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<blockquote data-quote="Torch10th" data-source="post: 12966866" data-attributes="member: 15703"><p>Really it depends on what type of bike you're looking at. Road bike can encompass a lot of different types of bikes just in it's own sub-set.</p><p></p><p>Do you want a bike built for speed? Do you want a bike primarily built for comfort? Do you want a 20+ speed drivetrain, or would you prefer single speed?</p><p></p><p>I have a Trek FX and it's a pretty great all-purpose bike. It's considered a Hybrid. Designed to be primarily used on the road, but it's geometry and riding position is closer to that of a mountain bike. For a commuter, or casual rider, hybrid's are a decent choice as they allow some flexibility in going off-road if you want or need to. They are also a bit more comfortable.</p><p></p><p>A big trend right now is single speed road bikes. I've ridden several and the words I'd use to describe them are fast and efficient. With a chromoly steel frame and sans 20 lb drivetrain, they become pretty light to haul around. You get more bang out of each pedal. They can become a bit tiresome if they're geared more for speed and you're taking trips with lots of hills though.</p><p></p><p>The one thing I'll say about my FX is that the frame is incredibly stiff. Because of how soft aluminum is, the frame has to be designed that way. As a result, it transfers pretty much every rock and bump through the frame. While it's not outwardly uncomfortable, it can get annoying.</p><p></p><p>I would check out bikesdirect.com and see what interests you there. Ultimately though I do recommend buying from a shop. If you're serious about riding, you'll need to be doing annual tune-ups. These can get expensive depending on what's being done. So many shops will offer you free, or heavily discounted tune-ups if you purchase the bike there. The bike may be a bit more expensive initially, but the savings on the tune-ups and repairs will make it cheaper in the long run.</p><p></p><p>I just purchased my finacee one of these.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.bigshotbikes.com/index.html" target="_blank">https://www.bigshotbikes.com/index.html</a></p><p></p><p>It's not in yet, so I can't speak to it as a quality piece or not. It is on the cheaper end, so I'm sure the tires will need to be upgraded and maybe a few other things. But for the $300.00 I paid, she's getting a chromoly steel frame a cool color combination, front/rear breaks etc.</p><p></p><p>Most bike elitists tend to knock on the custom fixie thing that's popped up, but from what I've seen, although they may not be high dollar, you're still getting a bike that will last you for many many years. </p><p></p><p>A couple friends of mine Have Sole bikes which are about as cheap as they come. High tensil steel, low end crank sets and bearings etc. Both of those bikes have been solid and have taken a beating. Just replace the tires with something better that won't pinch flat and forget it. The Hi-ten framed bikes are going to be decently heavy though, so keep that in mind.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Torch10th, post: 12966866, member: 15703"] Really it depends on what type of bike you're looking at. Road bike can encompass a lot of different types of bikes just in it's own sub-set. Do you want a bike built for speed? Do you want a bike primarily built for comfort? Do you want a 20+ speed drivetrain, or would you prefer single speed? I have a Trek FX and it's a pretty great all-purpose bike. It's considered a Hybrid. Designed to be primarily used on the road, but it's geometry and riding position is closer to that of a mountain bike. For a commuter, or casual rider, hybrid's are a decent choice as they allow some flexibility in going off-road if you want or need to. They are also a bit more comfortable. A big trend right now is single speed road bikes. I've ridden several and the words I'd use to describe them are fast and efficient. With a chromoly steel frame and sans 20 lb drivetrain, they become pretty light to haul around. You get more bang out of each pedal. They can become a bit tiresome if they're geared more for speed and you're taking trips with lots of hills though. The one thing I'll say about my FX is that the frame is incredibly stiff. Because of how soft aluminum is, the frame has to be designed that way. As a result, it transfers pretty much every rock and bump through the frame. While it's not outwardly uncomfortable, it can get annoying. I would check out bikesdirect.com and see what interests you there. Ultimately though I do recommend buying from a shop. If you're serious about riding, you'll need to be doing annual tune-ups. These can get expensive depending on what's being done. So many shops will offer you free, or heavily discounted tune-ups if you purchase the bike there. The bike may be a bit more expensive initially, but the savings on the tune-ups and repairs will make it cheaper in the long run. I just purchased my finacee one of these. [url]https://www.bigshotbikes.com/index.html[/url] It's not in yet, so I can't speak to it as a quality piece or not. It is on the cheaper end, so I'm sure the tires will need to be upgraded and maybe a few other things. But for the $300.00 I paid, she's getting a chromoly steel frame a cool color combination, front/rear breaks etc. Most bike elitists tend to knock on the custom fixie thing that's popped up, but from what I've seen, although they may not be high dollar, you're still getting a bike that will last you for many many years. A couple friends of mine Have Sole bikes which are about as cheap as they come. High tensil steel, low end crank sets and bearings etc. Both of those bikes have been solid and have taken a beating. Just replace the tires with something better that won't pinch flat and forget it. The Hi-ten framed bikes are going to be decently heavy though, so keep that in mind. [/QUOTE]
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