Test ride, test ride, then test ride again. A bike must fit you or you won't ride it - and believe us, it isn't fun to ride a bike that doesn't fit.
Steel vs aluminum is a personal choice. Steel bikes these days are much lighter than they once were. For me, I strongly prefer steel and won't buy bike that isn't (outside of my mountain bike that has a full suspension).
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07-19-2011, 02:03 AM #1
What's over that hill?
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07-19-2011, 12:43 PM #2
don't jinx it
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Also, if this is your first road bike, maybe it doesn't have to be THE perfect bike that lasts you the rest of your days. I mean, there's always custom . . . and how would you know what you want in a custom bike if you don't have a previous ride to compare it to?
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