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Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-16, 03:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 927
Posted By ScaryPillow

I don't have the PSI, but the tires are the...

I don't have the PSI, but the tires are the common knobby type seen on most budget mtn bikes. I guess the PSI would be what a budget mountain bike's PSI would be.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-16, 03:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 927
Posted By ScaryPillow

Given that there isn't much of a difference...

Given that there isn't much of a difference between the true mountain bike and the race bike, the diminishing return is astounding.

The main reason to get a race bike isn't speed then I presume?...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-16, 03:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 927
Posted By ScaryPillow

Speed, vintage road bike vs. mountain bike?

20 mile distance, paved roads. How much faster would the road bike be?


520600

vs.

520601
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-16, 10:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,552
Posted By ScaryPillow

Yeah my budget is probably too low. I feel like a...

Yeah my budget is probably too low. I feel like a big expensive road bike depreciates too much, so road bikes are a bad investment.

The one real feature I am really looking for is integrated...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-16, 02:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,552
Posted By ScaryPillow

Budget road bike brands?

Right now I'm riding a $40 mountain bike that I got used off Kijiji. Money is a bit tight but I was wondering what brands or bikes would best suit me, used, with a budget of around $400 CAD.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-15, 06:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,220
Posted By ScaryPillow

Thank you all for the advice. I appreciate it.

Thank you all for the advice. I appreciate it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-15, 12:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,220
Posted By ScaryPillow

I change gears often because it's the fastest way...

I change gears often because it's the fastest way to accelerate. You wouldn't drive your car in one gear all trip would you? Same principle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-15, 11:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,220
Posted By ScaryPillow

What shifters should I get if I change gears a lot?

I change a few times a minute: when I accelerate or when going up/down inclines. What kind of shifters should I look for?

My budget is under $300 so looking at the used road bikes most of them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-15, 05:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 952
Posted By ScaryPillow

Buying first road bike, what's a good offer for this?

BRAND NEW 2014 (SIZE 54cm) JAMIS VENTURA ROAD BIKE - REG $900 | road | City of Toronto | Kijiji...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-15, 04:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,453
Posted By ScaryPillow

Thanks for your help! Something around 21.5"...

Thanks for your help!
Something around 21.5" would suit me using a size calculator.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-15, 04:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,298
Posted By ScaryPillow

What's the price sweetspot?

Where one can get great value in terms of performance and above which diminishing returns start kicking in heavily.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-15, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,453
Posted By ScaryPillow

Less than $500 but the cheaper the better.

Less than $500 but the cheaper the better.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-15, 03:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,453
Posted By ScaryPillow

Thank you to everyone for your responses. ...

Thank you to everyone for your responses.

Well that's a bit of a downer. Does anyone have a recommendation for a fast road bike with drop handlebars?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-15, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,453
Posted By ScaryPillow

Could I put integrated shifter on a vintage bike?

Hi everyone, first time posting here.
Budget's tight but is this doable for a person who has never really modified a bike before?

Putting integrated shifters like these:
Shimano Deore LX St...
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