Originally Posted by Notgrownup
(Post 17817952)
I wish I could commute to work, it's way too hot n humid here and we have no showers at works...I can just smell myself thinking about it.....
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Originally Posted by wolfchild
(Post 17823591)
That's a lame excuse for not commuting. A change of clothes and a little bit of deodorant is all that's needed.
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Hi, I am the OP (I guess that means original poster) of this thread. I finally decided to actually try a road bike. Today I tried the Giant Defy 3 and the Giant Revolt. Respectfully - no. This is not for me. You only know by actually trying. I am going to stick with my Trek road bike (with thinner tires). And I am going to smile at the 250 pound fatties that whiz by me on road bikes. I am happy with what I have. It is just after reading and reading you begin to wonder is there anything better? Geez...haven't we all done this with our wives???? I love my Trek and Spiderflex saddle. I love dressing 'unorthodox' with my hiking pants. I love when people tell me 'how to improve'. On my 11 mile trip to work I get two things - arteries of a 20 year old and a time to clear my mind (mental health). Geez, I guess we're scared to mention God here right? Believe it or not, while I ride my Trek on bike paths I pray. I have so many wonderful things (which I've worked really hard for). It is really a nice experience. And, as always I ride alone. By all means, feel free to shoot down my post.
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You have to feel good and comfortable about what you ride. I is ultimately your choice. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
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Absolutely
Your bicycles pay for themselves, so if you have the storage space, then go for it. I have two bikes that I switch between (I have a third that I need to rebuild and put into play). Figure out how much gas money you are saving a week a month a year and budget a portion of that for your bikes.
So yeah get that road bike and if your current ride is more pleasant then you have the roadbike as a back-up and or for those days you are short on time. More power to you! |
Westislander, no one here is going to shoot down your post. Riding is a very personal thing and everyone has different ideas and comfort levels. I applaud all bicyclists whatever bike they ride, what clothing they choose to wear or the speed at which they ride. I would, however, like to stop and tell people on the overpasses to DOWNSHIFT instead of struggling to pedal and look like they are about to fall over.
Safe riding! |
Someone called me on saying that my Fens weighs 18 pounds. They were absolutely right, I weighed it yesterday (it took me a week to find my hanging scale) and it weighs 23 pounds. I dunno, I don't pay any real attention to weight and I don't know what constitutes a "light" bike. I was probably reading ad copy for some other bike around the time I bought the Fens. It feels real light to me though, especially now with the rack off (I took it off to weigh the bike).
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