Ok girls - just how many of us are there here?

treke

Why don't you buy a mountain bike and tell them to put smooth tires on. That way you can ride on trails and decrease friction when you are riding on the road--GOOD LUCK Treke

JuneBug

YOu could look at two different kinds of bikes that I think you might like .
If you are funky and want something that looks 'cool' and will make you stand out a bit more in a crowd....... get yourself a Cyclo cross bike. Its kinda like that ol' car the 'El Camino" . THey are the SUV of Road bikes. The nice thing about a cyclo cross bike too is that you can get away with a shock on your fork or seat post....Also you can go to the Rides and Tours all summer long with friends (Like the MS rides or the Diabetes fund raisers, things like that) riding on the roads comfortably. ANother upside to a CC is if you want to you can take it on a trail ( when you get your skills up) AND it is perfect for rougher bike trails that have good limestone gravel surfaces.
The cyclo cross has bigger tires for rougher terrain and a different breaking system in case you get muddy. They also have drop handle bars ...like a road bike.

The other choices are a mountain bike, with smooth tires. or the 'hybrid' bike. But before making your choices..I will highly highly recommend that you go to your Local Bike SHop.

Definitely go get a bike at the Local Bike Shop. They customize a bike to fit you and your needs. You can't get that at a big sporting goods store. You might think you are paying a bit more but you get good service and straight up technical experience from people that know bikes. In the long run you get more for your money or as they say. "You get what you paid for" .

Having a properly fitted bike is the most important thing to ENJOYING your bike. GOod Luck and Have FUN!

gigathlon 2004

Hi Dianne, and others
I am South African, living in Zürich area. I used to do triathlon and ultraman in the late '80s and early '90s. (Have not raced since and so a bit out of touch.) I am doing the road cycle leg of the swiss gigathlon in july, 97km over some pretty scary passes, and am looking for a second hand bike for this and future cycling. Any ideas on where I should look here? I have only come across one bike so far that may suit - a giant Xs or something, aluminum frame, carbon fork, three chain ring (essential for the route) shimano 105s, carbon wheels for sfr1300. Is this is a good price?
Sally

JuneBug

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gigathlon 2004
[B]Hi Dianne, and others
I am South African, living in Zürich area. I used to do triathlon and ultraman in the late '80s and early '90s. (Have not raced since and so a bit out of touch.) I am doing the road cycle leg of the swiss gigathlon

what is a gigathlon? just curious

wow. it sounds brutal!!

gigathlon 2004

Raced first in 2002. Teams or INDIVIDUAL! Two day race over 400kms. Five disciplines: Road bike, mtn bike, swim, inline skating and running. Check out the website www.gigathlon.ch.

Sparky511

I think I am a little late posting, (Im a lurker on this board) But I too am a woman cyclist.

JuneBug

I thought texans didnt lurk.....they swagger.

Pokey01

Howdy!

New here, aspiring road cyclist, try to get in 100-150 a week on my bike, Spike- often ride with my daughter who would love to get into racing. Any advice, assistance, etc are greatly and humbly appreciated-

(formerly) Pokey

Sparky511

LOL.

Yeah, I usually sit here at work all day and read the forums here and else where. I live in the city so I don't got that swagger

surferchix

Add another one to the list. 24, Live in Seattle, Wa. Ride in the morning work during the day snowboard at night. surf during the summer. I listen to any kind of music. also enjoy hanging out with my black lab Jacksen.

J Pugh

Hi All,

Add another - I live in Southern California - which means it is ALWAYS a good day to ride. I usually ride between 4,000 and 5,000 miles/year. I ride road and mountian - okay - I'll be honest, mostly I fly mountian, as in fly off the bike and get lots of bumps and bruises! My husband is also an avid cyclist, our household has about 13 bikes, including road bikes, mountian bikes, a custom made tandem, beach cruisers and hybrids. I think we cover it all. We also kayak. I work full time as a CPA and on alternate semesters teach at the local university. Due to my schedule, I finally invested this year in a computerized trainer so I can ride whenever I need to.

I am glad to see so many of us here on the board and very impressed to learn that we have pros in our ranks.

JuneBug

ok its a bit innappropriate....perhaps.

but I found a Bikers Chick Bible verse

ROmans 15: something.

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves

origanic

Well, I'm 20 F, and have become addicted to the forums

I mainly do offroading, but sometimes on road as well (using the mountain bike!)

I'm from Ontario Canada! It's great to meet all of you

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JuneBug

another blasted 'free rider'. haha.

Hey canada! ..I just got back from Sedona. I got to 'watch' some folks do some incredible feats on their bikes. I tried a few myself but I have to tell you. wow. NERVES . man. and confidence. it takes so long to build that up. I wish I could do what some of the gals could at Mountain Bike Heaven. they were really top notch! I can't wait to go back!