im not a racer, im not even into lycra (save for under my shorts for paddin). However i do ride (mostly spin indoors) between 200-250 miles per week. I am an ocd person and riding nowhere for a long frickin time soothes me ok. Idk what my wattage is but if i gauged my lsd style rides (i stand up and sprint for 2-5 minutes maybe 10 times in 2 hrs for butt rest) in difficulty from 1-10 i’d say i keep it always above 5 and often 7-8 but rarely higher unless im angry or something. Im not training or trying to pick it up as a hobby, i just like the monotany and the exhaustion.
All i have to ride outside is a junky old mtn bike (k2 zed from 03) with road tires (i cudda spelled that “tyres” but im no cyclist) on it. Anyway im looking at droppin $1k or less on an “adventure” bike becuz i want to use it for evthing. My hope is to tour a little, ride my 2 hrs or so in decent weather, and explore whater i run into inbetween. So i will put racks on, panniers and such...
Should i buy a new bike? my research has led me to either the tommaso illimitate or the nashbar 105, or buy a higher end used like a former rental or something? I am not super hardcore, i dont care about riding fast (i actually prefer long slight inclines or pedalling into the wind, i just want something thats gonna give me tons of mileage without problems. Any tips are welcomed, bikes i missed or shud b looking for used etc.
Im 6’ tall and 180 lbs. if that matters
All i have to ride outside is a junky old mtn bike (k2 zed from 03) with road tires (i cudda spelled that “tyres” but im no cyclist) on it. Anyway im looking at droppin $1k or less on an “adventure” bike becuz i want to use it for evthing. My hope is to tour a little, ride my 2 hrs or so in decent weather, and explore whater i run into inbetween. So i will put racks on, panniers and such...
Should i buy a new bike? my research has led me to either the tommaso illimitate or the nashbar 105, or buy a higher end used like a former rental or something? I am not super hardcore, i dont care about riding fast (i actually prefer long slight inclines or pedalling into the wind, i just want something thats gonna give me tons of mileage without problems. Any tips are welcomed, bikes i missed or shud b looking for used etc.
Im 6’ tall and 180 lbs. if that matters