Hello from Berkeley, CA
10-13-10 | 01:57 PM
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Hello from Berkeley, CA
Hello everyone,
I just regained interests in bicycles (after years of motorcycling), mainly for fitness/health reasons and have already realized that there is a lot to learn about these simple machines.
I just bought a touring bike branded as "Backroads Chimayo" and searching about it on google brought me here. The bike is very similar to mycoatl's bike. Mine is red, 61 cm frame.
https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/184230-new-bike-help-me-identify.html
Just put 2 miles this morning
and still have to get used to "friction shifting"
I just regained interests in bicycles (after years of motorcycling), mainly for fitness/health reasons and have already realized that there is a lot to learn about these simple machines.
I just bought a touring bike branded as "Backroads Chimayo" and searching about it on google brought me here. The bike is very similar to mycoatl's bike. Mine is red, 61 cm frame.
https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/184230-new-bike-help-me-identify.html
Just put 2 miles this morning
and still have to get used to "friction shifting"
10-13-10 | 02:31 PM
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Welcome to BikeForums.
Friction shifting???
That went out in the late 80s.
Have you looked at any new bikes? STI shifting (its been around for 20+ years) is SO MUCH easier and safer IMHO. No leaning way down to shift. The shifters are combined with the brake levers. But, to each his own.
Friction shifting???
That went out in the late 80s.Have you looked at any new bikes? STI shifting (its been around for 20+ years) is SO MUCH easier and safer IMHO. No leaning way down to shift. The shifters are combined with the brake levers. But, to each his own.
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
Last edited by RonH; 10-13-10 at 02:35 PM.
10-13-10 | 03:01 PM
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Welcome to BikeForums.
Friction shifting??? That went out in the late 80s.
Have you looked at any new bikes? STI shifting (its been around for 20+ years) is SO MUCH easier and safer IMHO. No leaning way down to shift. The shifters are combined with the brake levers. But, to each his own.
Friction shifting???
That went out in the late 80s.Have you looked at any new bikes? STI shifting (its been around for 20+ years) is SO MUCH easier and safer IMHO. No leaning way down to shift. The shifters are combined with the brake levers. But, to each his own.
Yes I did check out some new bikes, and my wife has a new hybrid bike and I agree that the STI shifters are much easier and that's what I am used to. I did go to several bike shops and realized that the bikes (esp the ones that fit me) were too expensive (~ 800) for me and I am not sure if I can commit so much time and money to cycling at this time. I hope to learn more about bikes, ride this bike for some time and then buy a newer bike.
