seat tube range c-c
55.1 - 55.6
56.3 - 56.8
58.0 - 58.5
Seat tube range c-t
56.8 - 57.3
58.0 - 58.5
59.7 - 60.2
Top tube length
57.4 - 57.8
57.4 - 57.8
58.6 - 59.0
Stem Length
11.8 - 12.4
10.7 - 11.3
10.9 - 11.5
BB-Saddle Position
79.7 - 81.7
78.9 - 80.9
77.2 - 79.2
Saddle-Handlebar
56.0 - 56.6
56.8 - 57.4
58.5 - 59.1
Saddle Setback
4.3 - 4.7
5.5 - 5.9
5.0 - 5.4
Second question:
From what i understand on a budget bike i should make sure to get a decent frame, wheels and crank? I would hate to go crazy and buy an expensive bike and not continue to ride, basically wasting money. Instead, i would like to buy a budget bike and see how it goes over the next few months.
I've read a bit and understand the Kilo is the entry bike of choice but id "prefer" to spend a lot less on a bike for now. As if this is something that becomes more of a lifestyle for me i would like to get a really nice quality bike and i understand you get what you pay.
I've noticed bikesdirect has a few bikes on Black Friday special and even has the Gravity Swift for $229 shipped and a few other modes in the ~$300 shipped price range.
Would this (gravity swift) be a decent entry level bike for ~20-40 mile trips for a few months?
Also does anyone know if these bikes can be seen at local bike shops or are they bikesdirect exclusive?
Only reason i havent visited a local shop so far is because i would like to be a little more educated before going as to know what i want.
Any advice and recommendations will be welcomed. Thanks in advance.