Is road cycling for me if I don't like crazy speeds ?
09-30-09, 11:27 PM
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Don't worry. Be Happy.
Pusing hard on a descent on the tour is pretty different to our average rides in BF-land.
Pusing hard on a descent on the tour is pretty different to our average rides in BF-land.
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BikeForums is like a nursing home. We all have boring stories, pointless arguments, always talk about what we have and don't have, and expect everyone to talk to us. And we're the survivors. We're constantly dying. Think about it; every cyclist in the world is on bikeforums until they die of road cycling-related deaths. It's probably the most risky thing you can do.
There is a 100% death rate for roadies. It's only a matter of time.\
My suggestion? Stay as far away from it as you possibly can.
There is a 100% death rate for roadies. It's only a matter of time.\
My suggestion? Stay as far away from it as you possibly can.
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BikeForums is like a nursing home. We all have boring stories, pointless arguments, always talk about what we have and don't have, and expect everyone to talk to us. And we're the survivors. We're constantly dying. Think about it; every cyclist in the world is on bikeforums until they die of road cycling-related deaths. It's probably the most risky thing you can do.
There is a 100% death rate for roadies. It's only a matter of time.\
My suggestion? Stay as far away from it as you possibly can.
There is a 100% death rate for roadies. It's only a matter of time.\
My suggestion? Stay as far away from it as you possibly can.
10-01-09, 12:25 AM
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By this logic, I should stop taking corners, since all of my wrecks have been while I was turning or as I was about to turn.
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BikeForums is like a nursing home. We all have boring stories, pointless arguments, always talk about what we have and don't have, and expect everyone to talk to us. And we're the survivors. We're constantly dying. Think about it; every cyclist in the world is on bikeforums until they die of road cycling-related deaths. It's probably the most risky thing you can do.
There is a 100% death rate for roadies. It's only a matter of time.
There is a 100% death rate for roadies. It's only a matter of time.
10-01-09, 05:56 AM
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OP...keep riding the MTB, you're not ready for a road bike just yet.
The day you finally realize you have been working way too hard riding...is the day you look into a road bike.
The day you finally realize you have been working way too hard riding...is the day you look into a road bike.
10-01-09, 06:10 AM
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OP, get the road bike. Ride it how you want. It's your ride.
Hill speed will bother you less as you do it more. There are many people on here that won't go anywhere near top speed down a hill, and there are those that try to get every last .1 mph out of a hill. Bottom line is that if you can climb it, you can brake it.
Hill speed will bother you less as you do it more. There are many people on here that won't go anywhere near top speed down a hill, and there are those that try to get every last .1 mph out of a hill. Bottom line is that if you can climb it, you can brake it.
10-01-09, 06:32 AM
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BikeForums is like a nursing home. We all have boring stories, pointless arguments, always talk about what we have and don't have, and expect everyone to talk to us. And we're the survivors. We're constantly dying. Think about it; every cyclist in the world is on bikeforums until they die of road cycling-related deaths. It's probably the most risky thing you can do.
There is a 100% death rate for roadies. It's only a matter of time.\
My suggestion? Stay as far away from it as you possibly can.
There is a 100% death rate for roadies. It's only a matter of time.\
My suggestion? Stay as far away from it as you possibly can.
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Let me explain. I currently ride a MTB, but most of the time I do it on the road. I'm starting to feel that a road bike would be much more efficient to tackle the asphalt, even though I have never ridden a road bike. Now, my concern is, I don't like fast speeds going downhill. At around 22 MPH downhill I start holding on for dear life and start to hit the brakes a little.
I was wondering if I could control the speed of a road bike to under 20 MPH by applying the brakes on such a situation. Will the breaks and rims be able to handle it ?
Basically I'm asking if you can take rides in a more relaxed fashion, instead of riding all the time like Lance going after Contador.
Do you think a road bike would be a wise choice for me ?
I was wondering if I could control the speed of a road bike to under 20 MPH by applying the brakes on such a situation. Will the breaks and rims be able to handle it ?
Basically I'm asking if you can take rides in a more relaxed fashion, instead of riding all the time like Lance going after Contador.
Do you think a road bike would be a wise choice for me ?
There are two kinds of cyclists...those who have had an accident and those who will. If you are lucky your accident(s) will not result in permanent injury.
10-01-09, 08:50 AM
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BikeForums is like a nursing home. We all have boring stories, pointless arguments, always talk about what we have and don't have, and expect everyone to talk to us. And we're the survivors. We're constantly dying. Think about it; every cyclist in the world is on bikeforums until they die of road cycling-related deaths. It's probably the most risky thing you can do.
There is a 100% death rate for roadies. It's only a matter of time.\
My suggestion? Stay as far away from it as you possibly can.
There is a 100% death rate for roadies. It's only a matter of time.\
My suggestion? Stay as far away from it as you possibly can.
10-01-09, 09:12 AM
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Ignore those who think you are asking a dumb question. There is no reason or rule that says one must achieve maximum speeds on descents in order to enjoy road cycling. I used to, but don't anymore because of an accident I had last year. My personal speed limit is 25mph and then only if the road is clear, clean, straight and without traffic.
There are two kinds of cyclists...those who have had an accident and those who will. If you are lucky your accident(s) will not result in permanent injury.
There are two kinds of cyclists...those who have had an accident and those who will. If you are lucky your accident(s) will not result in permanent injury.
MTB descending can be much steeper and in no other area of cycling do you use the brake to control your speed than MTBiking. that's why i thought it was a troll thread. MTBikers are on the brake the whole time so as not to fly off the side of the mountain.
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Ignore those who think you are asking a dumb question. There is no reason or rule that says one must achieve maximum speeds on descents in order to enjoy road cycling. I used to, but don't anymore because of an accident I had last year. My personal speed limit is 25mph and then only if the road is clear, clean, straight and without traffic.
There are two kinds of cyclists...those who have had an accident and those who will. If you are lucky your accident(s) will not result in permanent injury.
There are two kinds of cyclists...those who have had an accident and those who will. If you are lucky your accident(s) will not result in permanent injury.
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zeo max, I don't understand the problem here. Go for it. Get a road bike, the sooner the better. As someone who returned to cycling on a MTB, then picked up a road bike, I would say you should make the change because the road bike will give you more confidence on downhills over time. My MTB felt a little unsure at speeds above 25 MPH, but I like the road bike much better. Besides, it's easier to gain and maintain speed on the road bike. Buy one, you won't look back.
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10-01-09, 10:31 AM
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You can go as fast or slow as you like, the benefit of road vs mtb is you'll go faster with less effort but hills will still hurt and moving fast over flat ground requires effort. What part of PR are you in? I've ridden in the southwest, good times.
You can go as fast or slow as you like, the benefit of road vs mtb is you'll go faster with less effort but hills will still hurt and moving fast over flat ground requires effort. What part of PR are you in? I've ridden in the southwest, good times.
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There is no rule that you have to ride fast on a road bike.
I enjoy riding slow.
You may want to look at bikes that are made for a smooth slow ride, like a touring bike. This gives you some more speed that a mountain bike, and a nice comfortable ride.
If you are looking for the easiest way to get up to a certain speed, then a more aggressive road bike is probably a good choice... but it is all personal taste.
I enjoy riding slow.
You may want to look at bikes that are made for a smooth slow ride, like a touring bike. This gives you some more speed that a mountain bike, and a nice comfortable ride.
If you are looking for the easiest way to get up to a certain speed, then a more aggressive road bike is probably a good choice... but it is all personal taste.
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What?I suppse the car in the background jumped over him.
The guy in the back seat has his head out the window saying,"sorry dude".
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I guess you didn't look at the video. That's Jens Voigt from this year's tour. And yes he hit a bad patch and went down. Jens is a fine bike handler, but sometimes **** happens.
To the OP - get a decent bike with good components and tires. Take off the computer and ride. Don't worry about the speed. If you get uncomfortable then brake for pete's sake.
I've got friends who routinely run their speeds up into the mid 50's or higher. I usually start the slow freak out around 45-50. Just ride and stay comfortable. But - start with a good bike and tires.
The guy in the back seat has his head out the window saying,"sorry dude".
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I guess you didn't look at the video. That's Jens Voigt from this year's tour. And yes he hit a bad patch and went down. Jens is a fine bike handler, but sometimes **** happens.
To the OP - get a decent bike with good components and tires. Take off the computer and ride. Don't worry about the speed. If you get uncomfortable then brake for pete's sake.
I've got friends who routinely run their speeds up into the mid 50's or higher. I usually start the slow freak out around 45-50. Just ride and stay comfortable. But - start with a good bike and tires.
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10-01-09, 11:25 AM
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OP: I recommend getting a motorcycle. Once you become accustomed to riding 90+ with cars on all sides, going downhill at 50+ feels like watching televised golf or sitting in your Pa's easy chair with a sleeping puppy on your lap after you've just finished Thanksgiving dinner.
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