want to get into road cycling...
07-22-02, 09:10 PM
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want to get into road cycling...
Heya, new to this forum, and i've been looking for a good bike forum, this seems to be it! Well i've been mountain biking for years, but i never have the chance to really GO long distances because i end up going over lots of logs and rocks and other such obstacles (not that it's not fun). Yesterday i saw the Saturn team or whoever it was roll through my city going across the country. It got me thinking, how cool would that be to start racing next summer. For fun mostly. Anyways, i was wondering if anyone knew of any CHEAP (under $500 
) bikes that i could buy new or used and if they're good for starting. Also, where do you guys ride if you live in a city? My city isn't huge but the drivers are annoying and on my mountain bike i can just jump off the road, but on a road bike i won't have that option, do you guys just go with the flow? Basically i wanna buy a cheap bike now, train hard during the winter, buy a nice road bike next spring and get into as many competitions/benefits/bike rides, around the nation, as possible. Thanks for your information!
) bikes that i could buy new or used and if they're good for starting. Also, where do you guys ride if you live in a city? My city isn't huge but the drivers are annoying and on my mountain bike i can just jump off the road, but on a road bike i won't have that option, do you guys just go with the flow? Basically i wanna buy a cheap bike now, train hard during the winter, buy a nice road bike next spring and get into as many competitions/benefits/bike rides, around the nation, as possible. Thanks for your information!
07-23-02, 07:13 AM
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Almost every majjor maker will have their enrty level bike on clearance for about $500 or less shortly.There may also be some 2001 models kicking around too.Performance bike shops have their house brand at under $400.
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You should check out Felt bikes. They've got a model that starts at just under $600. that is a very nice bike w/ decent components.
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07-23-02, 02:24 PM
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K thanks, i'll check out the clearance sales and Felt as well. Perhaps someone could give me some help me out, i'm looking at a Vitus 979 road bike, Here's the Ebay link to bike
could someone tell me if this bike is worth 100-200 or so $$$? Btw i'm 5'11"ish will 52cm be good for me? Thanks
btw i'm not dr. gonzo from earth
could someone tell me if this bike is worth 100-200 or so $$$? Btw i'm 5'11"ish will 52cm be good for me? Thanks
btw i'm not dr. gonzo from earth
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Originally posted by DrGonzo
where do you guys ride if you live in a city?
where do you guys ride if you live in a city?
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Originally posted by DrGonzo
...... Also, where do you guys ride if you live in a city? My city isn't huge but the drivers are annoying and on my mountain bike i can just jump off the road, but on a road bike i won't have that option, do you guys just go with the flow?
...... Also, where do you guys ride if you live in a city? My city isn't huge but the drivers are annoying and on my mountain bike i can just jump off the road, but on a road bike i won't have that option, do you guys just go with the flow?
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