Since it was pointed out - in a 7 year old thread that was dredged up - that there is no "Intro" thread for n00bs to the site, how about doing so here?
New Member and Giant TCR Advanced Buying Advice Requested
All,
I new member for posting and a rodie and mountain biker. Started going to this forum quite a bit over the last two years as I'm in the market for a new road bike. Trying to decide between a 2012 Giant TCR Advanced SL 3 or 2012 Giant TCR Advanced 0. Any help would be appreciated.
Hey all. i'm completely new to road bikes, started about a week ago.I've been riding mountain bikes for over 6 years now and decided to try something new. Well im 16 years old 1.81 m tall.
I bought an entry level ideal europe (never heard of it) brand for 800 euros it's pretty okay so far.
Hey everyone, I'm a new rider mainly training for tri's. I've been a runner for three or so years, but just recently picked up riding. I've got a what I believe to be a 1970's huffy that has sentimental value in the family and I hope to get it going so I can start riding.
I'm new as well. I purchased a used 2009 Scott CR1 Team carbon with Shimano 105 group. It's a nice riding bike, light and fast and with the compact crank sound be good for long rides, I hope.
Hey, new to the site and checking in! I have been riding for about two years. Started last year with my Norco Nitro and realized I really don't use to many trails and spend most of my time on the roads and paths so I purchased my Specialized Crux Comp Apex one week ago. I have only been able to put 28kms on it as I work out of town and am rarely home but so far it is amazing.
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Been cycling for a while, but was attracted to this forum because of the interesting china carbon stuff. My brother, who bought a bunch of ultra-cheap (and dubious quality) riding clothes showed me some of the bikes and it looks interesting. Would like to do a racing build with a homemade, airbrushed, gaudy mid-90s colnago paint job when I have time.
Hey everyone, I'm new here and am starting to get into biking. My bike just died, and I'm looking for a replacement. Found a clean looking "Centurion Lemans 12spd 63.5cm Road Bike w/Suntour ARX Components" and really like it, but after doing some research it seems like a steep price tag ($220). Thoughts? I'm checking it out tomorrow.
I'm new to riding...haven't even bought a road bike yet. I'm just starting out with my friends and was wondering comparatively which is better value for money bike between a
Malvern Star Oppy A4 ROAD BIKE 2011 $699
or a
Fuji ROUBAIX 3.0 2012 $899
The malvern has the tiagra components but everything else is a mix and match but still none the less a pretty awesome entry bike i reckon..
but I really really like the fuji as it seems a lot more balanced and everything in it is by Fuji plus i really like how it looks...it runs on a sora
hopefully someone can give me some advise? I'm in Australia by the way =o)
Thank you everyone...fingers crossed i get some opinions....
I'm an engineering student from binghamton ny. Last winter I got dragged into doing a week tour, and I have not stopped riding since. I love everything about the sport. once upon a time I was a runner, but I am just not built to take that kind of abuse, so cycling is my answer.
Hello from Wayne, 58, and beginning to enjoy this. Heart bypass, 3 abdominal cancer surgeries, cataract surgeries and retina detatchment repair in the past 8 years. Recently stopped riding a large touring motorcycle because of reduced peripheral vision due to the detatched retina.
Ride a Trek 7.3FX, installed Shimano MD540's and a Heart monitor/cadence computer. I'm up to 45 minutes 2X's a day (when I can swing it). I'm looking forward to a bicycle tour of Ireland in 2014. I plan to be in shape by then. Of course there is always the possibility that God has other plans...
my name is Lui and I live in Germany but I'm originally from Queens, New York.
I'm mainly a swimmer and practice that with workout plans but
I've been cycling for about 20 years but I never did any races. I just train for fun and additional conditioning with no specific structure. I used to work as a bike messenger tho.
At the moment I mostly cycle with my cyclocross bike although I wouldn't mind getting a road bike since I mainly do long distance cycling.
Greetings, another newb here. Name is Paul, have been riding since I was a wee lad, I'm 41 now so it's been a long wonderful journey starting with bmx and few "commuter" low end ten speeds (that's what we called them back in the day). Got the mountain bike bug in the mid nineties starting with a cannondale full suspension then when I got really serious switched to a kona steel hardtail explosif, late nineties model. Then I decided to branch out and bought a steel giordana xl-eco road bike which this year I have just made my first wheel upgrade (HED Jet 5 express) and can't wait to get them although I'm not sure what carbon wheel performance will make with a steel frame and fork. I also have my favorite of the bunch which is a bastardized gary fisher full hardtail (frame and fork) which by bastardized I mean it has been converted into a winter bike, guess I could even claim it was one of the first snow bikes really converted for serious snow riding. I'm probably wrong about that but I'm pretty sure they weren't actually building full out "snow bikes when I made my build. I bought some trials wheels and some thick maxxis tires and it works wonderfully. When I get a chance, and get an 8 year old to teach me how I'll have to post some pics of all the bikes which I still own them all.
Happy to be here, I'm also a member of the mtbr forum which I hope won't clash with the group here lol!
Looking forward to learning from the people here just like I did at mtbr forums.
My name is Donn and I love the time I spend on my bike! It is a blast going downhills and makes the climb worth it. I used to run and then discovered road biking. I pass runners now and they look miserable. I pack my stuff on and off I go. I am trying longer and longer rides and working towards a big trip in May. Glad to be here to get some advice from some sage bikers!
Donn
I am a 59 year old living in Vancouver, BC. I bought a Specialized Allez Comp Compact 105 about 18 months ago. I have been reading thought this and many other sites to get tips and inpsiration...
I try to ride thoughout the year (inside when it's rainy and generally crappy out) and this week was a big move for me! I signed a waiver so I can do group rides this summer and this morning to took the big plunge and shaved my legs... I din't realize how stressful that can be. I hope to get out today to see how this feels in the real world.
Oh - and I can't wait to see what my wife and daughter think of this!
Cheers
Wanted to get my first post out of the way. Flat feet and bad knees make it hard to run anymore so I started cycling last month. Got a great deal on used Giant. Turning 50 this year and wanted to get into better shape. One of my son's is into MTB's, got him a road bike for his birthday and having fun spending time with him. Finally found something that I can connect with him on.
Wanted to get my first post out of the way. Flat feet and bad knees make it hard to run anymore so I started cycling last month. Got a great deal on used Giant. Turning 50 this year and wanted to get into better shape. One of my son's is into MTB's, got him a road bike for his birthday and having fun spending time with him. Finally found something that I can connect with him on.
My name is Tyler. I did my first duathlon last summer and didn't really have a good road bike as I am a runner first and a cyclist second. I want to get more serious about my riding and would love some pointers on what some good investments are for beginners.
New here and to Road biking. I ordered a 2012 Specialized Allez last friday and i am still waiting for it to arrive at my LBS. I am looking at the fitness aspect of biking, and it may potentially become a new hobby. I quit smoking 10 months ago and have been piling on the pounds, i have recently changed my eating habits and nutrition and hoping that and biking will get me back into shape.
New here and to Road biking. I ordered a 2012 Specialized Allez last friday and i am still waiting for it to arrive at my LBS. I am looking at the fitness aspect of biking, and it may potentially become a new hobby. I quit smoking 10 months ago and have been piling on the pounds, i have recently changed my eating habits and nutrition and hoping that and biking will get me back into shape.
just wanted to say welcome aboard mate, congrats on quitting smoking, I did too last Dec 31, also got into cycling to get into shape and I have fallen in love with the sport of cycling...best of luck to ya chap...
Just picked up a 2012 Specialized Tricross Sport as a commuter. Set it up with fenders, rear rack and bags, and added some Shimano Clipless Pedals. I've been commuting on it for about a month now 5 miles each way with lots of hills. It's about a 600ft rise in elevation from my house to the Oregon Institute of Technology campus.
I was a mountain biker but with my knee problems I can't handle the drops and rough trails anymore. Just from the past month of commuting I've lost 20 lbs and dropped below 200 lbs for the first time in 5 years. It feels great to be back riding again.
Im new, and trying to learn how this works... i want to ask a lot of things... how to organize my trainings, which bike to buy, watter vs gatorade, extra workouts for the rest of the body...
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