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DingoSeanProbably the best good roadbike bike under 1000$ you're going to find...
I mean, you might find some better models that would be a previous year bike out there for cheaper, but that bike is fucking awesome for the price.
Another great one would be the CAAD8 from Cannondale. Same geometry as their top end carbon frames, but it's made out of Aluminum. It's a fantastic training bike, about as affordable as the Allez, and pretty similar. Groupsets they throw on them out of the factory tend to be about the same sorta stuff as well.
Personally, having ridden both, I'd go with the Allez just because it's a bit stiffer ride, but the CAAD8 would be a little better for cruising with.
-5-11 +160 lbs.. don't think that matters
-I try ride about 1k miles a year
-20-30 mi per ride
-for mostly flat train as of right now but very likely am moving westward to the mountain this fall
-no more than $1.5k
As of right now i have a $400 cx bike from bikes direct made by "gravity" which is their store brand. It's worked well for college and managing commutes, even in the snow/ice/gravel/beat up streets and on steep hills, but i now really want to look into a road devoted bike
Go to your LBS and see what they have. I bought a Trek Madone 2.1 w/ Shimano 105, carbon fork and seat post for $950 when it retails for $1,300. I ended up spending $1600 when all was said and done (shoes, pedals, waterbottle holder, clothing, etc) but it was worth it.
Trying to get a road bike that will get me to and from campus (~2 miles) and that I can take out around the area on nice days. Been checking craigslist and I have an idea of the size I'm looking for (6'0 ft tall). I was thinking about getting a lugged/butted steel bike, for cost and durability. Anyone know anything about the following, or have anything to say about it?
Got this earlier in the summer. Never road biked but fell in love with it when I started. Unfortunately, I don't have any good friends that like to bike to come along on rides.
Got a pretty good deal on the bike too. Brand new with full Shimano 105 components with a couple further upgraded FSA parts. All for $850
Got this earlier in the summer. Never road biked but fell in love with it when I started. Unfortunately, I don't have any good friends that like to bike to come along on rides.
Got a pretty good deal on the bike too. Brand new with full Shimano 105 components with a couple further upgraded FSA parts. All for $850
Damn that is sweet.
Don't worry, I bike alone as well. Sometimes peaceful when all you can think about is the burning sensation in your legs
Don't worry, I bike alone as well. Sometimes peaceful when all you can think about is the burning sensation in your legs
I agree that it's nice to bike alone too. There's no one to hold you back and you can be alone in your thoughts, or just listening to music with no distractions.
JAHpowI agree that it's nice to bike alone too. There's no one to hold you back and you can be alone in your thoughts, or just listening to music with no distractions.
In the same regard, there is no friendly/serious competition or anyone to keep the motivation going if you're hitting the wall.
Like skiing, it's nice to ride with and without people. Depends on the route and the day.
blondie.Trying to get a road bike that will get me to and from campus (~2 miles) and that I can take out around the area on nice days. Been checking craigslist and I have an idea of the size I'm looking for (6'0 ft tall). I was thinking about getting a lugged/butted steel bike, for cost and durability. Anyone know anything about the following, or have anything to say about it?
.MASSHOLE.Look for around 56 in height if you are of average build.
Rather than speculation of body type and torso length etc equals a frame with xxcm size, or going to a legit shop and paying for a real fit session, this is one of the more comprehensive fit calculators that I have come across online;
If you are unaware, Competitive Cyclist is Backcountry.com's online bike emporium. I have not yet used this fit guide, nor am I affiliated with backcountry in any way. Just trying to make sure no one gets on a bike that's too large or small.
division.bellRather than speculation of body type and torso length etc equals a frame with xxcm size, or going to a legit shop and paying for a real fit session, this is one of the more comprehensive fit calculators that I have come across online;
If you are unaware, Competitive Cyclist is Backcountry.com's online bike emporium. I have not yet used this fit guide, nor am I affiliated with backcountry in any way. Just trying to make sure no one gets on a bike that's too large or small.
Oh agreed, but for something that is just a cruiser/short commuter, fit can be guessed. If he was looking to buy a bike for distance obviously that calculator plus a test ride is second best to a real fit
.MASSHOLE.Oh agreed, but for something that is just a cruiser/short commuter, fit can be guessed. If he was looking to buy a bike for distance obviously that calculator plus a test ride is second best to a real fit
Word.
I wasn't sure as to the type of mileage he was looking at putting on the bike during rides. 2 miles can be commuted on any bike, but not necessarily efficiently or comfortably. The questions that should be asked are how long are the bike rides going to be, what kind of terrain will the rides be taking him on, how fierce is the pace going to be, or will it just be mellow beer runs and swerving around campus in the sun?
Personally, being here in WA, I avoid steel frames. Rust isn't something I want to deal with on my bikes. There are definitely ways and products to keep steel in good shape, but I don't want to spend the time or money. That said, steel rides amazing, and there is a damn good reason why it's still being used for bike frames.
I'm keeping the bike indoors, so I don't know how worried I need to be about rust. I picked up a lugged steel frame Miyata with a flat rear tire for $60 tonight. It was cheap, and although it's a little big, it'll give me the opportunity to work on it a little bit. Great starter, stoked to see what I can do with it.
blondie.I'm keeping the bike indoors, so I don't know how worried I need to be about rust. I picked up a lugged steel frame Miyata with a flat rear tire for $60 tonight. It was cheap, and although it's a little big, it'll give me the opportunity to work on it a little bit. Great starter, stoked to see what I can do with it.
I did that the first week i had my new bike.. Then, just started leaving in garage. The bike is mad to withstand little rain and being rinsed (not hard spray) so I think it should be fine in a locked shed
louie.miragsI did that the first week i had my new bike.. Then, just started leaving in garage. The bike is mad to withstand little rain and being rinsed (not hard spray) so I think it should be fine in a locked shed
I live in an apartment though, in an area known for bike-napping. I've got enough space for it, the only hassle is bringing it through the door.
I was browsing Trek's new website for fun, and decided to check out the Silque, the women's specifically designed bike. The header image for the line of Silque bikes:
If I was racing with them, third place would be okay.
I ride a trek madone 2.1 with shimano 105. My family owns our local bike and ski shop so i grew up around them all. As for the bike its all stock, and it's an aluminum machine but it keeps up with all the locals and old racers on group rides, it has even beat em up a few climbs.
Also idk if anyones heard about trek's new lightest production bike ever, but my dad just got his a couple weeks ago and it's all the hype and more. I just wanted to throw that in there but its sick.
Went for my 4th ride ever on my new bike, and my crank arm and pedal just decided to rip off on my way up a hill. Of course then it started to rain, and I had to walk home in the rain.
RedPandaWent for my 4th ride ever on my new bike, and my crank arm and pedal just decided to rip off on my way up a hill. Of course then it started to rain, and I had to walk home in the rain.
Fuji Roubaix 2.0, I have a picture of it higher up on this thread. I went into the shop looking to buy a Specialized Allez Sport because I read a lot of good things about it. The guy at the shop talked this Fuji up a ton and it was on sale for what seemed like a good deal, and since I'm a newb I just went with what he was saying, and ended up buying it. I've been reading some pretty bad reviews about it, and that doesn't really bother me because the couple times I've actually ridden the bike I've really enjoyed it and I'm not at the level where I really care about small details that some might care about. When the whole damn crank arm ripped off though, that's sorta leading me to believe that this bike is a piece of shit, and really bumming me out. I'm taking it back into the shop today though and I'll see what they say.
RedPandaFuji Roubaix 2.0, I have a picture of it higher up on this thread. I went into the shop looking to buy a Specialized Allez Sport because I read a lot of good things about it. The guy at the shop talked this Fuji up a ton and it was on sale for what seemed like a good deal, and since I'm a newb I just went with what he was saying, and ended up buying it. I've been reading some pretty bad reviews about it, and that doesn't really bother me because the couple times I've actually ridden the bike I've really enjoyed it and I'm not at the level where I really care about small details that some might care about. When the whole damn crank arm ripped off though, that's sorta leading me to believe that this bike is a piece of shit, and really bumming me out. I'm taking it back into the shop today though and I'll see what they say.
def dude... warranty for sure!! I don't know too much, but could that have something to do with whoever put it together at the shop?
louie.miragsdef dude... warranty for sure!! I don't know too much, but could that have something to do with whoever put it together at the shop?
Yeah I could definitely see if having something to do with that. That's what I'm hoping for, because if it's a manufacturing defect then who knows what else is going to go wrong with the bike in the future.
RedPandaYeah I could definitely see if having something to do with that. That's what I'm hoping for, because if it's a manufacturing defect then who knows what else is going to go wrong with the bike in the future.
Any pictures by chance?
What is the brand of the crank?
And definitely just stop by your shop with the crank in hand and tell them what happened. If they are even a somewhat crappy shop, they should take care of you without question.
I've had a crank arm decide to strip out and drop a pedal just riding in a parking lot, and I've seen a friend lose a crank arm crossing a street. These things happen unfortunately.
Thankfully it wasn't catastrophic and just a "what the fuck?" moment; and you were able to walk home safely.
RedPandaYeah I could definitely see if having something to do with that. That's what I'm hoping for, because if it's a manufacturing defect then who knows what else is going to go wrong with the bike in the future.
I took it back to the shop and they were super nice about it and didn't charge me anything to fix it, so pretty much the best thing that could've happened. I've ridden it a couple times since then and it seems to be holding up fine, so it might've been just a weird manufacturing fluke, or something that went wrong when they were putting it together. Either way, it's fixed now and I'm happy :)
Looking into buying a road bike, but im coming from a mtb background and have little to know knowledge. Primarily it will be used for my 20 mile commute to school, but I would like to have something capable enough to ride like the Seattle to Portland and maybe even race a little. Is this possible all in one bike? Not sure where the disciplines and types of road bikes break up. Also, about what is my minimum budget for a capable bike?
byuboundLooking into buying a road bike, but im coming from a mtb background and have little to know knowledge. Primarily it will be used for my 20 mile commute to school, but I would like to have something capable enough to ride like the Seattle to Portland and maybe even race a little. Is this possible all in one bike? Not sure where the disciplines and types of road bikes break up. Also, about what is my minimum budget for a capable bike?
It is entirely possible to do everything on one road bike. Look into something with Shimano 105 components if possible if you want to race. I would imagine all your LBS's will be having sales sooner or later. For a bike with those components you would be looking at between 900-1600 depending on sales, year of bike, and brand.Since you will be traveling to and from school, finding one with rack capability may be of interest as well. I know the Trek Madone 2.1 and Cannondale CAAD 8 has the ability to attach them.
This bike doesn't fit you at all. You should be showing more seatpost than that, and the amount of headset spacers is interesting to say the least. I would think you'd do better on a smaller frame. Also ditch the straps and get road pedals, it'll change your life. Finally take side photos from the drive side ;)
Sucks not having much time to ride now that school is going. The only time I have to ride is in the morning and the most I ever get in before school is like 13-15 miles.
