Road, touring or cross bike? - Page 2

08-24-2004, 01:01 PM

My view is that if you are getting a bike mainly for fitness rides up
to 60 miles then a road frame will be the best way to go. Touring
frames are geat for touring but you will probably find them
unresponsive on single day rides. To me a cross frame has no purpose
other than puttering around town- for which they are great. But if you
want to do 50-60 mile rides you will want a lightweight responsive
frame.
As to brands -- there are so many good ones that you should find one
that fits and hits your price point. At $1000 you can get a good bike
with decent components but certainly not near top of the line. I
suggest finding a reputable LBS and going with what they carry so that
you can have good follow on service.

08-24-2004, 01:01 PM

My view is that if you are getting a bike mainly for fitness rides up
to 60 miles then a road frame will be the best way to go. Touring
frames are geat for touring but you will probably find them
unresponsive on single day rides. To me a cross frame has no purpose
other than puttering around town- for which they are great. But if you
want to do 50-60 mile rides you will want a lightweight responsive
frame.
As to brands -- there are so many good ones that you should find one
that fits and hits your price point. At $1000 you can get a good bike
with decent components but certainly not near top of the line. I
suggest finding a reputable LBS and going with what they carry so that
you can have good follow on service.

08-24-2004, 01:01 PM

My view is that if you are getting a bike mainly for fitness rides up
to 60 miles then a road frame will be the best way to go. Touring
frames are geat for touring but you will probably find them
unresponsive on single day rides. To me a cross frame has no purpose
other than puttering around town- for which they are great. But if you
want to do 50-60 mile rides you will want a lightweight responsive
frame.
As to brands -- there are so many good ones that you should find one
that fits and hits your price point. At $1000 you can get a good bike
with decent components but certainly not near top of the line. I
suggest finding a reputable LBS and going with what they carry so that
you can have good follow on service.

08-24-2004, 01:46 PM

"gds" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> My view is that if you are getting a bike mainly for fitness rides up
> to 60 miles then a road frame will be the best way to go. Touring
> frames are geat for touring but you will probably find them
> unresponsive on single day rides. To me a cross frame has no purpose
> other than puttering around town- for which they are great. But if you
> want to do 50-60 mile rides you will want a lightweight responsive
> frame.

What does (un)responsive mean?

08-24-2004, 01:46 PM

"gds" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> My view is that if you are getting a bike mainly for fitness rides up
> to 60 miles then a road frame will be the best way to go. Touring
> frames are geat for touring but you will probably find them
> unresponsive on single day rides. To me a cross frame has no purpose
> other than puttering around town- for which they are great. But if you
> want to do 50-60 mile rides you will want a lightweight responsive
> frame.

What does (un)responsive mean?

08-24-2004, 01:46 PM

"gds" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:5ab108b8.0408241301.3d3cf73e@posting.google.c om...
> My view is that if you are getting a bike mainly for fitness rides up
> to 60 miles then a road frame will be the best way to go. Touring
> frames are geat for touring but you will probably find them
> unresponsive on single day rides. To me a cross frame has no purpose
> other than puttering around town- for which they are great. But if you
> want to do 50-60 mile rides you will want a lightweight responsive
> frame.

What does (un)responsive mean?

08-24-2004, 01:46 PM

"gds" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:5ab108b8.0408241301.3d3cf73e@posting.google.c om...
> My view is that if you are getting a bike mainly for fitness rides up
> to 60 miles then a road frame will be the best way to go. Touring
> frames are geat for touring but you will probably find them
> unresponsive on single day rides. To me a cross frame has no purpose
> other than puttering around town- for which they are great. But if you
> want to do 50-60 mile rides you will want a lightweight responsive
> frame.

What does (un)responsive mean?

08-24-2004, 05:58 PM

Hello Yellowstone,
Just my 2 cents worth I have a Bianchi Volpe that I ride to work darn near
every day plus to weekend rides and some touring. It is loaded with lights
fenders racks and panniers and I LOVE this thing. I bought the bike in 2000
and have well over 15,000 miles on it now. Other than brake pads and tires
no real problems to speak of.
For what its worth

Jim
Riding in Dayton Ohio (yes even in the snow)

08-24-2004, 05:58 PM

Hello Yellowstone,
Just my 2 cents worth I have a Bianchi Volpe that I ride to work darn near
every day plus to weekend rides and some touring. It is loaded with lights
fenders racks and panniers and I LOVE this thing. I bought the bike in 2000
and have well over 15,000 miles on it now. Other than brake pads and tires
no real problems to speak of.
For what its worth

Jim
Riding in Dayton Ohio (yes even in the snow)

08-24-2004, 05:58 PM

Hello Yellowstone,
Just my 2 cents worth I have a Bianchi Volpe that I ride to work darn near
every day plus to weekend rides and some touring. It is loaded with lights
fenders racks and panniers and I LOVE this thing. I bought the bike in 2000
and have well over 15,000 miles on it now. Other than brake pads and tires
no real problems to speak of.
For what its worth

Jim
Riding in Dayton Ohio (yes even in the snow)