Bike Type Dilemma
08-03-13 | 12:44 PM
#51
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From: Somewhere in TX
Bikes: BH, Cervelo, Cube, Canyon
Ok, let's talk about cross and hybrid bikes.
1. So the tires and frame are thicker. I get that.
2. But it doesn't have to have front suspension?! I thought that was the main point.
3. And what's the advantage of drop bars in an urban environment? You should rather sit a bit more upright to see the traffic better.
1. So the tires and frame are thicker. I get that.
2. But it doesn't have to have front suspension?! I thought that was the main point.
3. And what's the advantage of drop bars in an urban environment? You should rather sit a bit more upright to see the traffic better.
2. Suspension is annoying on the road. For the times you hop a curb, use technique. For rough roads, pick a line and pedal through it. The 35mm tires will take care of bumps.
3. Better leverage out of the saddle, more comfortable position for long rides.
08-03-13 | 03:59 PM
#52
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Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
Nirn, you need one of each type of bike to appreciate the differences.
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08-03-13 | 05:46 PM
#53
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From: Puget Sound
Bikes: 2007 Rocky Mountain Sherpa 30 (bionx), 2015 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Ultegra
Hi, I know there's already a lot of discussion on the topic of mountain vs. road, but I still have a lot of questions.
I'd really like a road bike, but I'm not sure how it would work out in the city.
For example, you need to hop on a sidewalk, what do you do?
Aren't you worried about damaging your road bike, especially if it doesn't have any front suspension? What if you hit the rear wheel to hard?
And what about this?
What do you use? Thoughts, opinions?
I'd really like a road bike, but I'm not sure how it would work out in the city.
For example, you need to hop on a sidewalk, what do you do?
Aren't you worried about damaging your road bike, especially if it doesn't have any front suspension? What if you hit the rear wheel to hard?
And what about this?
What do you use? Thoughts, opinions?
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