Getting started in Road Cycling
05-09-07, 02:42 PM
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Getting started in Road Cycling
Hi everyone,
I have just recently taken interest in road cycling. I searched for sites that had information on the sport & managed to come across this forum.
I have yet to purchase a bike, but any information you would be able to give me (as well as recommended books or websites) would be absolutely great & very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
I have just recently taken interest in road cycling. I searched for sites that had information on the sport & managed to come across this forum.
I have yet to purchase a bike, but any information you would be able to give me (as well as recommended books or websites) would be absolutely great & very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
05-09-07, 02:46 PM
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Great and welcome...
A starter bike should cost from 500 to 1500 bucks probably. You can get a LOT of info from this forum...just start asking away...most everone here is very nice and helpful...the ones that are not just ignore then.....
Also find a group ride to go on....We have a Monday, Wed ride group that happens in my city....they are a great way to meet others that bike as well....
A starter bike should cost from 500 to 1500 bucks probably. You can get a LOT of info from this forum...just start asking away...most everone here is very nice and helpful...the ones that are not just ignore then.....
Also find a group ride to go on....We have a Monday, Wed ride group that happens in my city....they are a great way to meet others that bike as well....
05-09-07, 02:53 PM
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Depending on your budget, check out this thread -
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/268941-new-improved-under-750-roadbike-thread.html
for information, two good places to start are the search function here, and https://sheldonbrown.com/
welcome!
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/268941-new-improved-under-750-roadbike-thread.html
for information, two good places to start are the search function here, and https://sheldonbrown.com/
welcome!
05-10-07, 08:16 AM
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I can just imagine everyone drooling over this question. 
05-10-07, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 3MTA3
go to your local shop & get the skinny. that's the best possible way to learn.
searching and scouring this forum will get you ramped up on just about any cycling related issue - there's a real treasure of information here (along with a lot of nuttiness...)
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Did someone mention nuts?
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