hello All,
After couple of days of browsing this forum as a guest finally became a member and hope to be active on this cycling forums.
I am 30 yrs old and fairly good shape, although new to the biking.
I am new to cycling and am confused if I have to buy a Hybrid bike or a road bike. I am planning to use the biker for a commute (3 miles majority on pavement, as I don't want to use the road during peak hours and slow down already slow traffic), and around trails ( The trails around my place have nice road and NOT muddy/rough) and probably in Biker events as I get used to the bike eventually.
My main concern is, if I buy a Hybrid bike for comfort, can I do a 100 miler on these when I participate with other road bikes with out being too far behind them?
If I buy a road bike, can use this for commute ? are there any safety concerns with it.
I am looking for some bike where its safe to commute as well as speed enough to do 100 milers and participate in biking events ( NO races though, just causal events)
I am new to cycling and my budget is around $700.00-$900 and would appreciate your response.
I am looking at Trek 7.3 FX and Trek 1.1 or 1.2, I am open for other brands other than Trek but do not know any other good brand though.
I would also appreciate if you could direct me to a good buying guide/references or a newbie FAQ
thanks,
Vick.
After couple of days of browsing this forum as a guest finally became a member and hope to be active on this cycling forums.
I am 30 yrs old and fairly good shape, although new to the biking.
I am new to cycling and am confused if I have to buy a Hybrid bike or a road bike. I am planning to use the biker for a commute (3 miles majority on pavement, as I don't want to use the road during peak hours and slow down already slow traffic), and around trails ( The trails around my place have nice road and NOT muddy/rough) and probably in Biker events as I get used to the bike eventually.
My main concern is, if I buy a Hybrid bike for comfort, can I do a 100 miler on these when I participate with other road bikes with out being too far behind them?
If I buy a road bike, can use this for commute ? are there any safety concerns with it.
I am looking for some bike where its safe to commute as well as speed enough to do 100 milers and participate in biking events ( NO races though, just causal events)
I am new to cycling and my budget is around $700.00-$900 and would appreciate your response.
I am looking at Trek 7.3 FX and Trek 1.1 or 1.2, I am open for other brands other than Trek but do not know any other good brand though.
I would also appreciate if you could direct me to a good buying guide/references or a newbie FAQ
thanks,
Vick.