It's not about the bike, you can 'contend' with him on a wide variety of affordable bikes if your fitness is comparable to his. If not, the bike aint gonna make the difference.Originally Posted by ZippyTom .
... I need a bike that can contend with his for ~$1000.00 any ideas?
Ding, ding, ding - we have the correct answer. It's not about the bike, IOW don't put the cart before the horse...If you have the fitness you will wax your friend regardless of the bike either of you are riding, and if you don't, you could be riding Alberto Contador's bike and still get abused...Originally Posted by daveryanwyoming .
It's not about the bike, you can 'contend' with him on a wide variety of affordable bikes if your fitness is comparable to his. If not, the bike aint gonna make the difference.
-Dave
Originally Posted by doctorold .
Take it from a guy who rides a steel frame and drops the occasional CF kitted out rider....you are the engine that makes the machine go. You don't have to have a featherweight bike. Just don't buy a heavyweight either and you'll do fine. Ride, ride, ride and you'll build yourself up to contend with your friend.
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