someone tell me it's okay....
05-22-07, 06:16 PM
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someone tell me it's okay....
aluminum. carbon fork. multiple gears. brakes.
i know i needed it, but i also need someone to tell me it's okay to have it. i was at least holding out to have steel and some vintage love...oh, well.
oh, and i'll still be riding my trusty workday warhorse, the fixed gear, for work.
i know i needed it, but i also need someone to tell me it's okay to have it. i was at least holding out to have steel and some vintage love...oh, well.
oh, and i'll still be riding my trusty workday warhorse, the fixed gear, for work.
05-22-07, 06:21 PM
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well, it's more weird to me that i have a modern road bike. a dream road bike would be, say, an old de rosa with full campy record or something.
cannondale with ultegra/105 mix isn't bad, though. just so unlike anything i thought i'd ever own, i'm having to get used to the fact that i now do.
cannondale with ultegra/105 mix isn't bad, though. just so unlike anything i thought i'd ever own, i'm having to get used to the fact that i now do.
05-22-07, 06:24 PM
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heh...i'd be out riding it and getting used to the feel of my new steed, but i need road shoes so i can, you know, use the clipless pedals. i've used clips and straps for a while and no longer have cycling shoes.
05-22-07, 06:41 PM
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actually, i may try those out. i used to live in road shoes, but since i've started just wearing sneakers, i may just go that route. thing is, i'm thinking about putting on some look-style pedals i have. i don't think you can put look-style cleats on mountain shoes, can you?
05-22-07, 06:55 PM
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Of course it's ok, and you shouldn't look to these dorks
for validation. Anyone who only owns a fixed gear bike
is doing themselves a disservice.
My Giant TCR0 with full Dura Ace weighs less and cost
as much as my fixed gear.
for validation. Anyone who only owns a fixed gear bike
is doing themselves a disservice.
My Giant TCR0 with full Dura Ace weighs less and cost
as much as my fixed gear.
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05-22-07, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by humancongereel
i don't think you can put look-style cleats on mountain shoes, can you?
hope you have a lot of fun on your beercan/plastic cheater bike
05-22-07, 08:38 PM
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I had a Felt road bike briefly, had to sell it.
I weep daily.
I weep daily.
05-22-07, 08:38 PM
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road bikes rule. with something like a c-dale and 105 you're getting about the most performance for dollar available. all anyone really needs is a decent alu frame, carbon fork, and some 105 or veloce components. you'll love it.
05-22-07, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by humancongereel
actually, i may try those out. i used to live in road shoes, but since i've started just wearing sneakers, i may just go that route. thing is, i'm thinking about putting on some look-style pedals i have. i don't think you can put look-style cleats on mountain shoes, can you?
I HIGHLY recommend using clipless with your road bike. Waaaay more efficient.
Oh, and congratulations on the C-dale! I just got a Trek 2100 yesterday - my first nice road bike. I'm so excited to go on a long road ride tomorrow.
05-22-07, 08:55 PM
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First you leave the northwest, now this?
What's going on Ian?
Just kidding, new road bikes are fun, I just wish I had the money for one myself.
What's going on Ian?
Just kidding, new road bikes are fun, I just wish I had the money for one myself.
05-22-07, 09:03 PM
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I'll trade you my steel 12 speed if it would make you feel better.
It's got lugs and downtube friction shifters...
It's got lugs and downtube friction shifters...
05-22-07, 11:44 PM
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i've been riding one for a few weeks now, old centurion with clips and straps but its all i have till i get my new fixed gear.. i'm loving it more and more everyday.
05-22-07, 11:47 PM
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I loves me some gears and coasting.
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Originally Posted by doofo
modern road bikes are a wonderful values especially used
and are great technology too
fun fun fun
and are great technology too
fun fun fun
05-23-07, 12:11 AM
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hcr bro I am saving for an orca soooo I am sure you'll be fine
05-23-07, 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Retem
hcr bro I am saving for an orca soooo I am sure you'll be fine
05-23-07, 02:35 AM
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They look like Nokon - only a frame is left.
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05-23-07, 03:52 AM
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I truly love my modern road bike. I have a Look 555 that's a dream to ride, it's so comfortable and I find myself doing 75-100 miles rides when I just planned on going out for a couple of hours I like being on it that much.
You need a shoe with a 3 bolt pattern to fit Look or SPD-SL cleats, but good road shoes are so nice to ride in. If you hunt around you can often find deals on last years model at good prices, I paid £55 for a pair of carbon Shimano R130's that are a good quality shoe.
If you plan on long rides, I would go with good road shoes as opposed to MTB shoes, as they are generally a lot lighter, and after all they are rotating mass in the same way that wheels are so less weight here makes more of a difference overall.
You need a shoe with a 3 bolt pattern to fit Look or SPD-SL cleats, but good road shoes are so nice to ride in. If you hunt around you can often find deals on last years model at good prices, I paid £55 for a pair of carbon Shimano R130's that are a good quality shoe.
If you plan on long rides, I would go with good road shoes as opposed to MTB shoes, as they are generally a lot lighter, and after all they are rotating mass in the same way that wheels are so less weight here makes more of a difference overall.