Noob and then some

[bike4ever]

Hello. Welcome to the forum. Do you have a bike right now? If you do, where to you like to ride? How often - how far?

[Popoki_Nui]

Welcome! Maybe you could let us know what bike/cycling terms/phrases/bikespeak etc you're finding difficult? We're always happy to explain things, and no one is going to look down on you. We always enjoy welcoming a new cyclist to the fold!

Take care.

~Sherry.

[Zen]

I think you will find this site helpful:

www.sheldonbrown.com/glossary.html

Also, try about.com and type "bicycling" in the search field.

[F8th637]

When the biking bug hit me I went to my local library and checked out as many books that I can read in 3 weeks about cycling. I felt like you did at first with the whole new vocabulary and didn't get the first few books right away. After awhile I started picking up on things. I found it really helped. Maybe it will work for you too.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

If you Google terms like "bicycling +beginners" or "beginner +cyclist" or "beginner biking tips", etc....you'll find some good sites that expalin some of the basics.

[silver]

check out this dictionary of "Roadie" slang.

http://kba.tripod.com/slang.htm

Some of it may still not make sense. but it will all come to you eventually.

a "roadie" is someone who prodominately rides on roads.

Tell us about your bike and where you like to ride. things we like to know about a bike are brand, model, what type (road, mountain, hybrid), what is it made of, what type of components (derailers, etc), size, any modifications to the original.

I'm a roadie. I ride a road bike on the roads.

I have two bikes.

#1 is a '05 trek 1000. I wrecked it and then got it repaired. It's a bit beat up but still a decent bike. It's aluminum with a carbon fork and seat post. It's a 58 cm.

#2 is a '07 Trek Madone 5.0. It's full carbon and full ultegra components. He's nice!

I mostly ride on rural county roads.

welcome!!!

[Grog]

Right this way:
http://www.teamestrogen.com/beginnerCyclist.asp
And other contents from the "community" section (see at the top)

[uforgot]

This is the 3rd post that I have noticed is a little weird. One post, crazy question. It's the two college guys at the computer thing. I'm sure there are more. Read these, also:

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=15033

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=14998

[mimitabby]

Esmerelda, what is your native language? Your english is really good! So don't be shy, tell us about yourself and where you like to ride.


uforgot, you could be right, but what's the point? and then they never post again!!