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Well, road bikes may be nice, but I don't think they would do me much good when I'm several miles from a paved surface, going up and down very unimproved dirt/gravel/caleche/grass rock-strewn trails or deer paths trying to avoid cactus patches to get to a geocache. An that's a priority for me. :)
I can't imagine a road bike holding up to that for more than a very short time. So I need a trail bike as primary bike. I've been so far out in the boonies that there weren't any trails of any kind, I had to go cross-country relying on the GPS (I carry two) to get back to my car. Typical (showing my throw-away bike for places I wouldn't take my expensive one): http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/IMG_1942.jpg I'd still like to have a road bike, but it's not for primary use. |
Originally Posted by jmiked
(Post 13314045)
Well, road bikes may be nice, but I don't think they would do me much good when I'm several miles from a paved surface, going up and down very unimproved dirt/gravel/caleche/grass rock-strewn trails or deer paths trying to avoid cactus patches to get to a geocache. An that's a priority for me. :)
I can't imagine a road bike holding up to that for more than a very short time. So I need a trail bike as primary bike. I've ben so far out in the boonies that there weren't any trails of any kind, I had to go cross-country relying on the GPS (I carry two) to get back to my car. Typical (showing my throw-away bike for places I wouldn't take my expensive one): http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/IMG_1942.jpg Not saying I wouldn't like to have a road bike, but it's not for primary use. Nice looking bike... :thumb: |
Originally Posted by cehowardGS
(Post 13314869)
With no paved roads, I can plainly see a road bike wouldn't work out well. Shucks, I am skeptical to ride any of my babies over grass...;)
Nice looking bike... :thumb: http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/IMG_2029.jpg |
If you're even thinking of getting a road bike, it's going to eat at you until you get one; priority one or not. I would start hitting the web sites and see what you like, then go to a shop that sells them and test ride them before you buy.
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Originally Posted by jmiked
(Post 13308525)
Part of the reason I'm struggling with this is that I do a lot of geocaching, and end up pedaling down some pretty rough roads/trails which would destroy a road bike in short order, I think. I need to decide if I'll be riding paved roads enough to justify a road bike, or just go ahead and use the mountain bike for everything.
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Going to second Rong's suggestion of a cyclcross. I am an ex Mountain biker and occasionally in dry weather and on tracks not too severe- Have done a bit of XC on my road bikes- A CX would take it with no trouble.
AND- we have a severe route over here that is called the South downs Way. 100 miles and it is hard packed Chalk and ruts and Flints and requires a Mountain bike. OR a Cyclocross with good strong wheels and a Triple. If a Mountain will go there- so can a CX. Only limiting factor is the strength of the wheels- they do need to be good- and the gearing to suit the rider. |
Originally Posted by Mobile 155
(Post 13310287)
You are ok if you just went in a looked at road bikes. If however you touched one you are in trouble. Road bike infection is not only possible but likely. As you sit and percolate on it the infection grows and soon will reach your brain. Once that happens N+1 stikes and you are toast.
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Originally Posted by jmiked
(Post 13314950)
It's a surprisingly nice bike for a $250 department store bike. As I said, I use it for places I won't take my main ride, a Specialized Camber:
http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/IMG_2029.jpg That bike is serious.. :thumb: |
Another type of road bike suited to dirt and gravel roads.
http://salsacycles.com/bikes/vaya_3/ http://salsacycles.com/files/bikes/bikes_Vaya3_2012.jpg |
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