| Title: | Bicycling |
| Notice: | Bicycling for Fun |
| Moderator: | JAMIN::WASSER |
| Created: | Mon Apr 14 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 3214 |
| Total number of notes: | 31946 |
I am about to make the first jump into the world of bicycle owners
(that is to say the serious 12 speed model owners) and I would like
some advise on where to shop and what to look for in a 12 speed
bicycle. I would like to spend about $450 - $500, and have heard
about last year's models or showroom models being a good buy. Can
anyone suggest a good, reliable and trustworthy bicycle shop in
the greater Marlboro area? I am sure that there are some other
entries in this notesfile that might have some information that
I need, but they weren't in the keywords list, so if you could point
me to the right topics, I would appreciate it. Also, I am sure
that it is necessary for me to point out that I am a novice rider,
having done a little riding last summer, but nothing serious of
any great distance. I am sure that will have some bearing on what
bicycle I should buy. If you also have any suggestions on standard
equipment that I should get right away as well, such as helmet,
shorts etc. that would be appreciated too.
Thanks for your help.
Keith Carter, AIADM::CARTER DTN 291-8346
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| 765.1 | 619 | PRYDE::DAMICO | JANE DAMICO | Tue Jul 12 1988 14:54 | 1 |
See Note 619 (they helped me to decide) | |||||
| 765.2 | 288 | AKOV11::FULLER | Tue Jul 12 1988 15:31 | 3 | |
See note 288, it may be old, but still usable
steve
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| 765.3 | Don't forget a Computer | AIMHI::JSMITH | Bikes Spoke_n Here | Tue Jul 12 1988 16:39 | 20 |
<Note 765.0 getting started - help!>
< If you also have any suggestions on standard
< equipment that I should get right away as well, such as helmet,
< shorts etc. that would be appreciated too.
Beside a good helmet (I recommend the Bell Ovation), some
padded shorts and either touring or racing shoes, pump to match
your tube type (Schrader or Presta) the next item that I would
recommend you to consider is a cyclometer with a cadence feature.
I haven't found any other item that has improved my performance
as much at any cost. I have a CATEYE, and in addition to keeping
me in the right RPM range (80 to 90 should be fine to start with)
it also provides me with a lot of motivational data that help me
to keep pushing harder to improve. Such as timing a routine, usuall
boaring ride, and turning it into a speed event. I think you'll
be very pleased with you results if you keep frequent checks on
your progress with a computer that records, Average Speed, Time
and Distance, but don't buy one without cadence until you have a
feel for home many revs your turning.
Jerry
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