Have 2012 Focus Izalco - should I buy a new bike?
07-02-20, 09:43 PM
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Have 2012 Focus Izalco - should I buy a new bike?
Hi All -
I am trying to decide whether I should buy a new bike.
I have a Focus Izalco from 2012. I have been very happy with the bike. Unfortunately, I had to give up cycling for the past few years. I am back into it now and expect to be able to continue cycling indefinitely. I use my bike for a combination of daily cardio and longer rides in the countryside.
I could buy a new bike in the $3-5k range. I could get disc breaks, of course. And I could get better shifters, maybe even an electronic groupset. Is there any other reason to upgrade? I don't care much, within reason, about bike weight and I'm not focused on getting the fastest bike possible.
Thanks for your input.
I am trying to decide whether I should buy a new bike.
I have a Focus Izalco from 2012. I have been very happy with the bike. Unfortunately, I had to give up cycling for the past few years. I am back into it now and expect to be able to continue cycling indefinitely. I use my bike for a combination of daily cardio and longer rides in the countryside.
I could buy a new bike in the $3-5k range. I could get disc breaks, of course. And I could get better shifters, maybe even an electronic groupset. Is there any other reason to upgrade? I don't care much, within reason, about bike weight and I'm not focused on getting the fastest bike possible.
Thanks for your input.
07-02-20, 10:46 PM
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Sounds like there is no need for a new bike, only a yen for one. Nothing wrong with that. However, if your current ride fits well, performs well and is not holding you back with respect to performance, I would keep on trucking with the Focus until it wears out or breaks.
However, if you posted your query simply because you wanted the support of others’ opinions in order to allow yourself to buy a new bike, you have the support of this experienced cyclist, overall idiot and owner of 12 road bikes.
However, if you posted your query simply because you wanted the support of others’ opinions in order to allow yourself to buy a new bike, you have the support of this experienced cyclist, overall idiot and owner of 12 road bikes.
07-02-20, 11:03 PM
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Sounds like there is no need for a new bike, only a yen for one. Nothing wrong with that. However, if your current ride fits well, performs well and is not holding you back with respect to performance, I would keep on trucking with the Focus until it wears out or breaks.
However, if you posted your query simply because you wanted the support of others’ opinions in order to allow yourself to buy a new bike, you have the support of this experienced cyclist, overall idiot and owner of 12 road bikes.
However, if you posted your query simply because you wanted the support of others’ opinions in order to allow yourself to buy a new bike, you have the support of this experienced cyclist, overall idiot and owner of 12 road bikes.
Were the additional gratuitous bikes, on the whole, worth their money in pleasure and happiness?
07-03-20, 09:10 AM
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I would suggest test riding some bikes with disk brakes and electronic shifting. These bikes will also probably have at least 28c tires with the ability to go wider. You may find the comfort of wider tires, the confidence of disks, and the convenience of electronic shifting, are good justifications to buy new. If not, keep using what you have.
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07-03-20, 09:27 AM
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hi all -
i am trying to decide whether i should buy a new bike.
I have a focus izalco from 2012. I have been very happy with the bike. Unfortunately, i had to give up cycling for the past few years. I am back into it now and expect to be able to continue cycling indefinitely. I use my bike for a combination of daily cardio and longer rides in the countryside.
I could buy a new bike in the $3-5k range. I could get disc breaks, of course. And i could get better shifters, maybe even an electronic groupset. Is there any other reason to upgrade? I don't care much, within reason, about bike weight and i'm not focused on getting the fastest bike possible.
Thanks for your input.
i am trying to decide whether i should buy a new bike.
I have a focus izalco from 2012. I have been very happy with the bike. Unfortunately, i had to give up cycling for the past few years. I am back into it now and expect to be able to continue cycling indefinitely. I use my bike for a combination of daily cardio and longer rides in the countryside.
I could buy a new bike in the $3-5k range. I could get disc breaks, of course. And i could get better shifters, maybe even an electronic groupset. Is there any other reason to upgrade? I don't care much, within reason, about bike weight and i'm not focused on getting the fastest bike possible.
Thanks for your input.
07-03-20, 09:45 AM
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Ha! Everything you say is very true. I have no need for a new bike, only a yen for one. It's true, as well, that I hope that someone has a convincing reason, e.g. that disc breaks are just so amazing, or the cushioning technology so advanced, that I'd be crazy--crazy!--not to buy a new bike.
Were the additional gratuitous bikes, on the whole, worth their money in pleasure and happiness?
Were the additional gratuitous bikes, on the whole, worth their money in pleasure and happiness?
