What bike would you recommend for a century?

[Fredwina]

Fredwina, I've put in 20 miles or so in one sitting so I am still breaking in the bike so to speak--and me. I am considering a century in October if I think I'm up to it.

I would try and work my mileage up to where you can do a metric(62 miles) w/o difficulties. Your avg speed sounds good.

[sundial]

I would try and work my mileage up to where you can do a metric(62 miles) w/o difficulties. Your avg speed sounds good.

That sounds like a good plan. I'll start working toward that goal.

[Aggie_Ama]

I agree with Fredwina work up to a metric. It is a big accomplishment in itself if you have never done one and FUN!! It is my favorite distance, so I am biased.

You can ride any bike for a century. I rode a heavy steel Fuji for my first and a couple MS150's. It was a more upright and a proper fit. This weekend I road my Cannondale, similar material and geometry to the Ruby. I had the same level of comfort as the old Fuji.

My husband rides a race, aggressive geometry bike. He was a little more sore at the end of the century even though he is in excellent shape and a stronger rider.

We were both well trained, so the next day just a little tightness in the quads. No real complaints.