Hi all. My first post on these wonderful forums.
I've been riding the past 2 summers on a Raleigh hybrid bicycle. I enjoy it but I'm looking for something more serious. I want to train to ride in a few charity rides from 75-150 mile rides, something out of the range of my Raleigh hybrid.
I'm not looking to compete for times against other competitors, meaning I don't need the best and fastest bike available. Long charity rides is just something I've always wanted to do for myself, and this is the summer I'd like to attempt a few.
Does anyone have any suggestions on road bikes from the $700-$800 range that would be a great upgrade for me this summer? I've heard Cannondale and Trek make some pretty good mass produced bikes in this range, but I have never tried either brand.
Thanks for any help you can provide me with!
EDIT: I forgot to mention I'm debating between a single speed and a bike with gears. What would you recommend for the type of riding I'm looking to do? Typically when I ride my Trek I don't use many of the gears, only when I get very tired.
-Tim
I've been riding the past 2 summers on a Raleigh hybrid bicycle. I enjoy it but I'm looking for something more serious. I want to train to ride in a few charity rides from 75-150 mile rides, something out of the range of my Raleigh hybrid.
I'm not looking to compete for times against other competitors, meaning I don't need the best and fastest bike available. Long charity rides is just something I've always wanted to do for myself, and this is the summer I'd like to attempt a few.
Does anyone have any suggestions on road bikes from the $700-$800 range that would be a great upgrade for me this summer? I've heard Cannondale and Trek make some pretty good mass produced bikes in this range, but I have never tried either brand.
Thanks for any help you can provide me with!
EDIT: I forgot to mention I'm debating between a single speed and a bike with gears. What would you recommend for the type of riding I'm looking to do? Typically when I ride my Trek I don't use many of the gears, only when I get very tired.
-Tim