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help - 2 questions
my knee begins to ache after the 90 minutes mark (going hard). i've experienced aches before but i think it was bc my saddle was too high (my knee would ache really quickly). I lowered it a tad and its been fine. my questions is, do you think my setup is somehow incorrect? its just my left knee and i am 32 so maybe this is normal?
question 2. i have an 08 jamis ventura comp. a solid beginner bike. i am thinking of not upgrading parts but just getting a whole new bike next year. Im pretty new to road biking do you think i will be able to tell a major difference between my bike and a new, lets say i spend $2500, bike? is it like going from toyota to lexus??
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question 2. i have an 08 jamis ventura comp. a solid beginner bike. i am thinking of not upgrading parts but just getting a whole new bike next year. Im pretty new to road biking do you think i will be able to tell a major difference between my bike and a new, lets say i spend $2500, bike? is it like going from toyota to lexus??
thanks
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question 2. i have an 08 jamis ventura comp. a solid beginner bike. i am thinking of not upgrading parts but just getting a whole new bike next year. Im pretty new to road biking do you think i will be able to tell a major difference between my bike and a new, lets say i spend $2500, bike? is it like going from toyota to lexus??
thanks
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major difference in what? ride quality? speed? handling? if it's the ride quality, you might, though not all carbon are made equal and geometry often plays a bigger role as far as comfort in concerned. as for speed, you'll be able to tell the difference if you spend $2500 on a powermeter & aero wheels.
thanks for the input. i realize my question was poorly worded.
ya, im looking to either upgrade my bike or just buy a new one. i dont think i can afford a carbon bike. and with a carbon bike im sure i will be sacrificing comfort for speed. and speed is my #1 priority. i know once i look at $2000 - $3000 price range of bikes, doors will open. im just asking because im a beginner and novice may not be able to tell the difference (if a beginner golfer bought forged blades this would take away from his game) between bikes.
maybe just invest in a nice wheel set? i dunno. im looking for advice here.
i think its a legitimate question worthy of a thread.
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thanks for the input. i realize my question was poorly worded.
ya, im looking to either upgrade my bike or just buy a new one. i dont think i can afford a carbon bike. and with a carbon bike im sure i will be sacrificing comfort for speed. and speed is my #1 priority. i know once i look at $2000 - $3000 price range of bikes, doors will open. im just asking because im a beginner and novice may not be able to tell the difference (if a beginner golfer bought forged blades this would take away from his game) between bikes.
maybe just invest in a nice wheel set? i dunno. im looking for advice here.
i think its a legitimate question worthy of a thread.
ya, im looking to either upgrade my bike or just buy a new one. i dont think i can afford a carbon bike. and with a carbon bike im sure i will be sacrificing comfort for speed. and speed is my #1 priority. i know once i look at $2000 - $3000 price range of bikes, doors will open. im just asking because im a beginner and novice may not be able to tell the difference (if a beginner golfer bought forged blades this would take away from his game) between bikes.
maybe just invest in a nice wheel set? i dunno. im looking for advice here.
i think its a legitimate question worthy of a thread.
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my knee begins to ache after the 90 minutes mark (going hard). i've experienced aches before but i think it was bc my saddle was too high (my knee would ache really quickly). I lowered it a tad and its been fine. my questions is, do you think my setup is somehow incorrect? its just my left knee and i am 32 so maybe this is normal?
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i am afraid my fit is incorrect
i am 5'8 and my bike is a 56
i got it used on craigslist low mileage and at a great price.
im just going to tough it out this season and get a new bike next spring
and get fitted correctly and invest in a power meter
thanks for any and all input
i am 5'8 and my bike is a 56
i got it used on craigslist low mileage and at a great price.
im just going to tough it out this season and get a new bike next spring
and get fitted correctly and invest in a power meter
thanks for any and all input
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i am afraid my fit is incorrect
i am 5'8 and my bike is a 56
i got it used on craigslist low mileage and at a great price.
im just going to tough it out this season and get a new bike next spring
and get fitted correctly and invest in a power meter
thanks for any and all input
i am 5'8 and my bike is a 56
i got it used on craigslist low mileage and at a great price.
im just going to tough it out this season and get a new bike next spring
and get fitted correctly and invest in a power meter
thanks for any and all input
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i am afraid my fit is incorrect
i am 5'8 and my bike is a 56
i got it used on craigslist low mileage and at a great price.
im just going to tough it out this season and get a new bike next spring
and get fitted correctly and invest in a power meter
thanks for any and all input
i am 5'8 and my bike is a 56
i got it used on craigslist low mileage and at a great price.
im just going to tough it out this season and get a new bike next spring
and get fitted correctly and invest in a power meter
thanks for any and all input