Hi,
I was wondering if I could have a bit of advice from you guys who have done this all before.
I am just about to purchase a new road bike, mainly it will be used for fitness, group rides and maybe a few races. Also some commuting. My question is regarding the extras I will need to buy with the bike itself.
Obviously a helmet. Is it generally the more expencive the better? or are there requirements specific to road biking etc?
Lycra? Bike pants, gloves etc? What is neccessary and what is not? I would be interested in getting a cycling computer, are there some features I should definitely have or not have etc?
Pump, repair kit?
Shoes will be sorted out, the shop I'm buying it from is giving me a pair of free 150 dollar pair of shoes - stiffer and lighter the better generally?
Anything I'm forgetting?
Are sunglasses neccessary?
I have alot of questions and no answers,
any help would me most appreciated.
Cheers,
James.
I was wondering if I could have a bit of advice from you guys who have done this all before.
I am just about to purchase a new road bike, mainly it will be used for fitness, group rides and maybe a few races. Also some commuting. My question is regarding the extras I will need to buy with the bike itself.
Obviously a helmet. Is it generally the more expencive the better? or are there requirements specific to road biking etc?
Lycra? Bike pants, gloves etc? What is neccessary and what is not? I would be interested in getting a cycling computer, are there some features I should definitely have or not have etc?
Pump, repair kit?
Shoes will be sorted out, the shop I'm buying it from is giving me a pair of free 150 dollar pair of shoes - stiffer and lighter the better generally?
Anything I'm forgetting?
Are sunglasses neccessary?
I have alot of questions and no answers,
any help would me most appreciated.
Cheers,
James.