Info on a new bike.

[DoucheMeister]

Anyone into cycling here? I was a runner for a few years, but the knees can't take it anymore.

So, I am switching to cycling for my cardio exercise. My only question is, what type to get? I haven't looked at bikes in years, and there are so many options today.

I am trying to decide between a road bike or a hybrid. And when looking at the road bikes, there are choices between the pure road with the skinny tires and drop bars, or the flat bar road with a little wider tires.

Any recomendations?

[sknight]

Hybrids are awful. Faggots and Jews ride hybrids, in addition to librarians and men that drive minivans.

Any other questions?

Lots of good road bikes out there. You have to set a price point, and then add 10-20% to it because most people want a bike and think low on price while having high expectations for it. There are many brands out there and many bang for the buck models, so it has to start with price, then you have to go into bike shops with NO INTENT TO BUY so you can figure out what size frame you need (in cm). Remember this as well, but also remember this is only an idea, as different companies have slightly different sizing methods and numbers aren't typically transferable. You have to get what feels right and if you're on the right track for a roadie, the fit will slope you over and stretch you out and feel initially uncomfortable, but over hours, this will not change. If you're trying to ride upright, as in with a hybrid or changing cockpit components to reflect this, it will feel fantastic initially, then after hour one and two, your back will feel like shit, your ass will hurt like a prison ****, and then you will hate riding, let alone how you feel after the fact.

Get some ideas and I'll be happy to help. Buster H is also a racer, although in mtb, but he might have some ideas.

Also join road bike review, as they're very helpful. I'm an mtber, but have lots of fit and sales experience with road bikes and was pretty devoted to getting people on the right bike, as opposed to simply making the sale.

PS- for comfort, look at the steel Jamis road bikes. Al is a very stiff material.

[DoucheMeister]

Thanks for the reply.

Here are 2 that my local bike shop was recomending. I haven't taken it for a spin yet, but will this week. They are both in the $500 - $650 range.

http://fujibikes.com/2007/bikes.asp?id=279&subcat=

http://www.khsbicycles.com/05_flite_250_07.htm

Any opinions?

[dodisman]

I use my HYBRID (Specialized Sirrus) for cross training on off days from my runs...especially when training for races...gives the knees a break from the pounding...but half the time i have it on a cyclops trainer so i can watch TV...but the thing cranks on the road as well...I paid around $725 or so when it was new (3 years ago)

[angrybeerguy]

I just bought a Trek 3900. I was told I ride it too much and should upgrade. I ride about 100 a week on paved and dirt trails. Was wondering what bike to get dont know if I want to stick with Trek. I like the mountian bike the best.

[Simby19]

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb303/wackbag19/cart_bike.jpg

[angrybeerguy]

NIce

[Biking Mexican]

Road is where it's at. I have a Trek Madone. That's alot more than you probably want to spend. Some of Trek's other models are good. Bicycle magazine rated the Trek 1000 as great bike. I was pretty impressed with Cannondale. Entry level bikes had frames made in the U.S. instead of China. Which ever one you pick it should be based on fit and comfort. Hope Canadian drivers have more respect for bikes than U.S.

[Razor Roman]

I'd say check out www.bikemania.biz ... a very reputable Wackbagger works for the site... ;)