I have around 2,200 miles on the bike right now. It took a good year to put those on.
So, in maybe another year... I can start looking for a new bike. I told myself that at 5,000 miles, I will be allowed to get a new one.
Right now I have an entry-level Trek 1000 road bike.... which is very nice. But the gearing is sometimes an issue and I can tell that my skill set is out growing the gears... if that makes any sense.
I am glad that I got an entry-level bike though... as it gave me time to figure out what I like and don't like. So, when I do spend the money, it will be on something that is just perfect!
Anyone else have a goal like this set?
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05-10-2006, 08:18 AM #1
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I think I will allow myself to get a new bike at 5,000 miles.
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05-10-2006, 08:40 AM #2
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This is a very very wise approach. As your strength and skills improve, you learn for yourself what works for you.
Originally Posted by KSH
A new rider simply has no way of knowing that until they've put in some significant saddle time.
jobob hereby gives you permission to get that new bike !
But why wait until 5000 miles?
I give you permission for a new bike at 4000.
jo "benevolent dicator" bob
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05-10-2006, 08:45 AM #3
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I have the same want/goal. Right now I have an entry level Fuji and the shifting is not keeping up with me. I have 1,000 miles this year and probably put 1,500-2,000 on it last year.
I am hoping to get a new bike when my husband switches jobs (he recently graduated from college) and we can afford a nicer one. Right now Fiona gets me on the road, but I want something better.
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05-10-2006, 08:41 AM #4
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Sorta, but I don't think the 'perfect' bike is out there. I think it takes a stable. Originally Posted by KSH
Remember you can always upgrade componentry. If you don't like your shifters or whatever, upgrade, then you have the parts for a new frame later. Just .02.
/s
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05-10-2006, 08:54 AM #5
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Ditto! I second that! Originally Posted by sydney_b
Sorta, but I don't think the 'perfect' bike is out there. I think it takes a stable. /sFrends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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05-10-2006, 10:17 AM #6
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SK, in your case it's not a stable, it's a stampede! There's gaggle of geese, school of fish, pride of lions...What do you call a flock of bikes?
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05-10-2006, 10:29 AM #7
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Hey, some people collect salt and pepper shakers. Some collect Precious Moments figurines. I collect bikes. What's wrong with that?
Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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05-10-2006, 10:36 AM #8
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Hee hee... I totally agree about the stable!
I too have set the 5,000 mile mark for a new road bike. I have had my first road bike for about 5 months now (Giant OCR3) and am keeping a running list of things for my next bike. Unfortunately I've got a lot of catching up to do on the mileage! but I'm looking forward to working on it this summer.
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05-10-2006, 11:30 AM #9
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I had set a goal of 10,000 miles before I could look at a new bike. Since I went with a mid-range bike, (Trek 2100), I don't need to be in a big hurry for a new one......but of course that doesn't stop me from looking and wishing. I keep saying that I'm going to push that mileage total down to 5,000, but that would mean next season already.
Last fall I had a issue with a old fractured vertebrae that had healed incorrectly. I asked the sports medicine doc I went to if perhaps he needed to write me a prescription to give to my husband for a full carbon fiber bike for the long-term health of my back. He just smiled...he wasn't going for it. Darn.
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05-10-2006, 11:10 AM #10
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Let's see...how about a bevy of bikes or a brood of bikes. What do you think?
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05-10-2006, 09:09 PM #11
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Aggie Ama & KSH...could you describe a little more what you mean about outgrowing your gears? Like, you don't need the triple anymore, or need crisper shifting, or? Just curious!
The Trek 1000 got a great review this year in Bicycling Mag."The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew, and live through it." ~ Doug Bradbury
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05-11-2006, 03:06 AM #12
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A girl can never have too many bikes. At minimum, you need one each for: (1) bad weather (rain--aka the "beater" bike); (2) good weather/long rides (steel frame is best
); (3) off-road and/or unpaved trails (cyclocross); (4) one for your trainer. If you have only one bike, what happens when it's in the hospital?
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