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tpsullie
Hi, I'm 54, used to be an avid runner but had hip replacement 2 years ago. Have gotten into spinning and would like to start cycling on the road . How much money should I expect to pay for carbon frame bike? What brands do you recommend? What other equipment do I need? Any safety tips?
thanks!
Answer
So why do you need a bike with a carbon fiber frame? R U racing? Didn't think so. A bike with an all aluminum frame or steel frame or maybe aluminum with carbon fiber forks would suit you just as well. Why spend $3,000 to $4,000 when can spend around $700 to $1,500 for a good "entry level" road bike?
There are NO "best" brands. They are all going to use similar & sometimes the EXACT same components anyway. If you're looking for opinions on the best "bang for the buck" - I'd suggest a Giant or Raleigh or Fuji.
http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/road/endurance/revenio-1-0-13/ - $700 even
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/defy.5/11498/55823/
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/defy.3/11498/55822/
http://www.fujibikes.com/bike/details/sportif_15_c
Equipment? A good, well ventilated helmet with a mirror. http://safezonemirror.com/ An under-the-seat bag storing a spare tube, tire levers, folding hex-head tool kit and a good frame pump. http://www.topeak.com/products/Pumps/RoadMorphG And naturally a water bottle cage & bottle. Camelbak Podium Big Chill.
Safety tips?
http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/usa/
http://cyclingsavvy.org/ If any classes in your area - take them all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFjCza5e1kw - see also parts 2 & 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU4nKKq02BU
So why do you need a bike with a carbon fiber frame? R U racing? Didn't think so. A bike with an all aluminum frame or steel frame or maybe aluminum with carbon fiber forks would suit you just as well. Why spend $3,000 to $4,000 when can spend around $700 to $1,500 for a good "entry level" road bike?
There are NO "best" brands. They are all going to use similar & sometimes the EXACT same components anyway. If you're looking for opinions on the best "bang for the buck" - I'd suggest a Giant or Raleigh or Fuji.
http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/road/endurance/revenio-1-0-13/ - $700 even
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/defy.5/11498/55823/
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/defy.3/11498/55822/
http://www.fujibikes.com/bike/details/sportif_15_c
Equipment? A good, well ventilated helmet with a mirror. http://safezonemirror.com/ An under-the-seat bag storing a spare tube, tire levers, folding hex-head tool kit and a good frame pump. http://www.topeak.com/products/Pumps/RoadMorphG And naturally a water bottle cage & bottle. Camelbak Podium Big Chill.
Safety tips?
http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/usa/
http://cyclingsavvy.org/ If any classes in your area - take them all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFjCza5e1kw - see also parts 2 & 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU4nKKq02BU
Story of a boyfriend sacrificing his own life for his girlfriend?
marvelgirl
I read somewhere but I forget the entire story. Its about a boyfriend sacrificing himself for his girlfriend. Their motorcycle lost control of the brakes but the boyfriend decided not to tell the girlfriend. Instead he asked the girlfriend to wear his helmet, kiss him and hug him. Later when the motorcycle crashed the boyfriend died while the girlfriend survived because she was wearing the helmet. I read it from a myspace page. Have anyone heard of this story and have the link to the whole story? Thanks in advance!!!!
Answer
how was he to kiss and hug her during a motorcycle ride and take his helmet off???
anyways that sounds like what happened in STL about 4 months back one of the other secretaries that work in my law firm sister and her boyfriend just got a new bike and someone pulled out in front of them and he grabbed her who was sitting on the back and kind of lifted her making it so when they colided with the car she went over the car (breaking both ankles) and he went right through the windsheild (breaking shoulders, bones in the face, hips, and both hands.
how was he to kiss and hug her during a motorcycle ride and take his helmet off???
anyways that sounds like what happened in STL about 4 months back one of the other secretaries that work in my law firm sister and her boyfriend just got a new bike and someone pulled out in front of them and he grabbed her who was sitting on the back and kind of lifted her making it so when they colided with the car she went over the car (breaking both ankles) and he went right through the windsheild (breaking shoulders, bones in the face, hips, and both hands.
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