What should I be lookin at? Brands parts.. im 180lbs. Never had one in my life. Sugestions
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the one that fits you the best and is in your price range
I've heard campy[HTML_REMOVED]shimano, but don't know if thats forsure.
but definately get sized for a bike.
the one that fits you the best and is in your price range
I've heard campy[HTML_REMOVED]shimano, but don't know if thats forsure.but definately get sized for a bike.
yeah, my brother is currently building up his steel roadbike, and he was trying to decide between campy and shimano, and he ended up going with ultegra. its not built yet, but the quality of the full ultegra groupo seems top notch.
but, if you want to be a real pimp ross, you need dura ace.
wow, M&M, you're a fucking dick!
don't be so politically correct, this is stacy kohut, not fucking rick hansen your talkin too……..
Ross man. Get fitted. The MOST important thing. Even if you don't buy a bike from the store you get fitted at, ensure that the bike you are interested in fits you properly. The easiest mistake to make is being blinded by special parts, shiny frames materials, etc. You can always swap components, but if you get a frame that isn't right, you are going to HATE biking.
Since you can get a nice deal on giants, look into the ocr lineup. They are awesome bikes and have the best geo thus far that I have found. Of course, I haven't gone more than 75 miles yet, so the geo could be totally wrong for longer rides, but so far so good.
A fitting is not cheap, but it is definitely worth every penny if it gets you on the right bike.
…why a roadbike? you trying to trim down on your 'cofat?
dear DW,
since you got like a million bucks now, can i borrow $2850 for a Revolt frame?thanks,
steve
ross go for a specialized allez beautiful bieks built well
reasonable prices.
Could not agree more… most bang for your buck! I mean they start around $850 and then the sky is the limit.
I would wager on speeding at least $1500.00. You will get a very very nice bike that will last a very long time and will be really light.
Fit is so important. But I will say that going to a preofessional fitter is a bit extreme. Go to a bike shop that you trust and they should have all the answers…
Hope that helps!
It doesn't have to be La Bicycletta or oher 'specialist' shop, any shop that sells road bike can fit people. Its not that hard. You've also got some room to play with in terms of bike fit - it doesn't have to be down to the exact mm in order for you have a good ride. Go spend $1500-$2000 max and you'll be happy.
ross, simon sold a guy an allez who 250pounds.
he rides it daily
carbon and all no troubles.
yeah no "weight limit" on specialized carbon frames.
ross i got a scott s1 last month of ebay. brand new full ultegra and i have carbon shimano shoes and ultegra pedals all for 1200
i found that with the scott i could get a way nice bike cheaper because they arnt a "big" brand like spec,giant, or trek
i know a guy who has a opus its really nice.
but you deffinetly dont have to spend alot. keep in mind you will be wanting shorts, pedals, shoes etc*
brokezors
look for good deals on the net
my buddy was selling the most amazing roadbike ever for an unbelievable price
Lemond Tete De Course -[HTML_REMOVED]carbon/titantium frame
full durace
everything full carbon
carbon aero rims
but its hard to do it online unless you know what size you need
at the shop i work at we do an advanced fitting system and it gets you fully setup for your bike. Try and find one that measures a you inseam, arm lenghts etc. as well as setting up your cleats to get them in the just right position. It makes a huge difference on a road bike. good luck
2 billion degrees Kelvin
I'll throw in another vote for "go for fit first". There a reason some road frames come in like 10 sizes! Weight distribution is key, and it's not like fitting a mtb.
Right by MEC (2bl east) is a shop with a mechanic who's a lot less pretentious than bicicletta - it's called mightyRiders. The guy seriously knows his stuff and has the fit machine. With yer budget, he could set you up on opus, surly or soma in the perfect size in 10sp 105 or ultegra. honestly, the guy there is one of the most knowledgable in the city.
one other thing to consider - you're first road bike is time to dial in what you like about fit and parts. DOn't go high end till you've got 3-4000kms under you, they you'll know tonnes more about what matters to you. Then if you still dig it, go for bling in your size n taste.
NSMBA member.
ross will go for bling first off dont bother preching he has more money then he knows what to do with. hell he has 3 ipods
brokezors
I bought and resto-modded a vintage steel Olmo this spring based on a fitting with Ed Luciano at Mighty Riders. Not only did he take into account my chronic lower back issues and patellar tendinitis, but he also recognized that I was crossing over from BMXy-style pedal mashing and set me up to develop a smooth spin; all with the overall goal of setting me up in a fairly aggressive courieresque street riding position. I'm an awkward fit, and he genuinely seemed to enjoy the challenge of getting me set up right, despite the fact that I wasn't even going to buy a bike from him.
If I hadn't lucked into the Craigslist steal-of-the-century, though, I think I would have ended up going the bikesdirect route with the set of measurements Ed gave me, and dumping the $ I saved into customizing the componentry and making it fit right. I also think there's an important distinction to be made between "road bikes" and "street bikes," and suspect that MTB/BMX crossover riders may want to consider overbuilding in the touring/criterium/messenger vein.
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