Thebby
Warming-Up
- Aug 28, 2009
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Let me start by saying I am a total n00b when it comes to riding, and that probably bears out in the stupidity of this question...
I have a basic cross bike that I ride every day and love zipping around town, but I also think I need to get out of the city. I'm an avid hiker, snowboarder and kayaker and when I'm heading out of town I see lots of people on the train with their bike bags and it's really piqued my interest.
I guess the first think I need is a bike. I'd love to get a nice road bike and head out into the country for some long rides, but frankly I don't know the first thing about what makes a good road bike. I'm really looking for something not too expensive (under Y200,000) but nice enough that I can feel comfortable riding for a while without wanting to upgrade after 6 months or so when I start to get more experience and know more about what I like specifically.
If not specific bikes and brands, any recommendations of what kind of things I should look for at the bike shop (materials etc.) would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
I have a basic cross bike that I ride every day and love zipping around town, but I also think I need to get out of the city. I'm an avid hiker, snowboarder and kayaker and when I'm heading out of town I see lots of people on the train with their bike bags and it's really piqued my interest.
I guess the first think I need is a bike. I'd love to get a nice road bike and head out into the country for some long rides, but frankly I don't know the first thing about what makes a good road bike. I'm really looking for something not too expensive (under Y200,000) but nice enough that I can feel comfortable riding for a while without wanting to upgrade after 6 months or so when I start to get more experience and know more about what I like specifically.
If not specific bikes and brands, any recommendations of what kind of things I should look for at the bike shop (materials etc.) would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.