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 Posted: 07/05/06 - 09:24 Post subject:
| noley wrote: | Was recommended to get a triple chain
double clip pedals (lots of stoplights here in Phoenix area)
carbon fork bike (not total carbon)
aerobars put on
What's your take?
Cappy...yes...shoes/pedals
Bikes? Looking at spending $800 for the bike itself. |
Fo sho!
I have a Giant OCR3, it was about $650 and is comparable to the Trek 1000. I love my bike.  Good luck, I'm so excited for you. 
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Posted: 07/05/06 - 09:36 Post subject:
| jrjo wrote: | You're gonna be like 9 outta 10 around here and get a Trek anyway... why ya askin'? 
/'bent or bust  |
Can't race a 'bent in a USAT sanctioned triathlon/duathlon.
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cdnhollywood
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Posted: 07/05/06 - 09:39 Post subject:
| noley wrote: | Was recommended to get a triple chain
double clip pedals (lots of stoplights here in Phoenix area)
carbon fork bike (not total carbon)
aerobars put on
What's your take?
Cappy...yes...shoes/pedals
Bikes? Looking at spending $800 for the bike itself. |
I think a triple chain is more for commuting than "competing." My MTB has a tripble chainring and I've never used the smallest one. Ever. My bike as 2 chainrings, and a 9 cog cassette, and I find that's lots of range for the steepest of hills - up and down. As for components, I'm a fan of Shimano Ultegra and Dura-Ace (because that's what's on my bike).
Double clip pedals aren't necessary, but they help. If you're like me and have one-sided pedals, you just make damn sure you know how to clip in at the light near the on-ramp. As for the pedals themselves, SPD are fine if you have a good shoe. Otherwise I'd move up to Look or Time, 'cause the surface area is larger making it easier on the foot.
Carbon isn't necessary at all. It does absorb more vibration, but they can be more wobbly feeling, and are often more susceptible to failure. If you're commuting/training in the urban and suburban environment, I'd stick with a good aluminum fork.
Can't help you on the aeros (but let me know what you get -- I need some), but I suspect you'll be getting clamp-ons.
Don't forget the seat!!! Trust me - spending a few extra bucks on a seat will save your behind...and "the boys." I've got a Selle Italia and I love it. A nice touch is the way that the supports on the seat are designed to flare out to act as shocks, and the seat itself is nice and soft.
And last but not least, a small saddlebag for the tire levers, spare tube and tools. And a small pump (or CO2 cartidges if you've got money to spare).
Oh, one more thing -- http://www.roadid.com/id.asp This thing can save your life.
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cdnhollywood
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Posted: 07/05/06 - 09:41 Post subject:
| jrjo wrote: | | You're gonna be like 9 outta 10 around here and get a Trek anyway... why ya askin'? |
Hmmm...let's run a poll on that!
BTW, I'm on a Ridley.
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Posted: 07/05/06 - 09:41 Post subject:
| cdnhollywood wrote: | | noley wrote: | Was recommended to get a triple chain
double clip pedals (lots of stoplights here in Phoenix area)
carbon fork bike (not total carbon)
aerobars put on
What's your take?
Cappy...yes...shoes/pedals
Bikes? Looking at spending $800 for the bike itself. |
I think a triple chain is more for commuting than "competing." My MTB has a tripble chainring and I've never used the smallest one. Ever. My bike as 2 chainrings, and a 9 cog cassette, and I find that's lots of range for the steepest of hills - up and down. As for components, I'm a fan of Shimano Ultegra and Dura-Ace (because that's what's on my bike).
Double clip pedals aren't necessary, but they help. If you're like me and have one-sided pedals, you just make damn sure you know how to clip in at the light near the on-ramp. As for the pedals themselves, SPD are fine if you have a good shoe. Otherwise I'd move up to Look or Time, 'cause the surface area is larger making it easier on the foot.
Carbon isn't necessary at all. It does absorb more vibration, but they can be more wobbly feeling, and are often more susceptible to failure. If you're commuting/training in the urban and suburban environment, I'd stick with a good aluminum fork.
Can't help you on the aeros (but let me know what you get -- I need some), but I suspect you'll be getting clamp-ons.
Don't forget the seat!!! Trust me - spending a few extra bucks on a seat will save your behind...and "the boys." I've got a Selle Italia and I love it. A nice touch is the way that the supports on the seat are designed to flare out to act as shocks, and the seat itself is nice and soft.
And last but not least, a small saddlebag for the tire levers, spare tube and tools. And a small pump (or CO2 cartidges if you've got money to spare).
Oh, one more thing -- http://www.roadid.com/id.asp This thing can save your life. |
She don't have no boyz! 
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Posted: 07/05/06 - 10:03 Post subject:
| JACKED UP wrote: | | She don't have no boyz! |
 Something tells me I should have known that...
Well, in that case, my wife tells me that a good seat keeps "auntie" happy....
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Posted: 07/05/06 - 12:18 Post subject:
I'd look at (and ride) bikes w/ a triple chainring before making a final decision. Not all of AZ is flat, and having a bailout gear is never a bad thing, especially if you've ever had knee problems.
Saddles are really a personal thing - what works for one person won't work for another. For instance, I know there are a lot of fans of Selle Italia's Flite out there, but I never got used to mine.
It does seem that few bikes, road or mountain, come with really good saddles from the factory (at least, until you get into the high-end models).
And can I give a shout out for Cannondales? 
Yeah, they're a little pricey, but they're a quality, American-made product. (No "crack 'n fail" jokes please...mine have been pretty trouble-free.  )
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Posted: 07/05/06 - 15:27 Post subject:
Another vote for road ID and triple chainring
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Posted: 07/05/06 - 15:54 Post subject:
This is all great advice so far and I'm taking notes. 
Fill in the blank on the next question.
A _____________________ would be a great bike to start with.
I've seen Trek, Giant OCR3, Ridley, Cannondale...
I'm thinking $800-$900 to start. Road bike.
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Posted: 07/05/06 - 16:13 Post subject:
| noley wrote: | This is all great advice so far and I'm taking notes.
Fill in the blank on the next question.
A BIKE THAT FITS would be a great bike to start with.
I've seen Trek, Giant OCR3, Ridley, Cannondale...
I'm thinking $800-$900 to start. Road bike. |
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Posted: 07/05/06 - 21:26 Post subject:
Just to muddy the waters a little more...I realized we haven't had any votes for Specialized. 
The Allez Triple looks pretty sweet for $710 SRP, plus there's the Sport version with better components for $930 (which I realize is kinda pushing your price range).
FWIW, I came this close to buying one of these not long ago.
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Posted: 07/05/06 - 21:54 Post subject:
can't you get a road id engraved at any local store?
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Posted: 07/06/06 - 00:09 Post subject:
All entry model bikes are the same. Get one that fits. I have a Specialized Allez. It goes, but I don't know what's so special about it.
Get the triple chainring. CDN, you never really mountain bike, do you? I don't use it in Louisiana, but I used every single gear and cog in Colorado.
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Posted: 07/06/06 - 11:18 Post subject:
| MechEngDropout wrote: | | Get the triple chainring. CDN, you never really mountain bike, do you? I don't use it in Louisiana, but I used every single gear and cog in Colorado. |
Even on my MTB on the trails, I never use my small chainring.
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