DanielM

I have been training on a LifeCycle 9500hr for about the last five months.
I usually ride for two hours 5-6 days a week at a time average 36mph (don't know how that relates to the road) and when I do check the watts it's up around 275....


I want to go to a road bike and am wondering if anyone has any suggestions. I am 5'9 weigh in at 156 so I am in pretty decent shape. Money isn't too much of a issue.

Watched the tour this year and I have been looking at the Trek line, but have no idea of what to get?
Does used make sense?

Also does anyone know of any riding clubs in Virginia I live about an hour south of DC.

Thanks

Dan

telenick

This is a very aesthetically pleasing and functional application of carbon and titanium. Kinda spendy though.

telenick

Notice the laser cut ti tubes with the carbon inserts.

531Aussie

I'm sorry to be the one to break this to you, but you won't be averaging 36mph on the road
Even averaging 36kmh for two hours is a reasonable effort.

There's a gazillion different bikes you could buy, and not having a price limit will probably make it more difficult to choose

531Aussie

Acording to some calculations I just did at https://www.analyticcycling.com/ForcesPower_Page.html , 275 watts, at your body weight, on flat ground, with no wind, at sea level, etc, etc, will have you travelling at about 26.07mph

slvoid

36mph on a trainer will get you about half that in real life when you factor in wind, inclines, tire pressure, road conditions, fluid loss, etc.

If money's not a prob, take a look at a Merlin Cielo.

countryrider

I would get a decent bike to start, and see if you really love the sport. Then if money was really not an issue. I mean an extreme non-issue you can look at a custom bike. It will be fitted especially to you.

DanielM

Thanks,

I wasn't looking for input on how well I would do on the road just based off of effort inside what bike should I buy for the road...

Thanks for the feedback

DanielM

Very Very cool site..

Thank you