Beginner cyclist intro!
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Beginner cyclist intro!
I'm new here, so I might as well introduce myself. My current bike is an old Walmart mountain bike, but I'm ready to take the next step and upgrade to something nice, although I have a very limited budget. I've never ridden a road bike before, but I've recently become enamored with the idea of distance rides and actual scenery. I know I'll enjoy it because I've spent so much time on my mountain bike (I've completed many half centuries and racked up a couple thousand miles last summer, nearly all of which were along decidedly unscenic routes). I live in Hoboken right now, so if I want scenery I'm probably going to have to take a train somewhere, but I'm definitely willing to do that.
So I guess that's an introduction. I can't wait until I find the right bike for me!
So I guess that's an introduction. I can't wait until I find the right bike for me!
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Welcome aboard
Food for thought- people have done centuries on hybrids w/flat bars. If you have never ridden a drop bar, I suggest you attempt to find somewhere that rents them and go for a nice long ride. The vast majority of people who try drops get used to them easily enough, but there is a small percentage never takes a shine to them.
Food for thought- people have done centuries on hybrids w/flat bars. If you have never ridden a drop bar, I suggest you attempt to find somewhere that rents them and go for a nice long ride. The vast majority of people who try drops get used to them easily enough, but there is a small percentage never takes a shine to them.
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Hello Dodgson,
Welcome to Bike Forums from a Texas road rider.
Welcome to Bike Forums from a Texas road rider.
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Welcome to BF, Dodgson, check out the Road Cycling Forum for some ideas about the best bike to start out on for your budget. We have a good Triathlon Forum here with many good people there, check them out.
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