Ok. Might just do a steady hour or two on zwift.
Good man. Acceptance is the first step to redemption.I now own a modern mountain bike (previous is a 1997 Cannondale F500): Kona Big Honzo DL. Maiden voyage was in the snow.
What is up with the use of cable disk brakes on road/cyclocross bikes. Of the big bike brands you need to get to £1300-1400 before seeing hydraulic. Is it the same for mtb? I think I am going to get an Evans Cycles own brand (Pinnacle) cyclocross bike just because of the damn brakes. Rest of specs seem good too though.
That is super nice! Kona Honzo is one of the coolest hardtails around. Even in plus size.
Giant is the best value brand mainly they are the largest bike manufacturer. They are the only large brand that makes all their bikes themselves and the make bikes for a lot of other brands. You can get cheaper bikes with the same parts but the Giant frames are always better. That bike is a great place to start except for 2 things that don't matter a lot. First I really don't like mechanical disc brakes, they just don't feel good. They do get better though as they break in and if you never had anything else then the feeling doesn't matter. Plus to get hydraulic you need to spend another $500 or more. The other issue is the tires. Giant is really cheap here as the tires don't have any flat protection. They basically save $1.20 a bike by not having a puncture resistant belt in the tire. Other companies do the same though. I would either try to get them to swap them out or just ride them and see how many flats you get.Went bike shopping today. This will be the first bike I've owned as an adult. I was going to get a hybrid until I talked to a couple of guys at two different bike shops. I'd like to work my way up to longer rides and there are a ton of paved paths near me. The people I know that ride either have dedicated road or MTBs and a hybrid wouldn't let me keep up on either terrain type so I guess I'm getting a road bike or maybe an all-rounder.
This is one I was being steered towards: https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/contend-sl-disc-2
Anything better in this price range I should be looking at? I was told the Giants offer the best value in terms of the components that come with the bike (vs Specialized, the other brand this shop carries).
You mean there are nice areas of Newport?Ended up going through some of the roughest areas of Cardiff and Newport
Actually, why not look for a 2016 model defy. They should be cheaper for the same spec as the contend.Defys are awesome. No question.
You mean there are nice areas of Newport?
Been dealing with a nagging shin & hip flexor pain and I'm beginning to think it's from mountain biking. Ironic considering what I bought, but I I'm thinking my fit is off a bit.
Naturally it's only on the left side (right side dominant) which makes it a nightmare to figure out.
Been dealing with a nagging shin & hip flexor pain
Wouldn't be a bad idea.Try flat pedals!
Wouldn't be a bad idea.
Try flat pedals!
Went bike shopping today. This will be the first bike I've owned as an adult. I was going to get a hybrid until I talked to a couple of guys at two different bike shops. I'd like to work my way up to longer rides and there are a ton of paved paths near me. The people I know that ride either have dedicated road or MTBs and a hybrid wouldn't let me keep up on either terrain type so I guess I'm getting a road bike or maybe an all-rounder.
This is one I was being steered towards: https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/contend-sl-disc-2
Anything better in this price range I should be looking at? I was told the Giants offer the best value in terms of the components that come with the bike (vs Specialized, the other brand this shop carries).
Thanks! I got the same feedback from someone else so i' definitely consider this.Giant is the best value brand mainly they are the largest bike manufacturer. They are the only large brand that makes all their bikes themselves and the make bikes for a lot of other brands. You can get cheaper bikes with the same parts but the Giant frames are always better. That bike is a great place to start except for 2 things that don't matter a lot. First I really don't like mechanical disc brakes, they just don't feel good. They do get better though as they break in and if you never had anything else then the feeling doesn't matter. Plus to get hydraulic you need to spend another $500 or more. The other issue is the tires. Giant is really cheap here as the tires don't have any flat protection. They basically save $1.20 a bike by not having a puncture resistant belt in the tire. Other companies do the same though. I would either try to get them to swap them out or just ride them and see how many flats you get.
Thanks - I'll check it out. Price range is $1200-ish but could potentially go up a bit (or down obviously).you could consider their cyclocross bike. Shimano 105 and you can throw on some more slicker 28mm tyres when riding on the road. It is another $200. not sure what the price range you are looking at is.
Thanks - I'll check it out. Price range is $1200-ish but could potentially go up a bit (or down obviously).
Got a Trek FX 2 and I'm going to start doing my 16.2mi commute to work on it this week. I did short rides to work in my old town but this is my first real metro cycling. Fortunately, I worked out a route that for the most part has bike lanes, I'm just a bit iffy on the fact I'll be going to work before sunrise. The afternoon ride home will be a treat, though. I've got a decent chance at a position at a different place that has a 20 mile ride to it that is almost entirely paved bike lane and stays away from downtown, so hopefully I get that one.
I have good lights but today showed me I need a better seat for a ride that long.Do you have decent lights? There are a lot of good ones out there. Just remember the faster you ride the more powerful your front light needs to be.
I have good lights but today showed me I need a better seat for a ride that long.
Ha ha..! You haven't lived until you've supercharged your bollocks while climbing over an electric fence.
Any web pages you guys can suggest for idiots intro to mountain biking.. I would really like to own one, but I have only ridden the super shitty £70 mtb from Halfords for when I was a kid. groupsets, frame shape/style, usage etc. Anything really. I know very little about that stuff, but starting research on it because you guys have made it look damn fun.
Any web pages you guys can suggest for idiots intro to mountain biking.. I would really like to own one, but I have only ridden the super shitty £70 mtb from Halfords for when I was a kid. groupsets, frame shape/style, usage etc. Anything really. I know very little about that stuff, but starting research on it because you guys have made it look damn fun.
I'm fairly new to cycling but I was looking for my first road bike last year. After lots of reading it seemed Giant defys were a good choice for an entry / intermediate level bike. The contend I believe replace the standard defys for 2017. I'd say that would be a good choice. I really like the defy I bought.