phatsprinter

Hello, My name is Gregg, and I just bought a Motobecane record 2007 with: SPECS ON THE RECORD INCLUDE: KINESIS DOUBLE BUTTED 7005 ALUMINUM FRAME, KINESIS CARBON FIBER FORK, NEW 2006 SHIMANO TIAGRA RR DER, SHIMANO 3300 FRT DER, SHIMANO 3300 24-SPEED SHIFTERS, TEKTRO DUAL PIVOT BRAKES WITH SHIMANO LEVERS, FSA ALUMINUM TRIPLE CRANK, ALEX / M-WINGS WHEEL SET, ALUMINUM ROAD PEDALS, M-WINGS HANDLEBAR, M-WINGS STEM, M-WINDS SEATPOST, AND A SUPER COMFORTABLE ROAD SADDLE.

It is Yellow in color. I'm very excited to get into road biking! What do you think about these bikes? Do you have any suggestions for a newbie and road biking? My girlfriend is looking for a cheaper road bike any suggestions here either? I look forward to talking to you all about this great sport! Thanks for the time all!
Gregg

East Hill

There's always one of these for your girlfriend:

https://www.bikeforums.net/commuting/237231-review-gmc-denali-bicycle.html

Although it may take a few days to read the whole thing .

Welcome to BF!

East Hill

phatsprinter

Yes, I was looking at a denali like that one, but a little different. Would she be able to keep up with me? She just told me she wants a decent bike under 400.00. I want to get her something that will last awhile and do well on longer trips/ 40-60 mile trips. She is a big time runner so her legs can handle a decent bike.

ZeRinger

Welcome Gregg,

You don't say what part of MN you are in but the Tour de Tonka will be taking place on Saturday, August 4th beginning in Wayzata, MN at the Deephaven Community Center. See minnetonkacommunityed.org for more ride info. It is a very well organized ride with LOTS of riders... expecting 1500+ this year from what I have heard.

Cheers,

Darin

East Hill

I'd say so if she is a runner, although cycling uses different muscles. I'm not certain how long it will last--although it will last longer if either of you have any wrenching skills. If you're serious about a decent bike under $400, though--there aren't any really decent road bikes. The only way you can get a decent bike for the amount is if you can find a nice used one. They are out there, it's just a matter of looking.

Have you gone down to a local bike shop to see about sizing for your girlfriend?

East Hill

phatsprinter

I'm from around Duluth, Minnesota. Up in the woods! She is 5'5 so around 52 cm would be right. What you think of these?

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...2282&rd=1&rd=1

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...6288&rd=1&rd=1

phatsprinter

Or this one? Sorry for being a dumb newbie, but I'm excited about this new hobby!

https://cgi.ebay.com/2008-ALUMINUM-RO...QQcmdZViewItem

East Hill

Yes, any of those would work.

East Hill