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Ah-Schoo posted:
Have you considered a hybrid? I found them a lot cheaper for getting the same components as some of the road bikes. But you get a more comfortable bike and a lot more durable than a road bike. (I put 5,00km on my Raleigh hybrid every year for 6 years straight.)
Hybrid is also a great option if your gonna ride with the family. Its alot more forgiving having a bigger tire. I can feel every little bump when im out riding my skinny tire bike and at the end of the day my ass really hurts. I don't wear padded bicycle shorts.
Having the handlebars a bit upright on the hybrid is also very nice on your back.
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Mangler_SC
Title: Bellybutton Lint Collector
Posts: 1,856
Registered: 2003-12-2 08:37:05
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Trek.
Aluminum frames are far superior to steel and if you can afford titanium, do it. Get the best components that you can, thank me later.
Seriously, buy a better bike than you think you'll need. That way it will be a joy to ride and you'll find yourself biking a lot more than you thought you would.
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Title: Ratt-n-Roll
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Registered: 2000-6-26 19:59:09
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Dude, im telling you, get a comfortable ride. I sold my Trek mtn bike and got a Giant standard cruiser type one i started towing the baby trailer. Best bike ever.
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Date Posted:
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Mangler_SC posted:
Trek.
Aluminum frames are far superior to steel and if you can afford titanium, do it. Get the best components that you can, thank me later.
I prefer steel. Its quiet and more forgiving.
I think my new frame is gonna be this
http://www.chromagbikes.com/frames/aperature
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Mangler_SC
Title: Bellybutton Lint Collector
Posts: 1,856
Registered: 2003-12-2 08:37:05
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Steel is heavier by far. Aluminum is more rigid, but more than makes up for it by the weight reduction. Slightly lower tire pressures will offset the "forgiving" nature of the steel ride you are referring to.
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Date Posted:
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1 lb in frame weight isnt a big deal.
Heres my current toy sitting in my old apartment. So happy to be out of that hole.
http://tattare.pinkbike.com/album/
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Cuttlery
Title: Wanna see what you missed?
Posts: 2,631
Registered: 2001-1-9 19:31:21
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My current bike
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OG_Loki
Title: *Pelvic Thrust*
Posts: 910
Registered: 2002-1-26 18:18:46
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I have a NORCO VFR that is pretty awesome. I use it on the road 90% and a dirt drive way. I like the bike and it's in the $500 range. Made in Canada is the only drawback.
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Jezza_Belle
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Registered: 2001-2-24 02:29:30
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go classic
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