What Bike to Get?
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glbrum posted 2 years ago.
I'd start off with a road bike. It is a lot more versitile and easyier to handle. You can do lenty well with the normal setup, but if you want areobars, all the more power to you. The aerobars will do some minor damage to your lower back until you get used to the position. Felt offers some pretty good bikes, but before you start looking for bikes, you need to set a price range. That will help you and anyone here that is trying to help.
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ggalvao posted 2 years ago.
And with a road bike you can participate on Road Cycling competitions too.
I'm on the same situation and I'm thinking about getting the Felt F80 road bike.
What do you guys think?
Oh, and about the upright position... It is known that road bike's position has a very higher toll on people's backs.
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glbrum posted 2 years ago.
ggalvao wrote:
Oh, and about the upright position... It is known that road bike's position has a very higher toll on people's backs.
You are correct. The first few rides can be a little tough on the back. As anything that uses new muscles, you will probably be sore after your rides and maybe even during, but I promise, as I went through the same problems, your back will adjust to the position and it will no longer hurt. You have to be patient, don't give up because of a little bit of pain, and you will get through it.
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Triguy98 posted 2 years ago.
Just make sure you get a professional fit to make sure that your positioning is correct. This will reduce the pain you feel by quite a bit. Usually, once you learn to relax while riding, and adjust to the new position, the pain goes away.
As for bikes, def. go road bike. All the mjor brands make fine road bikes. Just get one with a Shimano 105 level drivetrain. Tiagra and Sora are not really worth the $$ when the jump in price to 105 isnt much at all.
Visit all your local LBSs, find a shop you like that carries a bike you like. If you find a lousy shop, but a great bike, go to the manufacturer's website and see if there are any other dealers in your area. Dont buy from a bad shop!
Life is short. Play hard and get dirty doing it.
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bigdogtwo posted 2 years ago.
Good Road Bikes to consider that can last you awhile:
Cannondale R700 (105 stuff but CAAD8 frame which is a pro level frame)
Specialized Allez Elite
Trek 1500
Giant OCR1
Felt F80
Any of these bikes will serve you great. The Cannondale may run a bit more $$, but has better upgrade potential.
I'm starting to train for an Olympic Distance triathlon, right now I have mountain bike, but even with flat tires, I just seem to be going no where, and the up right position is starting to take its toll on my back. What is a good bike to start out with does anyone have any recommendations. Either a road bike (entry level) or go with a triathlon bike (entry level). Thanks.