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 Posted: 08/23/05 - 11:39 Post subject: Bikes!
Tell me how to get started.
Little money and used seems to be the way to go for me.
What do I look for?
What do I need?
What can I get by on?
I'd buy an old bike off of one of y'all if you have one to unload.
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sidewinder
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 12:15 Post subject: Re: Bikes!
| nolefan85 wrote: | Tell me how to get started.
Little money and used seems to be the way to go for me.
What do I look for?
What do I need?
What can I get by on?
I'd buy an old bike off of one of y'all if you have one to unload. |
Whatever you do, buy the right size!
Go to Domenic's in Tempe & have them fit you for a bike even if you're "just looking"
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 12:23 Post subject:
What do you want to do? If it is just an occasional ride, a hybrid or hardtail MTB will be just fine.
2005 models are going on sale and you might be able to get a new on under $500. Accessories add up in a hurry. helmet, gloves a pair of shorts, pump etc.
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 13:23 Post subject:
| sidewinder wrote: |
Go to Domenic's in Tempe & have them fit you for a bike even if you're "just looking" |
Do they sell used bikes there?
Reasonable in price?
| TriBob wrote: | What do you want to do? If it is just an occasional ride, a hybrid or hardtail MTB will be just fine.
2005 models are going on sale and you might be able to get a new on under $500. Accessories add up in a hurry. helmet, gloves a pair of shorts, pump etc. |
I'm getting to a point where I'm considering a switch in my conditioning. I've reached a peak in my running where I need a change. I might do the AZ RnR this last time in January. Note might. I feel that I need something else right now to lead my life and mind in another direction. What I'm doing is getting old and not getting me anywhere. Face it...you don't go anywhere on a TM.
You know that 2 years ago I was set on getting into triathlons and I had to drop those plans due to circumstance. I still have that desire to go that direction and may have more time to work with to train now (since I share custody of my kids).
Whatever I get, I'd like something decent to ride to compete in. I don't want to go super expensive to start, just decent to train...then compete.
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 13:25 Post subject:
Tribob:
I don't get the bike mumbo jumbo at all. imgomer and mr. imgomer showed me their bikes two weekends ago and it was all foreign to me.
Sidewinder:
Where do you go to ride? Just curious. I know you are here. I don't feel that it would be safe on the roads here with all the construction they're doing around me. It's crazy.
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 13:51 Post subject:
No problem on the lingo it will come. Determine your budget. Just leave room for accessories. Shop around. Contact some local bike clubs. Some sites have a sell/wanted section. After you see what is out there we can anser specific questions.
We love spending other people's money. 
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 13:57 Post subject:
| TriBob wrote: | No problem on the lingo it will come. Determine your budget. Just leave room for accessories. Shop around. Contact some local bike clubs. Some sites have a sell/wanted section. After you see what is out there we can anser specific questions.
We love spending other people's money. |
There's a bike shop right next to my gym. I'm going to go there this weekend and see if they have the kind of bikes I should be looking at.
Do I ask for a "racing bike"...for tri's??? That's what I need to know going in. Can you tell me how not to get sweeped into a lot of money?
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 14:04 Post subject:
| nolefan85 wrote: | | TriBob wrote: | No problem on the lingo it will come. Determine your budget. Just leave room for accessories. Shop around. Contact some local bike clubs. Some sites have a sell/wanted section. After you see what is out there we can anser specific questions.
We love spending other people's money. |
There's a bike shop right next to my gym. I'm going to go there this weekend and see if they have the kind of bikes I should be looking at.
Do I ask for a "racing bike"...for tri's??? That's what I need to know going in. Can you tell me how not to get sweeped into a lot of money? |
I'm sure someone who actually does a tri will answer, but from what I've read a road bike would work just as well until you determine that triathlon is something that you really want to invest a lot of time and money into. Tri-bikes are said to be quite expensive. If I have the money when I go bike shopping what I plan on looking at is something like the Trek 1000 which is, I am told, in the $400 - $600 range. Otherwise I'm just getting a crappy mountain bike.
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 14:08 Post subject:
| Pug wrote: |
I'm sure someone who actually does a tri will answer, but from what I've read a road bike would work just as well until you determine that triathlon is something that you really want to invest a lot of time and money into. Tri-bikes are said to be quite expensive. If I have the money when I go bike shopping what I plan on looking at is something like the Trek 1000 which is, I am told, in the $400 - $600 range. Otherwise I'm just getting a crappy mountain bike. |
I know I don't want to start with a crappy mountain bike, that's for sure. I wish they had loaners. I wish someone would take pity on me and give me one. 
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 14:14 Post subject:
| nolefan85 wrote: | | Pug wrote: |
I'm sure someone who actually does a tri will answer, but from what I've read a road bike would work just as well until you determine that triathlon is something that you really want to invest a lot of time and money into. Tri-bikes are said to be quite expensive. If I have the money when I go bike shopping what I plan on looking at is something like the Trek 1000 which is, I am told, in the $400 - $600 range. Otherwise I'm just getting a crappy mountain bike. |
I know I don't want to start with a crappy mountain bike, that's for sure. I wish they had loaners. I wish someone would take pity on me and give me one. |
Me, too. On both points.
You should be able to find a decent quality bike in the $500 - $600 range, I should think, and then you can start adding supplies as you need after you take care of the essentials.
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 14:29 Post subject:
The only thing I can add to this is my opinion. Find a bike you lie, then save you money and buy a bike that is better then what you liked.
Supergo is havng an awesome sale on bike right now. A road bike with all 105 components for 700 bucks. Or an Ultegra 10 speed for 1200.
If it were me, I'd scrape up whatever I could and go for the Ultegra bike. You much more likley to ride because you know you spent the bucks and you'll like the ride better because it is better.
Sheldon
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 14:45 Post subject:
| marathonrnr262 wrote: | The only thing I can add to this is my opinion. Find a bike you lie, then save you money and buy a bike that is better then what you liked.
Supergo is havng an awesome sale on bike right now. A road bike with all 105 components for 700 bucks. Or an Ultegra 10 speed for 1200.
If it were me, I'd scrape up whatever I could and go for the Ultegra bike. You much more likley to ride because you know you spent the bucks and you'll like the ride better because it is better.
Sheldon |
I could go with a decent bike for a nice price, I'm sure. Once I commit to something I do it. That's the one thing about me that's a give and my drive in life is goal driven like that.
What are your feelings on used bikes?
I'll have to look up these bikes that you talk of.
I was amazed at what imgomer was showing me with frame differences, the materials used to make the bike, petals...when seeing hers.
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 17:42 Post subject:
still have my number? if you want, call me and i can have you talk to matt and he can give you some advice.
from the little knowledge that i have, id recommed a road bike, the treks are a good starting point, and you can probably get last years model on closeout. if youre just starting out, all the stuff that comes with the bike should be ok for now. when you have more experience, etc you can upgrade to all the fancy stuff.
and talk to to the local bike shop guys. if they are nice, they should be willing to help you in the right direction and let you test ride stuff in the parking lot and not force you into something you dont want/need.
you can try ebay too. matt is always finding all kinds of stuff there.
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 18:41 Post subject:
| nolefan85 wrote: | Tribob:
I don't get the bike mumbo jumbo at all. imgomer and mr. imgomer showed me their bikes two weekends ago and it was all foreign to me.
Sidewinder:
Where do you go to ride? Just curious. I know you are here. I don't feel that it would be safe on the roads here with all the construction they're doing around me. It's crazy. |
I ride the canal, few road crossings, no cars
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 20:05 Post subject:
Having the competitive-runner-mentality that you have, I would recommend to go with a road bike. Mountain or hybrid bicycles are going to leave you wishing for want to ride faster. Being able to chew up miles on a lightweight road bike in short order is what I'm reading between the lines. I've already pm'd you some ideas, but thought I'd put out a post that really, getting fully equipped with a used decent road bike and new shoes, pedals & helmet can easily be done under $400 total. I've done it myself 
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