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[newbie]Another recommend me a bike thread
Which bikes would you recommend for this purpose if budget was comfortably high (lets say 3000$) and which one would you recommend based on my actual budget 850$ and the information below.
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Q: Do you want to go fast on Tarmac?
A: not much but reasonably fast sometimes, dont want to sacrifice comfort for speed
Q: Prefer an upright riding position?
A: yes very much, only upright as much to avoid neck or back pain from longer rides, or if riding too often. (if its possible to avoid this pain i would ride a time trial bike) (im afraid of agressive position on a road bike mainly because my pervious road bike was not fit for me, the handlebars were too far from the saddle and my arms stretched far out and i had this pain and fatigue after each ride)
Q: Need to carry luggage?
A: rarely, sometimes ill want to shop in the city, but ill mostly carry a backpack for that, very rarely ill need to carry something
that can't fit in a backpack. So having an option for rack mounts is nice, but not necessary.
Q: Going to ride in the rain?
A: not on purpose, if I do get caught caught in the rain it probably wont be for long, I dont plan to go further than the city if there
is a possibility of rain, so clearance for mudgards is nice but almost non necessary for me. (average rainy days where i live is 100days per year)
Q: How hilly is it where you’ll ride?
A: very, even the city I live in is on a hill (sort of), although there is a large plain south-west and northwest of the city
Q: Going off road?
A: there are lots of off road trails and wider rough roads between villages, but i wouldn't want a bike that can tackle with these types of terrain and
sacrifice speed or weight for it... (i would rather have 10kg bike that I can climb the many tarmac paved hilly roads than 15kg MTB)
Q: Planning to load up and head for the hills?
A: head for the hills yes, bring extra load - hell no, only water bottles and backpack with basic stuff like food and spare equipment.
Q: Commuting by bike and train?
A: nope
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Section 2 Budget
Budget is 850 USD
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Section 3 BIKE USE AND PURPOSE
everyday - short rides, (both leisurely and fast at times) through the city no longer than 1h, sometimes maybe 2h (very rare)
weekends - 20 to 70km routes (mostly on plain, but sometimes hills)
once or twice per month - longer distance (100 to 150km) only in summer so maybe 10 rides per year maximum of this kind.
SECTION 1
Q: Do you want to go fast on Tarmac?
A: not much but reasonably fast sometimes, dont want to sacrifice comfort for speed
Q: Prefer an upright riding position?
A: yes very much, only upright as much to avoid neck or back pain from longer rides, or if riding too often. (if its possible to avoid this pain i would ride a time trial bike) (im afraid of agressive position on a road bike mainly because my pervious road bike was not fit for me, the handlebars were too far from the saddle and my arms stretched far out and i had this pain and fatigue after each ride)
Q: Need to carry luggage?
A: rarely, sometimes ill want to shop in the city, but ill mostly carry a backpack for that, very rarely ill need to carry something
that can't fit in a backpack. So having an option for rack mounts is nice, but not necessary.
Q: Going to ride in the rain?
A: not on purpose, if I do get caught caught in the rain it probably wont be for long, I dont plan to go further than the city if there
is a possibility of rain, so clearance for mudgards is nice but almost non necessary for me. (average rainy days where i live is 100days per year)
Q: How hilly is it where you’ll ride?
A: very, even the city I live in is on a hill (sort of), although there is a large plain south-west and northwest of the city
Q: Going off road?
A: there are lots of off road trails and wider rough roads between villages, but i wouldn't want a bike that can tackle with these types of terrain and
sacrifice speed or weight for it... (i would rather have 10kg bike that I can climb the many tarmac paved hilly roads than 15kg MTB)
Q: Planning to load up and head for the hills?
A: head for the hills yes, bring extra load - hell no, only water bottles and backpack with basic stuff like food and spare equipment.
Q: Commuting by bike and train?
A: nope
___________________________________________
Section 2 Budget
Budget is 850 USD
___________________________________________
Section 3 BIKE USE AND PURPOSE
everyday - short rides, (both leisurely and fast at times) through the city no longer than 1h, sometimes maybe 2h (very rare)
weekends - 20 to 70km routes (mostly on plain, but sometimes hills)
once or twice per month - longer distance (100 to 150km) only in summer so maybe 10 rides per year maximum of this kind.
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One question / answer I'd add to your list is whether you can do basic maintenance repairs or will you need to rely on a shop. If you do have the ability and intend on doing your own work, I'd say look for something used. If you get a decent deal and decide it's not right for your needs, you can sell at minimal loss and get something else.
$800 buys a lot of bike on the used market where a new $800.00 bike may be worth $500.00 or less if you sell it 6 months later.
For someone that isn't sure whether a particular type of bike is going to work out for them, it makes a lot of sense.
$800 buys a lot of bike on the used market where a new $800.00 bike may be worth $500.00 or less if you sell it 6 months later.
For someone that isn't sure whether a particular type of bike is going to work out for them, it makes a lot of sense.
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I agree with the others in that it sounds like you want a gravel/cyclocross bike. An alternate might be a hybrid with a little bit of tire clearance. You should test ride a few and see how they feel. Also have to decide whether you like the straight handlebar that usually come on most hybrids as opposed to the standard drop bar.
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For an adventure bike lots of choices out there: Marin Four Corners, GT Grade, Raleigh Stuntman, Trek Crossrip, Salsa Vaya and BD Omni Strada.
You may not want to always go off-road but you'll be glad to be able to do it when new paths beckon.
You may not want to always go off-road but you'll be glad to be able to do it when new paths beckon.
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Nashbar 105 Road Bike Shimano 105 5800
Nashbar 105 Road Bike
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Nashbar 105 Road Bike
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If my budget were $3000 I would get a Diverge Comp. no need to think about it. That would be the bike for me. For $850 that previously mentioned Giant Anyroad if I could stretch a little but honestly the Nashbar 105 bike is a tough deal to beat and currently an additional 25%off puts it at $675 and still room for cages and pedals.
Sure you could get a lot more bike in the used arena but I have found people are a little overly attached and priced high on their equipment, at least in my area.
Sure you could get a lot more bike in the used arena but I have found people are a little overly attached and priced high on their equipment, at least in my area.
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