Road bikes - where do I even start?!
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Can anyone point me in the right direction here?
I have been running a couple of times a week over the last year to get a bit fitter and to lose some weight. I've been plagued with knee injuries and the like, so many of my friends have suggested I look into other fitness activities such as cycling.
Great - I'll just search for "Gents road bike" in eBay and buy one.
I soon realised this is more complicated than I was expecting! Riding style, size, reach, carbon forks etc, etc.
In essence, is there such a thing as a go-to suggestion for which road bike a novice should go for? Is there a decent simplified guide anywhere? Is there a road bike equivalent of the MX-5?
I have been running a couple of times a week over the last year to get a bit fitter and to lose some weight. I've been plagued with knee injuries and the like, so many of my friends have suggested I look into other fitness activities such as cycling.
Great - I'll just search for "Gents road bike" in eBay and buy one.
I soon realised this is more complicated than I was expecting! Riding style, size, reach, carbon forks etc, etc.
In essence, is there such a thing as a go-to suggestion for which road bike a novice should go for? Is there a decent simplified guide anywhere? Is there a road bike equivalent of the MX-5?
Another newbie question. If I got something like the Planex X Pro Carbon, what other equipment would I need as a minimum?
For example, on these bikes do I HAVE to use special cycling shoes that clip on to the pedals, or can you wear normal trainers?
I'm guessing as a minimum, I would need a helmet and some kind of bike chain. Anything else?
For example, on these bikes do I HAVE to use special cycling shoes that clip on to the pedals, or can you wear normal trainers?
I'm guessing as a minimum, I would need a helmet and some kind of bike chain. Anything else?
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