Now I just feel silly...

**Over50Newbie** · 07-23-2006, 07:26 PM

Hi Again Pascale,

I am the person who just purchased the 2005 Terry Classic Road Bike...

Before I forget, Terry bicycles has a spot on their web site for people to sell used bicycles. There is a 16" Terry Classic there for $400. Here is the site:

http://www.terrybicycles.com/trade/?browse=sell

Hope this helps.

**Pascale** · 07-23-2006, 07:28 PM

Thanks, Over50!!

I did find a Terry to test-ride today - somehow it felt all wrong - although I guess I'm not sure how a road bike is "supposed" to feel - I felt like I was going to go over the front of it (which I didn't feel on the other road bikes I tested, so I dont' know which one was actually a better fit!)

**snapdragen** · 07-23-2006, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by Pascale

Thanks, Over50!!

I did find a Terry to test-ride today - somehow it felt all wrong - although I guess I'm not sure how a road bike is "supposed" to feel - I felt like I was going to go over the front of it (which I didn't feel on the other road bikes I tested, so I dont' know which one was actually a better fit!)

Maybe you don't need the shorter top tube that the Terry would have?

**Pascale** · 07-23-2006, 07:35 PM

Ok, so when you are on a road bike, and you look straight down, should you be looking directly at the middle of your handlebars? or slightly ahead? or behind?

**Over50Newbie** · 07-23-2006, 08:01 PM

I don't have a clue. I will look down while riding tomorrow. And you really mean "Straight Down" , right? Not just looking down at the road ahead of you. And does it make a difference if the handlebars are straight or drop? As you know, I have straight ones. I would guess that if you are in the drop position, and not on your hoods, your head would be in a different place.

**Pascale** · 07-23-2006, 08:08 PM

I do mean "straight down" - cuz the guy at Hoigaards asked me, but when I told him the answer, it's like he didn't know if what I answered was what it was supposed to be (kinda lost confidence in him at that point...)

**Over50Newbie** · 07-23-2006, 08:12 PM

Stay tuned... I'll let you know tomorrow. For now, it is past midnight here in CT and I'm going to bed.

It will be interesting to see what others have to say, especially the more experienced riders.

**DebW** · 07-24-2006, 03:45 AM

Originally Posted by Pascale

Ok, so when you are on a road bike, and you look straight down, should you be looking directly at the middle of your handlebars? or slightly ahead? or behind?

For me it's slightly behind. I saw on some bike fitting site that if you are riding on the hoods and looking ahead, your nose should be about 1 inch behind the handlebars. Knowing this would require a 2nd person to drop a plumbbob from you nose while you look ahead. A professional fitting would take lots of other factors into account and is the best way to go.

**Grog** · 07-24-2006, 06:02 AM

I'm definitely "behind" my handlebars. I haven't checked specifically but I think that if you split the space between the tip of the saddle and the stem in imaginary thirds, my nose, when looking down, would be at about the line between the middle and the front third.

**Pascale** · 07-24-2006, 06:30 AM

Originally Posted by Grog

I'm definitely "behind" my handlebars. I haven't checked specifically but I think that if you split the space between the tip of the saddle and the stem in imaginary thirds, my nose, when looking down, would be at about the line between the middle and the front third.

Ok, on the Terry bike I was almost directly over the handlebars when I looked down, and maybe a bit in front - which made me constantly feel like I was on the verge of tumbling forward - I thought it felt a bit small!

**morsecode** · 07-24-2006, 04:34 PM

I have no idea about any of this, but it sounds like you are doing great.

Good luck finding your perfect road bike!!!

**Kano** · 07-24-2006, 06:15 AM

Pascale --- for what it's worth, I'm doing the same thing you are! I have the Specialized Expedition, and am putting at least 50-60 miles on it every week too! And -- except when I do a bunch of hills, my speeds are in that same neighborhood.

Earl thought they'd be perfect because he thinks we will enjoy mountain biking -- After a couple of "mountain" type rides, I'm pretty sure that I will NOT be a mountain biker. So far, he's managed to keep me off road bikes, I think with the goal of making me wait for next season. Have fun searching for your perfect road bike!

Karen in Boise

**Pascale** · 07-24-2006, 06:26 AM

Karen - glad to know I have some company out there!! Too bad we're so far away - we could go out and kick butts together - ROFL

**Over50Newbie** · 07-23-2006, 07:35 PM

Everyone is different. Just because it fit me well, doesn't mean that it will feel right for you.

Good luck and let us all know when you decide what to buy.

BTW, I went out for my first ride today on my new bike. Did a quick, very hilly 14 miles. Played around with the gears a lot and had a ball!

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