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?
CIVILIAN LE ROI LE VEUT, Anyone know anything about this bike??? I'm looking for a commuter and maybe starting cross riding but I don't see any reviews outside of Competitive Cyclist. I believe Comp Cycle is associated with the CIVILIAN Company so I was looking for a more critical review.
Another new member here. Basically my 89 Paramount OS has some rust issue and noticed a crack in the top tube so I am shopping. Decided to go carbon so came here getting info. My biggest problem is my build is so old I don't have experience with the newest setups (would you believe Sun Tour Superbe Pro with the large "wingnut" levers attached to the brakes which I guess was Sun Tour's parting attempt at relevancy as they faded in to the night.) Still have my downtube shifters from the group.
Since I parked my Paramount I've been riding my 84 Fuji Touring Series III which I call my "lead sled". Normally I use that for offroad/comuting (get some looks from MTBers who can't believe what I'm on).
Almost 39. haven't been on a road bike in like 15 years, but something says it's time to get back on the saddle. Certainly it's not the amount of time I actually have to ride, but something has me coming back. Have been mountain biking sporadically at best for years; maybe I'm missing the sound of the asphalt and concrete on the rubber. That, and maybe because I have a 16 month old daughter and want to experience new adventures with her. Certainly I'll be asking for more help than I could ever give on this site, so apologies and thanks in advance for bearing with me. Bill.
Long time lurker and mountain biker, just getting into road riding. I picked up my first road bike last week (Felt AR5) and so far I'm enjoying it more than I even thought I would. It's nice to just get on a bike and ride without having to set up the bike rack, find a friend to ride with you, drive to a trail, etc...
I have also found that riding actually helps me with my bad back.
Looking forward to learning lots from all the experts on here.
Hi, my name is Sean, and I am a new rider. I just started biking last summer, and really enjoyed it! Since then, I have quickly moved from just around the block to around the city. I am looking to get a road bike to enjoy the roads more and leaving my mountain bike for the mountains and offroad biking. I look forward to learning more from this community.
Hi everybody. My name is Rick and although I am new to this forum, I am not new to cycling. I am an avid road cyclist located in the San Fernando Valley. My first ride was on my JC Higgins in 1954. Okay, so I'm old. I can still get up the hills rather well. Hope to see you on the road.
I'm new to the site and would like to find out how to make a new post ? I tried to start a new thread but a message came up saying I needed 5 posts.
Thanks
Just joined this forum; is'nt the Internet great! I hate to say this but 25 years ago:yikes: my boss introduced me to cycling. The real stuff that is. Fell in love with it after I broke my butt in. Unfortunately, been off and on with it due to distractions in life. Anyway, really lost my way over the last few as I had to take care of my ageing and sick mother. She died and I immediately wound up in the hospital for a year due to surgical malpractice. Just lost 30 of the many lbs I gained and going for 15 more. Rejoined the bike club and in the saddle again. This bloody sport is spiritual for me and I rue the day I got lazy with it. You guys have got this old fart pumped again. Thanks!:thumbsup:
Just thought I would stop in and introduce myself. I am sure you will see me hanging around the beginner forums because though I am not entirely "new" to cycling I am new to riding a road bike and taking it seriously.
I moved back to Michigan a few years ago but for 6 years I lived in Louisville KY. For three years there I worked 4.5 miles from home and commuted almost everyday on an old Schwinn to start and then a Cannondale rigid mtn bike converted with slick tires and a rack.
Once I moved back to Michigan I have done about zero riding but last summer I started getting back out in the evenings and riding 10-15 miles a few times a week. I do love to ride and that old c-dale really started to take its toll on my body. I decided this year I would start taking it a little more seriously and purchased my first real road bike; a Scott Foil 30
Its a great bike and maybe a little much for a beginner but I didn't want to have to upgrade in 6 months or a year because frankly my wife would kill me. My mom passed away about 6 months ago and after paying off debt and investing some I decided to take a little inheritance for myself and buy this bike.
My goal is to ride 50 miles a week through a mix of commuting half of my drive to work (12.9 miles) and riding at least once on the weekends. I built a rack for my truck so I can check out different places when the loops around my house start to get boring. You may think 50 miles is a breeze but I have a 6 month old daughter so my time is precious and 50 miles is pushing it! Ha-ha.
See you around and if any Michigan riders want to meet up to teach or just ride and you live around Howell/Milford/Hartland/Fenton area; get at me.
Hi my name is Jimmy. I live in Riverside, California. New to this site and new to road biking. I just bought my first road bike a little over a month ago. I bought a 2011 Trek 1.5. I started riding to get into shape and lose weight. I've been doing a lot MTB riding the last year and a half but decided I wanted to start road biking too.
Greetings All, Purchased my first road bike less than a month ago and I am already hooked. Given my current "grasshopper" status, I can't promise that I will be of any value to anyone in forum in the near term, but I am dang glad to be here and will shamelessly lurk off of everyone's advice in the interim Cheers .
Hi my name is John. I retired from UPS last year and thought that biking would be a great way to keep in shape. My body is pretty beat up after 28 years driving a package car! I bought a mountain bike but the fact that I had to put it in my truck and head out to the woods really didnt work too well. So I bought a fitness bike. Put 900 miles on last year and have a little over 700 so far this year. I love to ride bike. Went out and bought a road bike in Febuary. Trek madone 5.2 WOW it really goes.
Hey guys, my name is Stephen. I'm in my second year as an undergrad in the Bay Area in California, and I've been cycling since last August. I'm riding a 2011 Bianchi Via Nirone 7 and like my dad, I love climbing.
Hi. I am a commuter, 16 miles a day on the Chicago Lakefront. I enjoy fast women and slow rides. (I really dig "Slowride" by Foghat, Live version, check it out.) I traded in my old single speed Schwinn Suburban for a '12 Specialized Crossroads. Looking forward to not breaking my spokes when I go over a curb or pothole. Very interested in having a few gears when I am riding in a stiff wind; normally I have joggers passing me on the path when it is windy. I will miss my coaster brake in the rain. Where do I post a question about the 2010 manufacture date (found on a sticker) of my bike and the "2012" price label from the store. Are they consistent? Or was I sold an older bike at the newer price? Is there a difference between a 2012 and a 2011? Please advise. Ciao, Tim
Hello everyone - I'm 53 years young and gotten back into cycling for exercise. I would like to find a small group of guys/girls a similar age and level of riding to join once or twice a week. I like the friendship (and a bit competitive and motivation of riding with a group) but can no way keep up with the young stallions of Orange County CA. What is the best way to go about finding a group with similar interests, riding levels, etc?
I'm more of a lurker than a poster, but here goes. I'm a long time runner, I got into triathlons about 10 years ago on a whim & found I preferred the variety to the the constant pounding of running. I did my first sprint tri on my 1990-something Mongoose mtn bike. I needed something faster, so off to my LBS where I found a used Lotus road bike for $100 bucks. It was faster than the mtn bike, but it had downtube shifters and wasn't a good fit for me. The next summer a friend I had met at a race was upgrading to a Tri-bike & selling his Cannondale R300. I picked it up for $75 bucks minus pedals - it's served me well to this day.
Recently decided it was time for a new mtn bike to replace the old no suspension Mongoose. It's a 17" I bought from a friend in the 90's that has never fit me ( I'm 6' - 34" inseam) but the price was right at the time. Researched a bunch online - then went to a couple LBS's to look & try some bikes. Asked about carbon vs alum & the bike shop guy tells me it doesn't make much difference on a mtn bike but it's makes a huge difference in a road bike. Got intrigued about a new road frame. I had read a few threads on Chinese CF frames while researching - some led here. Looked at a groupbuy frame & swapping my (old) stuff over, may still go that route. In my travels I've been on BD &Bikeshopwarehouse. The condor & motobecane bikes interest me - they seem to have a lot of value(component wise) for the money. I joined here so I could search the forums for info & opinions on them. Looks like I'll be called a shrill by showing interest in either. But, I can't justify spending big money on a "name" brand bike. It's going to have to be a great buy or I stick with the old bike.
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