bicycle helmets road bikes image
wrongdiagn
What's the point ? You might as well get a cheap o'l road bike.
Also is it necessary to ride with a helmet ?
Answer
No point in riding fixed gear bikes, brakes or no brakes. But, if I wanted to take all the joy out of riding and went to the dark side and bought a fixed gear bike, I would have a front brake. Much easier and safer to slow down when a brake is used instead of just the traction of the rear wheel and skidding.
Yes, it is necessary to ride with a helmet.
Friend went down due to blacking out. Split the helmet in two. While there were some complications due to the blackout, helmet saved his LIFE.
Law or no law, I always wear a helmet whether I am on my bicycle or my motorcycle.
No point in riding fixed gear bikes, brakes or no brakes. But, if I wanted to take all the joy out of riding and went to the dark side and bought a fixed gear bike, I would have a front brake. Much easier and safer to slow down when a brake is used instead of just the traction of the rear wheel and skidding.
Yes, it is necessary to ride with a helmet.
Friend went down due to blacking out. Split the helmet in two. While there were some complications due to the blackout, helmet saved his LIFE.
Law or no law, I always wear a helmet whether I am on my bicycle or my motorcycle.
Where can I learn about road bikes?
Robert F
I'm a runner and a swimmer and I'm ready to start training for a triathalon. I don't own a bike and don't know much about bikes except that some of them look very expensive. I'm planning to buy a used bike, but really need to do my homework first so that I can find the right deal. Any advice?
Answer
Although you will be training as a TriAthlete, first things first... there are many older, used "road bikes" that you can buy for $20-50. to get your training started. I was GIVEN a great lightweight Univega with a Chro-Moly frame, 700cc wheelset, etc... basically it was a "high end" road bike in its day... during the 80's. So don't get sucked into buying a $200 plus bike until you know what you really need and want... and the hype of how many speeds, cassette brand, pedals, type of brakes, etc isn't important yet. Sure, Lance has a "better bike", but mine is for training, not competition.
In the way of a bike, you do not need anything special or wonderful to train on since you will be mostly concentrating on working muscle groups differently. You WILL need a GOOD combo lock, any bike helmet, a complete light set (front/tail and ALL reflectors), at least one decent pair of bike shorts with pads, and plenty of socks and bright shirts. A cycle computer with basic functions is a very useful tool to monitor your training progress also. You can pretty much use any gloves, athletic shoe, eyewear, water bottle/hydo pack and windbreaker/jacket to start, but these are worth upgrading as your budget and needs demand.
What you should really consider is getting a "trainer", it is a small support-roller-resistance device that you attach to your bike to so you can ride stationary. This helps you to simplify your routine and concentrate on your form and bodily feedback by training to your own optimum schedule (avoiding road hazards, rain, cold, dark, late hours, traffic, crime, etc). These can be quite pricey new, but also found used for around $75-100+.
Since you have a computer... the world is your classroom... do a search! I recommend you start locally though... find a road biking group near you to join and train with, there is always at least one member who does or wants to do competitions. Also, ask at your local bike shops about bike clinics, clubs and events... many also have bulletin boards with biking related notices (used gear, clubs, upcoming races/events, etc). Also (many people don't know this) but the Department of Transportation regularly puts out free bicycling guide books... showing routes, distances, elevations, terrain, etc. VERY handy for regular road riding (which you will also do for training and to break the monotony).
I am not a competitor and I prefer recumbents now that I have permanent injuries, but here are some links that I maintain, that can lead you to links... that can lead you on...
www.bikelink.com
www.pedaling.com
www.kensbikeandski.com
www.bikeradar.com
www.wadler.org
www.bikesbelong.org
www.usacycling.org
www.exploratorium/cycling.com
Have fun...stay safe!
Although you will be training as a TriAthlete, first things first... there are many older, used "road bikes" that you can buy for $20-50. to get your training started. I was GIVEN a great lightweight Univega with a Chro-Moly frame, 700cc wheelset, etc... basically it was a "high end" road bike in its day... during the 80's. So don't get sucked into buying a $200 plus bike until you know what you really need and want... and the hype of how many speeds, cassette brand, pedals, type of brakes, etc isn't important yet. Sure, Lance has a "better bike", but mine is for training, not competition.
In the way of a bike, you do not need anything special or wonderful to train on since you will be mostly concentrating on working muscle groups differently. You WILL need a GOOD combo lock, any bike helmet, a complete light set (front/tail and ALL reflectors), at least one decent pair of bike shorts with pads, and plenty of socks and bright shirts. A cycle computer with basic functions is a very useful tool to monitor your training progress also. You can pretty much use any gloves, athletic shoe, eyewear, water bottle/hydo pack and windbreaker/jacket to start, but these are worth upgrading as your budget and needs demand.
What you should really consider is getting a "trainer", it is a small support-roller-resistance device that you attach to your bike to so you can ride stationary. This helps you to simplify your routine and concentrate on your form and bodily feedback by training to your own optimum schedule (avoiding road hazards, rain, cold, dark, late hours, traffic, crime, etc). These can be quite pricey new, but also found used for around $75-100+.
Since you have a computer... the world is your classroom... do a search! I recommend you start locally though... find a road biking group near you to join and train with, there is always at least one member who does or wants to do competitions. Also, ask at your local bike shops about bike clinics, clubs and events... many also have bulletin boards with biking related notices (used gear, clubs, upcoming races/events, etc). Also (many people don't know this) but the Department of Transportation regularly puts out free bicycling guide books... showing routes, distances, elevations, terrain, etc. VERY handy for regular road riding (which you will also do for training and to break the monotony).
I am not a competitor and I prefer recumbents now that I have permanent injuries, but here are some links that I maintain, that can lead you to links... that can lead you on...
www.bikelink.com
www.pedaling.com
www.kensbikeandski.com
www.bikeradar.com
www.wadler.org
www.bikesbelong.org
www.usacycling.org
www.exploratorium/cycling.com
Have fun...stay safe!
Powered by Yahoo! Answers
Title Post: Is there a point in riding a fixed gear bike if you have brakes ?
Rating: 100% based on 9998 ratings. 5 user reviews.
Author: Unknown
Thanks For Coming To My Blog
Rating: 100% based on 9998 ratings. 5 user reviews.
Author: Unknown
Thanks For Coming To My Blog
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar