Buying a new bike...suggestions??

[CycleGiant3]

I am new to cycling and i am buying a new bike next week. I am looking to buying a Giant OCR 1. Does anyone have any feedback on this bike? Any info would be great. I have been on a small test ride and it feels pretty good. I am so excited to get started. Any suggestions would be great!! Thanks so much!

[tatormc]

I've had a Giant OCR 3 for a year and it is my first road bike. It's been good for me to learn the basics and to know for sure if I really wanted to stick with cycling. But it's good that you are going for the OCR 1 since it will have better components and won't be as heavy. I'm having trouble getting up the hills and even going fast due to bike weight. My hubby decided I needed a new bike a few weeks ago and I finally made my decision last night. I'll be upgrading to the Giant TCR Composite 2 which I get to pick up today!! The OCR 1 will be a great beginner bike for you. Ride it for a year and then you can upgrade.

[bikerHen]

I just bought an OCR1. YEA! So far I love it. It is soooo different from my old ride and way cooler. The bike is light and still a little scary to ride because the handling is quick, very quick! Every time I ride I have to pick the bugs out of my teeth cause I'm grinning so much. I test rode many bikes and they were all uncomfortable and had about given up on getting a road bike. The OCR1 felt good the minute I got on. I still have a few issues with comfort but I think they have more to do with adjusting to a totally different riding position and being too fat than with the bike itself! I'm hoping both will be improving with miles in the saddle. My is silver with pink trim. What color did you order? bikerHen

[CorsairMac]

Every time I ride I have to pick the bugs out of my teeth cause I'm grinning so much. bikerHen

Don't pick the bugs out hun, they're added protein and should help to keep your nutrients levels up on your rides!!!

[bikerHen]

I can use the protein but . . . those bugs are just so scratchy going down!
bikerHen

[CycleGiant3]

I just bought an OCR1. YEA! So far I love it. It is soooo different from my old ride and way cooler. The bike is light and still a little scary to ride because the handling is quick, very quick! Every time I ride I have to pick the bugs out of my teeth cause I'm grinning so much. I test rode many bikes and they were all uncomfortable and had about given up on getting a road bike. The OCR1 felt good the minute I got on. I still have a few issues with comfort but I think they have more to do with adjusting to a totally different riding position and being too fat than with the bike itself! I'm hoping both will be improving with miles in the saddle. My is silver with pink trim. What color did you order? bikerHen

Hey BikerHen- I also order the pink with silver. I was going to go for the royal blue bike, but I see blue bikes everywhere and i wanted to be different!! I test rode the OCR1 and i really liked it. I also test the specialized dolce, it was nice as well, but the OCR the better Shimano gears. I think I will be happy with the OCR1.

[bikerHen]

[QUOTE=CycleGiant3]Hey BikerHen- I also order the pink with silver. I was going to go for the royal blue bike, but I see blue bikes everywhere and i wanted to be different!!


Are we two peas in a pod! I said the same thing. " I see blue everywhere and I want to be different." I was a little worried about the pink, but it's just a nice accent. I just LOVE my bike. My mph has increased 2.5 miles. I can do 20mph on the flat and feel like I could go forever. The problem now is that my riding partner/daughter is slowing me down. She's hinting that she needs a new bike now too! It just burns her 20 year old butt that old mom is leaving her in the dust bikerHen

[bikerchick68]

congrats on the new ride! I think you may NEED this... just got it for my bike too! And I added the matching Tmobile bar tape...

http://www.terrybicycles.com/detail....tem_no=2113941

[CycleGiant3]

[QUOTE=bikerHen]

Hey BikerHen- I also order the pink with silver. I was going to go for the royal blue bike, but I see blue bikes everywhere and i wanted to be different!!


Are we two peas in a pod! I said the same thing. " I see blue everywhere and I want to be different." I was a little worried about the pink, but it's just a nice accent. I just LOVE my bike. My mph has increased 2.5 miles. I can do 20mph on the flat and feel like I could go forever. The problem now is that my riding partner/daughter is slowing me down. She's hinting that she needs a new bike now too! It just burns her 20 year old butt that old mom is leaving her in the dust bikerHen

BikerHen-
I am so sorry to hear about your daughter and the RR tracks. I am glad she is ok, aside from some scrapes and bruises. Maybe she had a deal with the tracks to get a new bike!!

[CorsairMac]

I LOVE this site!! Where else can one go to get info on matching accessories for your bikes?? this is just too awesome/fun!

[CycleGiant3]

Thanks for all the great links everyone. I picking up my bike on Tuesday. I can't wait. The guys at the LBS are trying to get me to go on my first group ride Thursday night. I think I am take them up on it, I am really excited but I admit a little nervous being as I will have only had my bike not even 2 full days. I let you know how it goes!!!

[bikerHen]

Thanks for all the great links everyone. I picking up my bike on Tuesday. I can't wait.

OK CycleGiant3 by my clock it's after 12 midnight EST. Are you still out on the new bike? I'm looking foward to all the details of your first ride! bikerHen