Upgrade mine or new bike?
Discussion
Now then.
I have a Ridgeback Genesis Day 0.0 road-biased hybrid but am starting to do longer journeys and my arms and neck seem to be taking some stick.
I'm thinking that maybe this bike isn't designed for long journeys and I should get a road bike?
Thus, shall I just upgrade this one with some drop bars and new saddle etc or shall I look at getting something new. I would have a budget of about £500 and have seen a Trek 1.2 or something that looks quite good? I can't spend any more than that and was thinking of the Ride2work scheme but the bike isn't mine for 12 months.
What you think?
I have a Ridgeback Genesis Day 0.0 road-biased hybrid but am starting to do longer journeys and my arms and neck seem to be taking some stick.
I'm thinking that maybe this bike isn't designed for long journeys and I should get a road bike?
Thus, shall I just upgrade this one with some drop bars and new saddle etc or shall I look at getting something new. I would have a budget of about £500 and have seen a Trek 1.2 or something that looks quite good? I can't spend any more than that and was thinking of the Ride2work scheme but the bike isn't mine for 12 months.
What you think?
I'm 37.
I think I'm made of glass at the mo as I've had quite a few breaks and fractures recently but it's the other arm that's more of the problem. It aches now when I extend it fully.
The Trek has carbon forks, do they make a difference as I didn't believe the bloke in the shop that they flex a little more?
I think I'm made of glass at the mo as I've had quite a few breaks and fractures recently but it's the other arm that's more of the problem. It aches now when I extend it fully.
The Trek has carbon forks, do they make a difference as I didn't believe the bloke in the shop that they flex a little more?
Sounds like you need to change your position on the bike more than the bike itself.
Carbon forks flex dampen out a lot of road 'buzz' They're not an alternative to suspension but are certainly better than steel or alloy.
As your problem seems to be position though why not splash out on some carbon riser bars. This will lift you up more, but if the stem is too long then it's only a partial fix.
I suspect your bike has a 100 or 110mm long stem. You may want to try a cheap (£10) 80 / 90mm long stem (one 20mm shorter) with a 5 - 10 degree rise. Combine this with a set of carbon riser bars and you should feel more comfortable.
Finally, also try some different grips. ODI lock-ons are great and offer a good range of options that are more cushioned.
Carbon forks flex dampen out a lot of road 'buzz' They're not an alternative to suspension but are certainly better than steel or alloy.
As your problem seems to be position though why not splash out on some carbon riser bars. This will lift you up more, but if the stem is too long then it's only a partial fix.
I suspect your bike has a 100 or 110mm long stem. You may want to try a cheap (£10) 80 / 90mm long stem (one 20mm shorter) with a 5 - 10 degree rise. Combine this with a set of carbon riser bars and you should feel more comfortable.
Finally, also try some different grips. ODI lock-ons are great and offer a good range of options that are more cushioned.
as mentioned, shorter stem and a set of carbon riser bars are a good idea ans should have a noticeable effect. pedal on are worth a look as they have some cheapish race face carbon risers.
ribble will sell you some nice carbon forks for well under £100 too.
also, try some stubby bar ends, the change of position might help stretch your lower back when riding.
try moving the seat around and the angle too.
that lot should be less than
£150
ribble will sell you some nice carbon forks for well under £100 too.
also, try some stubby bar ends, the change of position might help stretch your lower back when riding.
try moving the seat around and the angle too.
that lot should be less than
£150
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