Jay (Eire)
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That’s really great, that the spin classes have given you the push to get outside and ride.
Jul 09, 2020,13:21 PM
I think $2k is a reasonable budget given you are just getting into this. Like most watches and cars bikes take a big hit once you take a new one out of the store so keep in mind that with this budget you could get a lot more bike by going used. Check out The Pros Closet, and there are other similar business offering used bikes and equipment. Also keep your eyes open locally, there is bound to be a lot of folks in your area flipping bikes quickly to upgrade.
The electronic shifting is standard in those higher end / priced bikes you mentioned but it gets introduced at a lower price point actually. It is however unnecessary and like all components can be added later.
I’d be looking for a carbon frame bike, with disc brakes. Road bikes these days run up to 28mm tires, the gravel bikes maybe up to 40mm. I don’t think you’ll have to worry much with 28mm on the LA roads.
You should be able to get a new bike, carbon, hydraulic disc brakes for around that number. All the big brands will have bikes at that level. And honesty, what you get for $2k today is pretty good. Buy last years bike, or the year prior and get a decent discount. You need to look closely but often the differences are minor.
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I haven’t tried that —
By: orahu : July 5th, 2020-12:49
It syncs with my iPhone — the Garmin app — and offers more data than I know what to do with!
Garmin/Strava
By: AIPlatt : July 5th, 2020-15:52
If the watch syncs with your Garmin App, then you need only change the setting on the Garmin App (check in settings for something related to partner apps) and sign-into your Strava account. The two "speak" immediately after your ride uploads to the Garmin...
Is there a budget in mind?
By: Jay (Eire) : July 6th, 2020-16:01
It’s a good time to be buying a road bike I think. I upgraded in late 2015, it would have served me better to hold off a year or two as by then there SRAM had introduced it’s electronic shifting and disc brakes and wider tires had become the norm. Those t...
I'd like to keep it under $2K if possible...
By: YpJ : July 8th, 2020-21:32
I'm kind of dipping a toe into this world. I've spent the past 1.5 years taking spin class religiously and absolutely fell in love with it. Unfortunately, I don't see spin classes coming back for at least another year so I dusted off my clunky mountain bi...
Keeping under $2K
By: AIPlatt : July 9th, 2020-16:11
If that's your objective, then I'd suggest getting to know the folks at a good bike shop. While not advertised, many handle consignment sales for customer who are upgrading. So that rider who had a great $7K bike that 5-7 years old, may be upgrading and t...
Thank you so much for the awesome tips, gents.
By: YpJ : July 9th, 2020-23:00
For around my price range, I was thinking that disc brakes and Shimano 105 gear train would keep me busy for a while considering the kind of riding I will do. You are both emphasizing putting more $ into the frame, preferably carbon, and that brings up a ...
Thank you. A bit of a hard ride though.
By: Jay (Eire) : July 10th, 2020-18:05
These early efforts at “aero” roadies didn’t seem to be that forgiving. I’m close on swapping it out for something more forgiving (and with discs so I can run wider tires too), if not this year then definitely next.
Wide tires
By: AIPlatt : July 10th, 2020-19:15
So long as the frame can take it, you can run 28mm on a rim brake frame without issue. The other thing to check is your tire pressure. I'm also on a VERY stiff aero frame (if I ride over a penny, I'll can tell if it's heads/tails). With that said, I'm cur...
Disc
By: AIPlatt : July 10th, 2020-19:17
...but if I was buying anything new, I'd opt for disc....it's the future and, for the extra few grams, it's more reliable and safe - particularly on major descents or in wet conditions. Regardless, that Cervelo is a beauty.
Always happy to talk bikes...
By: AIPlatt : July 7th, 2020-12:20
....with anyone - including all sorts of spec, alternatives for drivetrains, etc. Pics of my whip are attached. ...
Drivetrains...
By: AIPlatt : July 9th, 2020-16:04
Thanks for the compliment. It's one of my true "loves". When I first purchased this bike, the vast majority of funds into the frame (it's pretty much the only thing you cannot upgrade). I chose Shimano Ultegra Mechanical. Last year, I upgraded to the new ...
