Jonathan c Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Hello everyone, Jonathan here I'm a newbie from linwood, used to being on the mountain bike, but not been out on that for ages. But purchasing myself a road bike. As I've never had one I thought I may as well meet people that know what there doing and gain as much advise as possible lol Hopefully come out on a Sunday soon if that's ok...? Anyways thanks for having me on the forum Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted April 17, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Welcome Jonathan. As you have probably figured, keep an eye on the club runs section of the forum for when people are going out. I would suggest heading out with the 30 Milers to start and then working up from there. Hope you manage to get yourself a nice bike. You can check out our club sponsor Dooleys (see details in the page header above), who I'm sure will have something suitable. Looking forward to seeing you out and about soon. Cheers, Ramsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Hello and welcome Hope to see you out soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted April 17, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Welcome to the club Jonathan, Like Ramsay said, keep an eye on the "club runs" section to get an idea of whats going on, there's usually at least 2, sometimes 3 different groups going out on a Sunday, so you 'd have plenty of choice based on your fitness level... Cheers Ian...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan c Posted April 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thanks for making me feel welcome guys ! Just need to get myself a bike, any recommendation would be welcome ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted April 17, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Jonathan, Don't know your budget, but I would suggest as a first road bike something reliable that fits properly, rather than hugely expensive. I race on an Aluminium Ribble, which was bought on cycle to work, and it gives me great pleasure beating people that ride on hugely expensive bikes! (In saying that, I would love to have a hugely expensive bike myself, but......) I would suggest going into a shop or two and seeing what they have for the money you have. Try a few and listen to what the person has to say about them (although don't always belive what a salesman tells you!). Again depending on your budget, you can decide on Carbon, Aluminium, Titanium or Steel. Then your gearing of Shimano, Sram or Campagnolo (I ride/race Campagnolo and have found it great, but I know other that swear by Sram and Shimano). Probably not much help, but it is worth having a good look around and see what deals are going. Enjoy the shopping anyway! Cheers, Ramsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan c Posted April 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thanks Ramsay, Was in a shop today and I know what your saying with the salesman patter lol But just need to keep looking away. Seems as though there is too much out there and gets confusing, but I'll get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted April 18, 2012 Committee Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Jonathon Can you share with us how much you would like to spend? Road cycling is much more comfortable with dedicated pedals, shoes and shorts so you may wish to budget another £120 upwards for these. If you can cycle for one hour on local roads with some hills without stopping then you should be ok for a shorter club run. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan c Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Hi Alan Ideally no more than £400, don't want to spend a fortune only to find out its not for me. But I know it's a balancing act to get something decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Jannza Posted April 18, 2012 Administrators Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Hi Jonathan The club has a few road bikes if you wanted to try one out before buying one. Jann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan c Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Thanks jann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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