New to road cycling. Necessary gear?
08-04-16, 01:37 AM
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I got a $20 raincoat on sale a Performance Bike. I usually shop either there or Nashbar.com---you can basically buy the same gear there that you can pay three or four times as much for if you get a brand name.
If yo can afford a fat bike just to commute and are up for winter riding, have at it. I have never ridden one but i have tried winter riding---the issue isn't snow, it's ice. If you hit ice and don't have studded tires ....
If yo can afford a fat bike just to commute and are up for winter riding, have at it. I have never ridden one but i have tried winter riding---the issue isn't snow, it's ice. If you hit ice and don't have studded tires ....
08-04-16, 07:49 AM
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All you really need is a good floor pump, and to take that bike to a proper shop for a tune up and to make sure the bearings are greased. And a quality U Lock if you are gonna be commuting on it
08-04-16, 07:53 AM
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Actually being a college student, try and find a co op nearby.
08-04-16, 04:01 PM
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Well, I have been cycling every day for a few months and my quads are looking great. Almost up to 1000 miles now. I plan to use the bike to commute 5 miles to school and 95% of the ride is on trails since they are wanting nearly $400 for a parking pass.
Unfortunately Ohio weather isn't the best in fall and winter. I will need to buy some type of rain coat, do you guys have any recommendations? I also considered buying a fat tire bike for the snow days but I am not sure if it is worth the investment
Unfortunately Ohio weather isn't the best in fall and winter. I will need to buy some type of rain coat, do you guys have any recommendations? I also considered buying a fat tire bike for the snow days but I am not sure if it is worth the investment
Colorado has it's share of not all that cycling friendly winter weather as well. I bought a Townie 21d last fall and it well worth it served quite nicely. Rode on New Year's day for the first time ever this year.
08-04-16, 04:41 PM
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I'm surprised it's lasted this long; most BSO's like yours fall to pieces within about 300 miles. Of course, as a campus bike, it's probably perfect-it weighs a ton and isn't worth much, so the thieves pass on it and steal something more valuable...
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