It's not the bike... it's the rider
09-04-10, 10:27 PM
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1/2 inch should not pose a problem. make sure you take your new bike in for initial break in tune up. have them check the rear wheel spoke tension. not sure how much you weigh but my brother had to upgrade to a higher spoke count wheel because of his low spoke count bontrager wheels that came with his trek 1.5.
09-04-10, 10:47 PM
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Funny timing on this, I ride a trek hybrid, have been researching road bikes, and *almost* bought one today. I'm also a software engineer (but not overweight).
Anyway, 16mph doesn't seem fast enough to really show off the aero advantage of a road bike over the hybrid. Once you bring your speeds up I think you'll really start getting the full benefits of having drop bars and the lower riding position.
Anyway, 16mph doesn't seem fast enough to really show off the aero advantage of a road bike over the hybrid. Once you bring your speeds up I think you'll really start getting the full benefits of having drop bars and the lower riding position.
09-04-10, 10:51 PM
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Today I made a move, solve my trek 7200 hybrid and bought a road bike, a brand new Allez Elite 2010.
Bike, pedals, shoes, helmet and $1300 later I went to my first ride. Nothing new the same 12 miles/45 minutes route that I used to ride every morning on my trek 7200. After the ride I checked the chronometer and I noticed I whopping 43 minutes.
My dream bike gave me an increased average speed of 0.5MPH, little back pain and a damn sore butt for only $1300.
I know... it's not the bike, it's the rider. but the point is, don't expect to become an Alberto Contador just because you bought the most expensive bike in the store.
Tomorrow I will go out to with some Allen keys and try to get a better fit.
Bike, pedals, shoes, helmet and $1300 later I went to my first ride. Nothing new the same 12 miles/45 minutes route that I used to ride every morning on my trek 7200. After the ride I checked the chronometer and I noticed I whopping 43 minutes.
My dream bike gave me an increased average speed of 0.5MPH, little back pain and a damn sore butt for only $1300.
I know... it's not the bike, it's the rider. but the point is, don't expect to become an Alberto Contador just because you bought the most expensive bike in the store.
Tomorrow I will go out to with some Allen keys and try to get a better fit.
"Rule 4: It is, absolutely, without question, unequivocally, about the bike. Anyone who says otherwise is obviously a twatwaffle."
09-04-10, 10:54 PM
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whole different discussion and doesn't hold much water in regards to carbon vs aluminum. hello have you ever heard of a CAAD9. I did then got one.
09-05-10, 04:22 AM
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Today I made a move, solve my trek 7200 hybrid and bought a road bike, a brand new Allez Elite 2010.
Bike, pedals, shoes, helmet and $1300 later I went to my first ride. Nothing new the same 12 miles/45 minutes route that I used to ride every morning on my trek 7200. After the ride I checked the chronometer and I noticed I whopping 43 minutes.
My dream bike gave me an increased average speed of 0.5MPH, little back pain and a damn sore butt for only $1300.
I know... it's not the bike, it's the rider. but the point is, don't expect to become an Alberto Contador just because you bought the most expensive bike in the store.
Tomorrow I will go out to with some Allen keys and try to get a better fit.
Bike, pedals, shoes, helmet and $1300 later I went to my first ride. Nothing new the same 12 miles/45 minutes route that I used to ride every morning on my trek 7200. After the ride I checked the chronometer and I noticed I whopping 43 minutes.
My dream bike gave me an increased average speed of 0.5MPH, little back pain and a damn sore butt for only $1300.
I know... it's not the bike, it's the rider. but the point is, don't expect to become an Alberto Contador just because you bought the most expensive bike in the store.
Tomorrow I will go out to with some Allen keys and try to get a better fit.
09-05-10, 04:27 AM
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Basically, it comes down to the fact that A) Your bike wasn't holding you back, B) You're out of shape, and C) The benefits that the roadbike gave you weren't enough to overcome B.
16 on my roadbike is on the hoods, lightly peddling while drinking water with people around or something. Get into the drops, raise your rpm to about 100, and start peddling. If I were you, I would aim for holding about 20-22.5 mph for periods of time. This is a pretty typical roadbike cruising pace, you should be able to hold it for many miles.
16 on my roadbike is on the hoods, lightly peddling while drinking water with people around or something. Get into the drops, raise your rpm to about 100, and start peddling. If I were you, I would aim for holding about 20-22.5 mph for periods of time. This is a pretty typical roadbike cruising pace, you should be able to hold it for many miles.
09-05-10, 07:58 AM
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PS When I went from a Trek 1.5 to a CAAD9,
my numbers went up positively.
It is the rider and it is the bike.
my numbers went up positively.
It is the rider and it is the bike.
09-06-10, 06:15 AM
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Funny timing on this, I ride a trek hybrid, have been researching road bikes, and *almost* bought one today. I'm also a software engineer (but not overweight).
Anyway, 16mph doesn't seem fast enough to really show off the aero advantage of a road bike over the hybrid. Once you bring your speeds up I think you'll really start getting the full benefits of having drop bars and the lower riding position.
Anyway, 16mph doesn't seem fast enough to really show off the aero advantage of a road bike over the hybrid. Once you bring your speeds up I think you'll really start getting the full benefits of having drop bars and the lower riding position.
Annnd yes, BUMPS hurt. My area loves to think that sink holes shouldn't be covered up and the caps are all missing. Sometimes with some crud on the road I forget my relative distance to the next sink hole then it is - WHACK - OHHHHHH that hurt! I listen for a "pfffffffff" sound from the tires, sit back on the seat and continue going.
You only need to worry if you hear a mechanical - metallic sound (something really broke) and a "pffffff" you got a flat! Do your best to relax and loosen up the arms next time you hit some bumps, you will notice a HUGE difference.
09-06-10, 07:01 AM
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I'm also a Software Engineer and I'm not fat, but I do admit that there are a lot of lazy-characteristics tempting my fellow colleagues everyday. Not making your own lunch every single day?? C'mooon that's ten minutes in the morning.
Annnd yes, BUMPS hurt. My area loves to think that sink holes shouldn't be covered up and the caps are all missing. Sometimes with some crud on the road I forget my relative distance to the next sink hole then it is - WHACK - OHHHHHH that hurt! I listen for a "pfffffffff" sound from the tires, sit back on the seat and continue going.
You only need to worry if you hear a mechanical - metallic sound (something really broke) and a "pffffff" you got a flat! Do your best to relax and loosen up the arms next time you hit some bumps, you will notice a HUGE difference.
Annnd yes, BUMPS hurt. My area loves to think that sink holes shouldn't be covered up and the caps are all missing. Sometimes with some crud on the road I forget my relative distance to the next sink hole then it is - WHACK - OHHHHHH that hurt! I listen for a "pfffffffff" sound from the tires, sit back on the seat and continue going.
You only need to worry if you hear a mechanical - metallic sound (something really broke) and a "pffffff" you got a flat! Do your best to relax and loosen up the arms next time you hit some bumps, you will notice a HUGE difference.
09-06-10, 10:16 AM
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