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Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-14, 07:44 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

Yes, and they help. But drop bars give you 5...

Yes, and they help. But drop bars give you 5 hand positions, where as flat bars only give you 1, 2 if you go with bar ends.

I wouldn't sweat it. If the Giant looks good and your Dad likes it, it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-14, 07:26 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

Either could work. If both are in good condition,...

Either could work. If both are in good condition, I would go with the Trek Pilot. I have a bit of a stomach myself, but it doesn't stop me from riding a drop bar road bike. If memory serves, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-14, 06:32 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

if you are asking do wheels matter? The answer...

if you are asking do wheels matter? The answer is emphatically yes. Are these the right wheels for you? I don't know. I wouldn't use them, but I weigh more than 200 lbs. YMMV.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-14, 12:12 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

Giant OCR Giant OCR3 compact road bike...

Giant OCR Giant OCR3 compact road bike (http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/bik/4440010179.html)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-14, 12:10 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

Specialized expedition. Specialized Expedition...

Specialized expedition. Specialized Expedition Road and Trail Bicycle (http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/bik/4449368525.html)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-14, 12:09 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

Fuji newest FUJI - NEWEST 4.0 ROAD-BIKE...

Fuji newest FUJI - NEWEST 4.0 ROAD-BIKE (http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/bik/4459605590.html)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-14, 12:05 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

Trek 730. Asking $140. Worth offering less, as...

Trek 730. Asking $140. Worth offering less, as this bike could clean up and be a nice do anything bike. TREK 730 (http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/bik/4426950270.html)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-14, 11:57 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

Jamis Ventura road bike. I would offer less than...

Jamis Ventura road bike. I would offer less than $300 but it looks pretty close to what you could get today for $700 or $800

54cm 2007 Jamis Ventura Sport...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-14, 11:54 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

Here is an old Trek 830 mountain bike that could...

Here is an old Trek 830 mountain bike that could easily be set up as a street bike for $100 or so. Trek 830 Mountain Bike Large (http://cnj.craigslist.org/bik/4430325429.html)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-14, 11:49 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

This is probably too big, but a nice entry level...

This is probably too big, but a nice entry level road bike at a decent price. Jamis satellite. Jamis Satellite Sport -road bike 58 cm (http://cnj.craigslist.org/bik/4421961795.html)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-14, 11:40 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

The third one is way too much. The first one is...

The third one is way too much. The first one is interesting, but used carbon fiber scares me. I would never buy a used carbon fiber frame. If it was crashed, you may not know it was damaged until...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-14, 08:16 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

What do you absolutely need and what is optional?...

What do you absolutely need and what is optional? Multiply this by two and that is what it will cost you and your dad for accessories. Cycling shorts and jerseys are great, especially shorts.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-14, 04:49 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

Hard to tell what model it is exactly because the...

Hard to tell what model it is exactly because the seller HIDES THE DRIVE SIDE in the photos, but it looks like a nice bike. Dunno if worth $325 for a seven year old used bike, but it looks nice. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-14, 10:35 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

CF can be expensive. While a bike with a cf fork...

CF can be expensive. While a bike with a cf fork is something to look for, don't discard a bike that doesn't have one, either. Lots if nice and relatively light bikes also have chromoly steel forks....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-14, 07:06 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

Being heavier does stress the back wheel. Which...

Being heavier does stress the back wheel. Which is why your Dad needs to have a bike with a strong back wheel. Don't know if weight stresses tires. I think total miles, the type of riding, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-14, 06:51 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

Lighter, yes. Faster yes. More responsive? ...

Lighter, yes. Faster yes. More responsive? Likely. Smoother? Hardly. The wider the tire, the better the ride quality other things being equal. (Of course, they are not always equal). I ride a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-14, 05:48 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

You still need to decide what it is you want. ...

You still need to decide what it is you want. Modern road bike, vintage road bike, hybrid, hard tail mountain bike, etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-14, 05:27 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

250 lbs is heavy, but not that heavy. Not the...

250 lbs is heavy, but not that heavy. Not the bike, but the back wheel. 32 spoke or 36 spoke wheels are better suited to your Dad's weight. Low spoke count wheels, not so much.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-14, 04:47 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

As for your Dad's weight, I weigh about 250 lbs...

As for your Dad's weight, I weigh about 250 lbs myself. The main thing to watch for is the back wheel, as that is the part most likely to be stressed by your Dad's weight.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-14, 04:36 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

Some bike shops in my area sell used bikes....

Some bike shops in my area sell used bikes. Don't know about yours. . I would advise you and your Dad to spend a day or two at a couple of bike shops, maybe even take a couple of test rides.

re:...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-14, 08:49 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

He absolutely needs to be in on this. For this...

He absolutely needs to be in on this. For this to take, you need to commit in 3 ways. Financially, time wise, and suffering wise.

Financially: Set a realistic budget. This includes budgeting...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-14, 08:15 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

IMO, that Trek is the minimum you should look...

IMO, that Trek is the minimum you should look for, though frankly, there are better options that will stand up to regular riding than those entry level Tourney components on the Trek. IMO, the FX...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-14, 08:09 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,266
Posted By MRT2

If you plan to ride on roads or paved trails, you...

If you plan to ride on roads or paved trails, you don't need a bike with full suspension. That adds weight, and expense. Some hybrids come with suspension seatposts and forks. IMO, you should...
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