Quote Originally Posted by kelownagirl
Thank you so much! I am learning a lots about components etc too.
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Sadly, I have not seen a single used road bike yet - I am certainly willing to buy a good used road bike to get the upgrade.


Last point - I've really been having problems reaching the brakes. I dont' think I have particularly small hands and my fingers are fairly long but when I'm in the drops, my fingertips barely get around the brakes. DH says I won't be using the drop brakes all that much and he figures it's something we may be able to adjust but I'm just wondering if that is common. I also feel like it's a stretch to reach the brakes on the hoods. Is that normal or does it just take some getting used to? (Oooh, listen to me talking about "drops" and "hoods" etc. like I knew all this a week ago - I just laugh at myself sometimes...)


barb
Hey Barb, Check out ebay for used bikes. where do you live?(oops, I see you live in BC) You can look on Craig's list too.

I have the same problem with those drop brakes, but i am in the process of getting fitted to my new Bianchi with campy components, so i hope that problem will become a thing of the past as soon as the parts come in.

what does the DH mean you won't be reaching for them???