Q for those who have at least 2 road bikes
10-02-09, 04:03 PM
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Q for those who have at least 2 road bikes
What made you buy the 2nd bike... what was it about the first road bike you didn't like ?
10-02-09, 04:08 PM
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Didn't like.? I've liked all my bikes. My first bike was a race bike.. I kept it for commuting purposes and bought a second road bike.. Next two bikes were still road bikes.. An actual tourer and a third for lite commuting. The third road bike's tires are suitable for lighter loads than my tourer...
The first road bike I bought. Wore out the frame at about 65,000 miles. So said my wrench at the bike shop. The second road bike I bought was a some what more up scale race bike.
The first road bike I bought. Wore out the frame at about 65,000 miles. So said my wrench at the bike shop. The second road bike I bought was a some what more up scale race bike.
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10-02-09, 04:10 PM
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my second bike came to me...
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/587489-my-merlin-build-thread.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/587489-my-merlin-build-thread.html
10-02-09, 04:19 PM
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Rationalization.
I was working on a project 3000 miles from home and the rental car was costing ~$300 a week (N. NJ ain't cheap). I rationalized that not renting a car for 5 weeks and bike commuting instead would justify the purchase of a $1500 road bike (that I was lusting after anyway). Worked out fine.
I was working on a project 3000 miles from home and the rental car was costing ~$300 a week (N. NJ ain't cheap). I rationalized that not renting a car for 5 weeks and bike commuting instead would justify the purchase of a $1500 road bike (that I was lusting after anyway). Worked out fine.
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10-02-09, 04:20 PM
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curious about up to date frame material.
i can't imagine why one carbon bike should be significantly better than another one, but carbon vs steel is worth trying.
i can't imagine why one carbon bike should be significantly better than another one, but carbon vs steel is worth trying.
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10-02-09, 04:21 PM
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Bought a second as a beater, 05 Lemond Tourmalet ($1110 bike). After the frame snapped at 13,000 miles, Lemond/Trek upgraded the replacement to an 07 Lemond Chambery ($2100 bike). The fram eis 3/5 carbon fiber compared to the all aluminum frame I had. I had already upgraded the wheels to Ultegra so it's pretty much the $2100 bike!
So now, I consider both my bikes decent!
So now, I consider both my bikes decent!
10-02-09, 04:27 PM
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2nd road bike is a commuter. It has eyelets for fenders and a rack. Yes, it is a road bike and not a touring machine (custom built). You can't even mount tires bigger than 25s and I had to do a bunch of cutting to get the fenders to fit.
10-02-09, 04:33 PM
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I main bike is a beautiful Italian steel bike. Even though it's been rustproofed, I'm not riding it in the rain. So I bought a CF frame/fork and built up a bike for foul weather. I really like it, and since it has lower gearing, it's my hill bike. Then I have a touring bike used as a commuter and a trainer bike.
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10-02-09, 04:35 PM
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First bike is sora-equipped triple and weighs a hefty 23lbs with pedals. New bike is ultegra & weighs 18lbs. i got the second bike as im getting more serious about racing. the first bike is now a commuter
10-02-09, 04:36 PM
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Cuz I could - after decades of only having used and xmart bikes cuz that was all I could afford.
10-02-09, 04:39 PM
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First was a 21" frame, aside from the core size being a little too small with a shorter than longer TT it was OK .
Second, a 56cm meas.CT, longer TT as well and in many ways, a better bike
Second, a 56cm meas.CT, longer TT as well and in many ways, a better bike
10-02-09, 04:49 PM
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Well, im working on my sixth in 5 years. My answer, because I dont waste money on cars which makes its easy to afford with no car payment.
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10-02-09, 04:51 PM
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I don't know what you mean. All my bikes ROCK.
10-02-09, 04:51 PM
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My first extra bike was a spare. Now I really think a spare is good, with the fragile carbon frames and such.
One of my "disciples" (I gave him some advice after watching him race, he won his next race, and now he's a 2) bought two of everything, even his high end Specialized bike. I'd impressed upon him the importance of having back up stuff, and as an IT person, he did what came naturally - primary and backup. His back up bike was brand new when I saw it, virtually untouched.
I'm migrating to some new stuff so am on pause. I have one primary, an old primary, and an old backup bike.
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One of my "disciples" (I gave him some advice after watching him race, he won his next race, and now he's a 2) bought two of everything, even his high end Specialized bike. I'd impressed upon him the importance of having back up stuff, and as an IT person, he did what came naturally - primary and backup. His back up bike was brand new when I saw it, virtually untouched.
I'm migrating to some new stuff so am on pause. I have one primary, an old primary, and an old backup bike.
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10-02-09, 05:04 PM
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I had a bunch of parts from a previous bike, and I realized that an inexpensive carbon frame and fork was all I needed to make a good backup bike. I've used it quite a bit, so it's been worth it. I have another emergency reserve backup bike (my old 1985 Vitus with newer 9sp parts) too.
10-02-09, 05:11 PM
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10-02-09, 05:12 PM
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I have a new race bike on order. I hope to be posting pictures within the week.
My old race bike will be transformed into a TT specific bike.
I have another road bike that is setup for riding in the mountains, but it is also fun to ride where I live. I have raced it in a pinch in the flatlands, but it is a bit too upright for my taste for flatland racing. The "upright" part helps when climbing. No problem training on it or taking it on hard group rides, though.
I also have a 23+ year old Cannondale that is now my commuter bike. The old Mavic GP4/Campy Record hub tubular wheelset hangs on the wall in my laundry room and only gets taken down for special occasions. The rest of the bike is still race/competitive group ride worthy if I put on my antique shoes with slotted cleats. Yes, it has quill pedals (Suntour Superbe Pros) and toeclips.
My old race bike will be transformed into a TT specific bike.
I have another road bike that is setup for riding in the mountains, but it is also fun to ride where I live. I have raced it in a pinch in the flatlands, but it is a bit too upright for my taste for flatland racing. The "upright" part helps when climbing. No problem training on it or taking it on hard group rides, though.
I also have a 23+ year old Cannondale that is now my commuter bike. The old Mavic GP4/Campy Record hub tubular wheelset hangs on the wall in my laundry room and only gets taken down for special occasions. The rest of the bike is still race/competitive group ride worthy if I put on my antique shoes with slotted cleats. Yes, it has quill pedals (Suntour Superbe Pros) and toeclips.
10-02-09, 05:16 PM
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second one fit me better.
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first road bike was a fixed gear. enjoyed it but wanted to go faster/farther and maybe climb some hills. so then i got a road bike with gears.
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