If the bike you just purchased is new, there may be some settle in period as cables stretch, etc for which a follow-up visit a couple weeks later to the bike shop may be needed (which should really be included in the purchase price). Some bikes run for quite a bit without needing any adjusting after the shop mechanic has put it togetherout of the box.Originally Posted by Crumbs .
I'm not worried about increasing my speed, distance and fitness - that I can sort for myself... the bit that's worrying me slightly is what to do in terms of bike maintenance - I literally have no clue!
more important than your age is your height, so that people can give you advise on the frame size, even after you get the correct size you need to make several aditional adjustments to get the perfect fit. your budget is ok, for example you can get a Trek 1.2 http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/sport/1_series/1_2/#/us/en/model/details?url=us/en/bikes/road/sport/1_series/1_2 im not endorsing them i just posted the link to give you some ideas, on mechanicals i really suggest that you learn how to fix a flat tire and to carry with you a small saddle bag with the necessary equipment to do that on the road because every now and then flats do happen, on apparel i would say you need a helmet even with you are not wearing cycling specific clothes or shoes,gklimber said:Hi. I am brand new to cycling. I'm 57, pretty athletic, and can picture myself really getting into this. So, I've been advised to go ahead and get a decent road bike. I've started looking, but this is overwhelming. Any pointers? I'm hoping to spend up to $1000? Is this reasonable? What should I be focusing on if I think I'm likely to ride quite a bit?
$1000 is a nice budget for a bike. It's certainly enough $$ for a bike that can take you well into a riding hobby and even one that could be eventually used competitively if your fancy is struck in that way.Originally Posted by gklimber .
Hi. I am brand new to cycling. I'm 57, pretty athletic, and can picture myself really getting into this. So, I've been advised to go ahead and get a decent road bike. I've started looking, but this is overwhelming. Any pointers? I'm hoping to spend up to $1000? Is this reasonable? What should I be focusing on if I think I'm likely to ride quite a bit?
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