April 19th, 2009, 12:29 AM | #1 |
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Name: Howard
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Help me buy a bike with less power
I remember a while back some people here were talking about their road bikes. I am in the process of trying to buy one for around 100 on craigslist.
Could anyone give me some tip/tricks on how to distinguish a good/bad bike Should someone like me with no experience whatsoever on a road bike get a fixie. And also, what are some good brands? I remember seeing some vintage Peugeot bikes. But my point is, I know jack about road bikes so could you give me some info plz? |
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April 19th, 2009, 07:05 AM | #2 |
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Well, if your looking for less power (and I don't see why you would!) ... get a Kawasaki Eliminator 125 ... it's a got good ride, but is less the bike than any 250. Or just get a got scooter ... I saw a post about a guy riding a neat little Honda all over the place, a Ruckus? Search it up and see what ticks.
But hey, I don't know jack about other brands. All I've ever ridden is Honda and Kawas... Should you get a fixie (new term to me)? Not unless you can tell a left handed spanner wrench from a right handed spanner wrench... Just don't buy anything that has been dropped and abused, it will be obvious to the naked eye. Yeah, I know, not much help .... sorry. |
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April 19th, 2009, 09:23 AM | #3 |
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April 20th, 2009, 08:38 PM | #4 | |
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April 20th, 2009, 09:29 PM | #5 |
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Name: Howard
Location: Cypress, So. Cal.
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sorry, i should have been more clear in stating that I was talking about a road bicycle. Thx everyone
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April 20th, 2009, 10:58 PM | #6 |
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Road bike have come a long way since I was into biking in late 80's to early 90's. The biggest advancement is the trigger shifter where the shifter and brake lever is integrated as one unit. The old style is the index shifter were you have to reach down to your bike's down tube to shift gears.
The other advancement is that you got lot more gears to shift. I use to only have 7 gear cassette on the back and two rings on front so that make it a 14 speed bike. Today's you got 10 gear cassette out back and some even have 3 rings on front which make it 30 speeds. 2-1/2 times more gear ratio to choose from! With your budget an older steel or aluminum frame is more likely as carbon frames still cost a fortune. Steel frame bikes ride more comfortable and more forgiving while aluminum frame ride a lot more stiff and harsh in general just like motorcycle frames. If this is your first bike, then I don't recommend going with a fixie or single speed even thought they're in fashion or in vogue but the truth is most people who got a single speed bike are on their third or forth bike after their road, mountain, DH, cruiser/commuter bikes. Do you drive a car with single speed?, a motorcycle with one gear? so a bicycle with one gear is cool to look at but other then that it make no sense to me, unless you're into gathering around coffe shops to shoot the BS thats 1 miles away from you house. |
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April 21st, 2009, 05:12 AM | #7 | |
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You will be the "power!" By choosing different gearing, you can vary the "effort" needed by your body to power the bike. If you're mechanically inclined, you might even consider building yourself a road bike. That is what I did 20+ years ago. I'm pretty sure Cannondale will still sell a frame/fork combination. Down the road, if you want to upgrade, then you can trade the frame in and get a discounted new one. |
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