EB Cycling Club

[roadwreck]

On road bikes disc brakes aren't all that common.  They tend to be heavier and less aerodynamic, which are two things you don't want on a road bike. 

 

[knight1fox3]

On road bikes disc brakes aren't all that common.  They tend to be heavier and less aerodynamic, which are two things you don't want on a road bike. 

So what say you on the sale I posted? Any thoughts/feedback on it?

 

[FLBuff PE]

I would say pass. 52 cm is a small frame. I'm 6'-0" (with long arms) and I ride a 61 cm frame (which should be too big for me). Also, the Shimano Sora is a low-middle group set. For just getting started, though, reviews seem to indicate that the Sora is a decent group (gears, derailleurs and brakes) is a good value. But, again, I would say the frame is too small for you. Go to your Local Bike Shop (LBS) and get fitted on a frame, find out what size frame works for you, then start shopping.

Edit: This chart should to give you a good starting point:

 

[redrum]

I just like the way my butt looks in my riding pants

 

[csb]

I think the only upgrade on that bike is the fork. 

Second the visit the LBS. You should be able to get a pretty decent bike for $500 there and you don't have to worry about what it's been through. Also, they tend to throw in tune-ups for the life of the bike. 

While you're there, buy a helmet. 

 

[Road Guy]

As much as you guys know that I don't like "bike people" - present company excluded.

......

I did find a LBS that I really like (they had bikes from $450.00 to $10K, not from $2K to $20K). Have to say they have been totally helpful to us..

 

[roadwreck]

So what say you on the sale I posted? Any thoughts/feedback on it?

I'm sure FLBuff or Wolvie would give better insight on this that I could.  My bike is ancient in comparison to what's available these days. 

 

[Road Guy]

 

[FLBuff PE]

^I don't remember seeing you at my last group ride, RG. Were you hiding in the bushes when we had the pre-ride meeting?

 

[Road Guy]

So I keep popping tubes on my bike? Not when actually mtn biking jut easy trail riding?  

Am I either  just too fat or putting the damn things in wrong? They have those weird skinny valve stems?

seems really odd? Any idears?

 

[roadwreck]

Is it the same wheel each time?  Check the inside of the rim and make sure there is nothing that could be puncturing the tube. 

 

[Road Guy]

yeah its the same one, will check, you would think new bikes they would make to prevent that sort of thing/

luckily my kid can drive, was out about 10 miles from the house..

 

[Road Guy]

Did some MacGyver work. Found several little Thorns poking through bike tire?

Shouldn't a normal tire be able to keep a "weed" from popping a tire?

Marked the tube where it was leaking and then inspected the tire and found the weed / splinter sticking into the tire?

 

[Road Guy]

Apparently my fault for not buying $20 tubes!

 

[knight1fox3]

Borrowing the BIL's road bike for awhile. I think it's made by Giant? Looking forward to trying something different.

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[Road Guy]

& yeah I was wrong, it does appear that the girls bikes, I mean the road bikes, all have the old school brakes - noticed that when I was getting taken to the cleaners on the thicker inner tubes yesterday..

 

[csb]

Shouldn't a normal tire be able to keep a "weed" from popping a tire?

That's no normal weed- it's a goat's head and those flat more tires than you know. I run on Kevlar strips for the skinny tires, because if you're anywhere near a shoulder, you're running over these. 

 

[csb]

Borrowing the BIL's road bike for awhile. I think it's made by Giant? Looking forward to trying something different.

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Do you have a case for your phone?

 

[knight1fox3]

Do you have a case for your phone?

Yes I have an arm strap for my old GS4. I kept the GS4 and it is now my running/walking/biking tracker which still syncs with my Samsung Fitness app. :thumbs:

 

[csb]

Yes I have an arm strap for my old GS4. I kept the GS4 and it is now my running/walking/biking tracker which still syncs with my Samsung Fitness app. :thumbs:

How much did it cost?