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11-13-07, 09:41 PM
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First post / first bike / Here we go!
Well folks after about 6 months of lurking in the Clydesdales forum and being on a hybrid bike search on a very restricted budget ($170) I finally found what I believe will be a decent starter fitness bike of the 'hybrid' variety. I just purchased a 2001 Cannondale H600 with the Headshok on Ebay for $200 in basically original shape, the seller warns that tires and pads will eventually need to be replaced, I am not sure why he felt it necessary to spell that out.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN:IT&ih=016
I purchased this bike for a few reasons: It started out life as a mid-priced quality product (which was the main attraction, good engineering and design never goes bad), I was somewhat interested in the Cannondale Bad Boy for a while due to the Headshok feature , it appears to have similar geometry to the current Trek FX series (which fits me pretty well) and of course it came very close to my budget. It also has 36 spoke wheels and from what I have read I will need most of them.
Other bikes I considered were the Trek FX series (had trouble finding used for under $300), all the other brand bikes with identical hybrid geometries and features, and I was really going to hold out for a new Jamis Coda steel frame bike until this bike came along. Not wanting to wait for years to save up the funds and not being so concerned about weight I jumped on this H600 with the Headshok because that will give a decent ride and I can lock it out when I wish.
Here's me at this time (and from pouring through all these posts I know I have a lot of twins out there) currently very early 40's, 5'10", 262 lbs, in high school was 175 and want to get weight back down etc.
Now that I have committed I have to post and ask a few questions:
- What do you guys think about this bike+rider combo, will it hold up?
- Is there anything in particular in the H600 I should keep an eye on that may be worn out from 1000's of miles that regularly needs replacing?
- Any other advice for a newbie?
Thanks for any advice you might have and I have to say I am excited to be back on a bike after so many years of not riding anything.
- Bacon
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN:IT&ih=016
I purchased this bike for a few reasons: It started out life as a mid-priced quality product (which was the main attraction, good engineering and design never goes bad), I was somewhat interested in the Cannondale Bad Boy for a while due to the Headshok feature , it appears to have similar geometry to the current Trek FX series (which fits me pretty well) and of course it came very close to my budget. It also has 36 spoke wheels and from what I have read I will need most of them.
Other bikes I considered were the Trek FX series (had trouble finding used for under $300), all the other brand bikes with identical hybrid geometries and features, and I was really going to hold out for a new Jamis Coda steel frame bike until this bike came along. Not wanting to wait for years to save up the funds and not being so concerned about weight I jumped on this H600 with the Headshok because that will give a decent ride and I can lock it out when I wish.
Here's me at this time (and from pouring through all these posts I know I have a lot of twins out there) currently very early 40's, 5'10", 262 lbs, in high school was 175 and want to get weight back down etc.
Now that I have committed I have to post and ask a few questions:
- What do you guys think about this bike+rider combo, will it hold up?
- Is there anything in particular in the H600 I should keep an eye on that may be worn out from 1000's of miles that regularly needs replacing?
- Any other advice for a newbie?
Thanks for any advice you might have and I have to say I am excited to be back on a bike after so many years of not riding anything.
- Bacon
11-13-07, 09:49 PM
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Congratulations on the new bike. It looks good. From what this newbie has learned, getting out and riding is the only non-negotiable 
You could have your LBS check it out. When i pulled my old schwinn out again, I kept my distance from home within a certain range in case something failed unexpectedly etc...Once I was comfortable that everything was as it should be, I was good to go.
You could have your LBS check it out. When i pulled my old schwinn out again, I kept my distance from home within a certain range in case something failed unexpectedly etc...Once I was comfortable that everything was as it should be, I was good to go.
11-13-07, 10:02 PM
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He felt it was necessary because he's honest? 
Sounds like a good starter bike for you. I just took a look and if it's in the condition as represented on arrival, you should be very happy.
Sounds like a good starter bike for you. I just took a look and if it's in the condition as represented on arrival, you should be very happy.
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11-13-07, 10:03 PM
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Welcome! And congrats on your new *to you* bike! I'm pretty new myself so I can't give any advice but I just wanted to extend a welcome to you. 
11-13-07, 10:17 PM
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Bacon, just ride, love it, ride some more, maybe huff a puff a little bit, ride some more, complain about your butt hurting, ride some more, tinker, ride some more, fix a flat, ride some more. Oh, and just in case I didn't mention it, ride some more
From my own beginnings last year (about where you are), take your time and enjoy. That'll keep you coming back for more; the rest will just happen.
From my own beginnings last year (about where you are), take your time and enjoy. That'll keep you coming back for more; the rest will just happen.
11-13-07, 10:26 PM
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I on the other hand have a different bit of advice for a new rider:
Rubber side down.
Congrats, it looks like you got a pretty nice bike. Enjoy riding, but don't do it so much that it becomes a chore. Remember, the bike is just a tool in building a healthy life style, not the definitive answer. Be safe and may the wind be at your back.
Bau
Rubber side down.
Congrats, it looks like you got a pretty nice bike. Enjoy riding, but don't do it so much that it becomes a chore. Remember, the bike is just a tool in building a healthy life style, not the definitive answer. Be safe and may the wind be at your back.
Bau
11-13-07, 10:52 PM
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Welcome, good luck with the bike and the fitness.
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Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
11-14-07, 07:29 AM
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Welcome!!! looks like a sturdy bike,Just enjoy for now.. soon you'll be hooked and buying every cycling accessory in sight! hahah
Heck isnt Bacon is always welcome!
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