Originally Posted by gpsblake

I made it fit me physically by adjusting the handlbars and seat post.

Have no idea if it really fitted me or not as far as frame size, it was a slightly used Raleigh road bike when I was the in the UK and never got "fitted' for it. And yes, I have ridden it looking like I came from a construction site at times as I had a blue-collar part time job while I was stationed there moving furniture around the base. I don't know a thing about riding in clipless pedals but my bike had straps which I removed.

Now as far as maintenance on bikes, yea, I do that myself. Saves me a bundle just like GEICO.

As for me, I won't buy another true road bike though. I prefer my hybrid with the 700x35c tires. Smoother ride on these rural South Carolina roads.