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08-02-2004, 10:49 PM

On 2 Aug 2004 15:55:27 -0700, John wrote:

> I am not sure which bike will work better for me. I think I will
> ride on pavement and ruled out mountain bikes. On the other hand,
> I do not want to spend that much on a purebred road bike.

Why not? Road bikes are more comfortable, because the dropped
bars give you several hand positions, and more rewarding, because
you'll go faster for the same effort, and will be able to ride with groups
without being at a disadvantage.

IMHO all of these are important motivational factors for sticking with
riding. I don't know what motivates mountain bikers - negotiating
difficult terrain, presumably.

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08-02-2004, 10:49 PM	#48 (permalink)
Michael Warner Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Trek 7500FX or 1000C? On 2 Aug 2004 15:55:27 -0700, John wrote: > I am not sure which bike will work better for me. I think I will > ride on pavement and ruled out mountain bikes. On the other hand, > I do not want to spend that much on a purebred road bike. Why not? Road bikes are more comfortable, because the dropped bars give you several hand positions, and more rewarding, because you'll go faster for the same effort, and will be able to ride with groups without being at a disadvantage. IMHO all of these are important motivational factors for sticking with riding. I don't know what motivates mountain bikers - negotiating difficult terrain, presumably. -- bpo gallery at http://www4.tpgi.com.au/users/mvw1/bpo