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Originally Posted by carve
Ask your neighbor what he thinks. Does his bike look more like the bikesdirect ones I posted? I'll bet it does.
If you plan to do any aggressive riding, for 1/3 more money I think either of those are no-brainers, unless you just plan on casually tooling around town. The diamond back would be fine, or maybe even better, for that.
If you don't want to spend 1/3 more, you could probably get an even better deal on Craigslist. Something like this (although it's kind of small)...
http://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/2615812540.html
Keep in mind though...a properly fitting road bike will put you in a more laid-out position. You probably won't find it as comfortable at first until your muscles get used to it, but if you're doing group fitness rides you'd have to be pretty strong to keep up on that.
Also...fit. How did you see if the Diamond Back would fit you?
Shorts...get the 2nd one. The first are liners for baggies. |
My neigbor has old Trek bike, so It might look like something you posted, but with straight handles. From what he told me, they do more casual (cruising) biking rides for 20-30 miles, rather than any hardcore workouts. Perhaps, Diamondback could be good fit then?
Since I know nothing about bikes, I figured I should spend little $ and see how it works out. Diamondback did not cost much, and I got it with the tune ups and warranty. Guys at SA told me which frame (large) I needed, tuned it up, checked it, and I was on my way.
As / if I get more into this, I'll upgrade to something like you mentioned.
I will still go to bike shop, probably tonight. May be they will have something used in mint condition.
BTW, I ordered Pearl iZumi shorts. Thank you very much for the advise!
I also ordered this cap
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00..._ya_os_product In the next few days temperature is expected to drop below 40 in the morning, so that should be very usefull, and should fit under helmet.
Speaking of helmets, can you recommend one of two below?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Both helmets have great reviews, and are not expensive.
Water Bottles? Does it matter which one?
Found these two
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Again, thank you very much!