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Old 10-31-08 | 01:11 PM
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From: Rocket City, No'ala

Bikes: 2014 Trek Domane 5.2, 1985 Pinarello Treviso, 1990 Gardin Shred, 2006 Bianchi San Jose

Short rides around town can take any geometry you want; from real aggressive track to laid-back cruiser. So you can get riser bars, bullhorns, moustache bars, drops, whatever you like. For longer rides, you'll need more hand positions so I'd go with drops or bullhorns. Aggressive geometry is best for slow moving tricks, weaving around pedestrians, traffic. Road bike geometry will feel better for the longer haul; depends on your fitness, size, weight, etc. A track bike screaming down a mountain at 45 mph would be quite scary(more likely to shimmy); scary enough on a road bike but thrilling.

Deep drop track stems look cool but for long rides you've got too much weight on your arms, shoulders, and it'll make your back hurt. Zero degree drop or even a slight rise is better.

I prefer mountain bike pedals/cleats but for riding around town most go with clips and straps so they can stay in their walking shoes. On longer rides, this isn't as important so I'd go with spd(mtb.) or spd-sl(road) type pedals and shoes.
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