New Guy From New Jersey
04-23-08 | 07:18 AM
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New Guy From New Jersey
Hey all,
I just joined because I'm looking to get a road bike and do a lot more riding then I've done in the past. I have a 20some year old mountain bike that I've been trying to manage with but as I'm beginning to ride more on the road it's obvious I need new wheels. I know next to nothing about cycling and a brief browse of this forum really shows me I have a lot to learn.
Michael
I just joined because I'm looking to get a road bike and do a lot more riding then I've done in the past. I have a 20some year old mountain bike that I've been trying to manage with but as I'm beginning to ride more on the road it's obvious I need new wheels. I know next to nothing about cycling and a brief browse of this forum really shows me I have a lot to learn.
Michael
04-23-08 | 07:21 AM
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the dog ate my earbuds
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,118
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From: Jersey Shore
Bikes: Colnago CT-1 B-stay Campy Carbon Record, '05 Litespeed Siena Campy, Bridgestone X03 , Peugeot dream bike gets FIXED, Waterford Campy Record Colbalto, Motobecane Tandem in perfect condition, A Belgium made Bertin that was sent by an angel
hey.. NJ here too. welcome!
Nice day, stop poking around in the forum and go ride your bike!
where's home?
Nice day, stop poking around in the forum and go ride your bike!
where's home?
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Litespeed Siena, Campy
Peugeot U010, Deep V's in orange and fixed
Bridgestone X03 - the beer bike
Waterford R2200, Campy Chorus/Super Record Cobaltobrakes
Motobecane Tandem - Craigslist find
Belgium Bertin. an angel spared it and sent it my way.
Fuji Folding 4130 Mountain bike - Marlboro edition trash find
Specialized HR -A1, latest trash find (who throws bikes out??!!)
Litespeed Siena, Campy
Peugeot U010, Deep V's in orange and fixed
Bridgestone X03 - the beer bike
Waterford R2200, Campy Chorus/Super Record Cobaltobrakes
Motobecane Tandem - Craigslist find
Belgium Bertin. an angel spared it and sent it my way.
Fuji Folding 4130 Mountain bike - Marlboro edition trash find
Specialized HR -A1, latest trash find (who throws bikes out??!!)
04-23-08 | 07:23 AM
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Lanky Lass
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 21,434
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From: Take a deep breath, and ask--What would Sheldon do?
Bikes: Nishiki Nut! International, Pro, Olympic 12, Sport mixte, and others too numerous to mention.
Hi Michael, what's your mountain bike? You don't necessarily need new wheels, but some slicks for your bike would probably help considerably!
Welcome to BF, and feel free to PM me with any questions
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East Hill
Welcome to BF, and feel free to PM me with any questions
!East Hill
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04-23-08 | 08:39 PM
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Joined: Aug 2002
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From: south jersey
welcome!
NSEW nj?
check out eBay or craigslist for a used, in good shape, starter road bike, ride it, and then decide if upgrade is what you're looking for. easthill has a good suggestion of wheel upgrade as well, unless you are working with a sears, wally-world, or huffy.
welcome x2 and where abouts in nj area are you from?!!
tomg
NSEW nj?
check out eBay or craigslist for a used, in good shape, starter road bike, ride it, and then decide if upgrade is what you're looking for. easthill has a good suggestion of wheel upgrade as well, unless you are working with a sears, wally-world, or huffy.
welcome x2 and where abouts in nj area are you from?!!
tomg
04-24-08 | 05:02 PM
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I'm in Edison. I have a Nishiki bike now. It was pretty much the cheapest bike the shop had when I bought it. It has served me well when I would ride it, but has sat dormant for many years and got pretty rusty. I resurrected a few years ago and put tires more suitable for road riding. I'm at a point in my riding where I'm going for longer rides and this bike just isn't hacking it. Around town or 10 miles on the canal is fine but trying to push 20 plus on the road is tough. I tried some road bikes at the local shop and was quite impressed with the way they feel. Now I just need to wade though all the info and make an informed decision.
Michael
Michael
04-24-08 | 05:13 PM
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J E R S E Y S B E S T
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: DC
I used to live down in Highland Park, and there was a decent bike shop there.
Check out the Trek 1200 or the Trek 1500, or their component equals from Giant, Specialized, and Fuji.
Most bikes come with Shimano components, and the model line up from worst to best goes Sora, Tiagra, 105, Ultegra, and Dura Ace. I never liked the Sora stuff, especially the shifters, so find a bike either new or used, with Tiagra or 105 components.
Check out the Trek 1200 or the Trek 1500, or their component equals from Giant, Specialized, and Fuji.
Most bikes come with Shimano components, and the model line up from worst to best goes Sora, Tiagra, 105, Ultegra, and Dura Ace. I never liked the Sora stuff, especially the shifters, so find a bike either new or used, with Tiagra or 105 components.
