Newbie, bike recommendation needed?
10-16-19, 10:27 AM
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Does it speak to you? Will it whisper sweet nothings from the garage? If so, then that's the bike for you.
I'd suggest taking a few other things out for a spin now that you have a benchmark. I'd still suggest trying out steel and aluminium options, even if only to eliminate them from contention. Buy the one that you're still thinking about at the end of the day.
It's a love story! Just like you stick with the girlfriend you like most, you stick with the bike that you like! haha
Does it speak to you? Will it whisper sweet nothings from the garage? If so, then that's the bike for you.
I'd suggest taking a few other things out for a spin now that you have a benchmark. I'd still suggest trying out steel and aluminium options, even if only to eliminate them from contention. Buy the one that you're still thinking about at the end of the day.
10-16-19, 10:42 AM
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I am new to road cycling but I do feel I will progress quickly. I am an avid hiker/backpacker of 500+ miles yearly, so my endurance level and ability to climb will adapt quickly I think. I would be open to spending 1k-2k, don't want to go overboard, but want something that is reasonably high performance that can grow with me, but again I am a beginner. I look forward to any recommendations from experts.
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