trek 100 (2007) any good? oh and what pedals do i get?
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dear fountain of knowledge,
I have recently aquired my dad's trek 1000 road bike (2007). First of all is it any good? Just curious really. In reality i'm new to cycling and frankly wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the myriad bicycles that exist. expect for a penny farthing that is - i'm sure i would notice a slight difference in handling/breaking on one of those... (but probably not at first)
Ok now that i have suitably amused the masses with my grade A humour here's the main question: "what pedals do you recommend I buy for the bike"?
the reason i ask is that it currently has foot strap things on the pedal and a mate's viewpoint is that i would not be able to get my feet out in the event of a (likely) accident, resulting in horrendus injury and death.
edited to say: damn i wrote trek 100 in the subject - which i can't seem to change. annoyyyyyiiing.
I have recently aquired my dad's trek 1000 road bike (2007). First of all is it any good? Just curious really. In reality i'm new to cycling and frankly wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the myriad bicycles that exist. expect for a penny farthing that is - i'm sure i would notice a slight difference in handling/breaking on one of those... (but probably not at first)
Ok now that i have suitably amused the masses with my grade A humour here's the main question: "what pedals do you recommend I buy for the bike"?
the reason i ask is that it currently has foot strap things on the pedal and a mate's viewpoint is that i would not be able to get my feet out in the event of a (likely) accident, resulting in horrendus injury and death.
edited to say: damn i wrote trek 100 in the subject - which i can't seem to change. annoyyyyyiiing.
Edited by 2seas on Wednesday 29th September 16:33
It's a reasonable entry level bike,
http://www.trekbikes.com/uk/en/bikes/2007/archive/...
Good enough for you at this stage, not worth upgrading when things start to go seriously wrong or you start doing 120 mile sportives!
Edit: get some clipless pedals (that you have to clip into) keo look classic or shimano spd-sl's and proper shoes easier to get out of in a hurry than toeclips/straps and will make cycling easier and faster, although will take some getting used too.
http://www.trekbikes.com/uk/en/bikes/2007/archive/...
Good enough for you at this stage, not worth upgrading when things start to go seriously wrong or you start doing 120 mile sportives!
Edit: get some clipless pedals (that you have to clip into) keo look classic or shimano spd-sl's and proper shoes easier to get out of in a hurry than toeclips/straps and will make cycling easier and faster, although will take some getting used too.
Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 29th September 16:52
OneDs said:
It's a reasonable entry level bike,
http://www.trekbikes.com/uk/en/bikes/2007/archive/...
Good enough for you at this stage, not worth upgrading when things start to go seriously wrong or you start doing 120 mile sportives!
that looks just like mine! (colour scheme).http://www.trekbikes.com/uk/en/bikes/2007/archive/...
Good enough for you at this stage, not worth upgrading when things start to go seriously wrong or you start doing 120 mile sportives!
i assume you mean i would need to upgrade if i become a 120 mile keen bean? if so what exactly is lacking in this bike, which would require said upgrade? As mentioned i'm an ignorant about these things..
Well to start, it was your dads, so it may not even fit you properly and if your doing any serious riding you need to look at this first.
Second all off the peg bikes like this are built to a price, in order to be attractive you get one or two eye catching components and the rest is just as cheapily sourced as possible.
It will be fine for now and during that time you can consider what you'd really like to do.
If I was getting into serious but social road riding events, I'd be looking at a minimum; carbon frame with shimano 105 level equipment and some hand built wheels. It will make the world of difference over your current set up.
Second all off the peg bikes like this are built to a price, in order to be attractive you get one or two eye catching components and the rest is just as cheapily sourced as possible.
It will be fine for now and during that time you can consider what you'd really like to do.
If I was getting into serious but social road riding events, I'd be looking at a minimum; carbon frame with shimano 105 level equipment and some hand built wheels. It will make the world of difference over your current set up.
unless you really start piling on the miles toe straps are fine. just keep them loose so getitng out of tehm quickly istn a problem.
bike pedals mean bike shoes (unless you get single sided spds which are awful) and that limits where and when you can use the bike. you cant waslk that far in clipless pedals without ruining the cleats though spds are a bit better for nipping to the pub in....
do you have any other bikes?
bike pedals mean bike shoes (unless you get single sided spds which are awful) and that limits where and when you can use the bike. you cant waslk that far in clipless pedals without ruining the cleats though spds are a bit better for nipping to the pub in....
do you have any other bikes?
pablo said:
unless you really start piling on the miles toe straps are fine. just keep them loose so getitng out of tehm quickly istn a problem.
bike pedals mean bike shoes (unless you get single sided spds which are awful) and that limits where and when you can use the bike. you cant waslk that far in clipless pedals without ruining the cleats though spds are a bit better for nipping to the pub in....
do you have any other bikes?
cheers for the advice - i guess i'll keep the pedals for a while and keep them loose as advised. no i don't have another bike - but my housemate doesn't mind me borrowing her mountain bike...bike pedals mean bike shoes (unless you get single sided spds which are awful) and that limits where and when you can use the bike. you cant waslk that far in clipless pedals without ruining the cleats though spds are a bit better for nipping to the pub in....
do you have any other bikes?
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