I'm kind of with those that have suggested you try it before you say you can't do it. If you have no back issues there is no reason to expect a well fitted bike to give you some.
If you are really commited to no having a road bike, have you looked at recumbents? My friend rides an ActionBent and she can make that thing fly!
Her's has under-seat stearing, so the hand position is the most ergonimically correct of any I've seen.
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10-02-2008, 08:28 AM #1
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10-04-2008, 06:23 PM #2
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I'll second the notion that a recumbent is worth a look.
They can be very fast (rider input required) and I, at least, can spend more time riding without various parts and pieces of my body complaining.
Take one, or a dozen, for a spin. Then, at least, you will know if you like 'em.Give big space to the festive dog that make sport in the roadway. Avoid entanglement with your wheel spoke.
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10-20-2008, 01:31 PM #3
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This may be a bit late, but you could also look at the Specialized Vita (its a step down from the Dolce, but it gives you that road bike feel with flat bars) or the Raleigh FT Cadent series (also has a WSD, called the Alyssa Cadent). Both are in the $500 range and I like both a lot. I'm selling my Specialized Crossroads because it doesn't make the cut for commuting etc- prefer a road bike with flat bars cos its just much more fun to ride!
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