Re: Roak bike recommendations please - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

08-24-2003, 08:19 PM

On 24 Aug 2003 18:50:49 -0700, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Daniel) from
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>I'm interested in getting some recommendations on a new or used
>lower-end road bike. I'd bike for fitness and mostly on paved roads. I
>don't want to spend more than ~ US $800. I understand that test riding
>bikes is very important, but I'd like to get some suggestions on where
>to start first (which brands/models etc).

You want something like this:

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Gears and brakes are just too much complication. With this bike, it's just you
and the road. You'll learn how to _really_ ride, you and the bike working
smoothly as one living engine. Plus, you can get some trick wheels
([Only registered and activated users can see links. ]) and score chicks like all get out.

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10:18:58 PM 24 August 2003