Help me! Road Bike Part Grades for Dummies

[elk]

No...I know they're not the same, I just can't quite SEE the difference...I need to go find a picture...

[Idealmuse]

Hi girls - The Javalin bike came. I need to get it assembled and I need some pedals. I want SPD with a platform... Will Crank Brothers Mallet C work? I found a deal that comes with the pedals and some shoes for $80.00. I already have SPD road shoes but they have no traction on the bottom - not so safe for riding around Chicago.

[rij73]

Hi girls - The Javalin bike came. I need to get it assembled and I need some pedals. I want SPD with a platform... Will Crank Brothers Mallet C work? I found a deal that comes with the pedals and some shoes for $80.00. I already have SPD road shoes but they have no traction on the bottom - not so safe for riding around Chicago.

Wow, the bike came fast! Keep us posted on how it looks and rides... Shoes and pedals for $80 is cheap if the pedals are good and the shoes fit!

[Idealmuse]

Sorry I never updated. Love LOVE the Javelin Fara bike. It got me through both a Sprint and International Tri last summer, and I'm working on my second International this summer.

I need to take it in for a tune-up as I'm having some trouble shifting between the rings and it's about that time anyway (hence have been mostly riding on the large ring which in flat Chicago isn't a problem)

But thanks a million to everyone who helped me pick out the right one for me last year. It was a killer deal and I couldn't be more pleased. I had a proper bike fit done and while the frame is a weeeee bit too big, it hasn't been an issue. It's worlds more comfortable then my Hard Rock was. I used to suffer from constantly numb hands on that beast.

I also love how stupidly light the bike is. Someone offered to help me carry it up the El Steps (Elevated Subway) and I had to tell the guy no it was silly light.

Thanks again!