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Trying a Roadie

May 4th, 2005 by Tim Grahl

Yesterday while we were at Bikes Unlimited, Jack got me and Mike on a road bike to tool around the parking lot. I’m still not to keen on the idea of getting out on one, but it’s looking like it’s gonna happen.

Tim on a Road Bike

Setting up on a Trek 1000 roadie. Pick one up for under $700 now at Bikes Unlimited! (my plug).

Tim on a Road Bike

Sportin’ the sexy band across the pants to keep them out of the chainring.

Tim on a Road Bike

Still not so sure about this. Tires are to skinny.

Mike on a Road Bike

Mike giving her a go. He actually wants to start getting on the roads.

Mike on a Road Bike

More power to him. I’ll stick to fat tires and dirt trails.


4 Responses to “Trying a Roadie”

  1. 1 RL 

    Whut? Oh man…a roadie… Jk! I’ve actually been looking around for an older/vintage road bike, circa 1980’s. My step-bro is a major roadie and might have a few older bikes he can loan me. I actually started as a roadie when I was 13.

  2. 2 fixedgear 

    OK, the left hand shifts the front derailer and the right hand shifts the rear derailer. Big lever for downshifts, small lever for upshifts. That’s on the right side, left side is reversed. Got all that?

  3. 3 Jeff 

    Road bike is a great fitness tool. Great for becoming a good mnt biker. If you are going to buy a road bike make sure it atleast has Shimano 105 or better components. Road bikes don’t take the beating of a mnt bike, so get something that will last the long haul. If I were you, I would look at the Trek 1500

  4. 4 chuckle-head 

    Find that mid 80s flea market 10spd and convert her to a fixie. This will greatly increase your ability to spin and climb in an insane gearing. Don’t forget the Aleve.

    Road biking is also good when the trails are too wet. Find a route with alot of dogs and see if you can out run ‘em. Not as much clean up after a road ride either.

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