Hello from Florida w/a question
05-25-20, 05:54 AM
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Hello from Florida w/a question
Hi everyone. New to biking but im loving it. My question is, what's a good first road bike? Im wanting something older (vintage). I'll typically do 20mile rides a few times a week... No competitions and no commutes... Just pleasure riding and racing with some friends down trails
thanks and can't wait to see what I learn from everyone!
thanks and can't wait to see what I learn from everyone!
05-30-20, 06:50 AM
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Welcome to Bike Forums d4nny3!
06-06-20, 10:39 AM
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I an also new to the forum and also from Florida. I, too, am mostly into vintage bikes and recently had several handed down to me from my father. I can tell you there are a lot out there. Some expensive, some not so much. It depends on your personal taste. All of mine are touring models from a 74 Paramount to a 93 Specialized. Unfortunately, my father was about 4 inches taller than me and his bikes are all too big for me to ride comfortably.
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Welcome. Not sure as to vintage bikes to ride because I prefer carbon after I resisted for so long. But I have always heard a Reynolds steel frame is as classic as it gets and a great ride still to this day. Not sure I spelled that right as to the steel bike but some Google searches should lead you in the right direction. Check out the vintage forums too. Those folks that purchase and collect those bikes can lead you right.
