Cycling (Road Bike) Thread

I'm thinking my next road bike may be a cx rig with discs with an extra wheelset for road. The rural area I live in makes it difficult to link up good road routes and stay on pavement.

 

Can't beat the vaya for ride quality. Decent level components in its cheapest form. Its my do everything bike, wheelsets for gravel/road/cross.

 

I want the new Surly Straggler! It is what you are describing!

 

Have you seen all the 2014? Discs are everywhere

I've been eyeing CX bikes for a while. I don't think arthritis mixes well with CX though

My next road bike will probably be a caad10 or a carbon synapse.

 

Disc brakes are only a matter of time for almost all bikes. I say almost because of the weight penalty. I have a postal 5200 that I would like to build up as a durable weight weenie bike. The truth is I am significantly overweight and I hoard bicycles because some time ago I used bicycling to lose 50 pounds. But that was before kids 50 hours a week at work elderly parents and you name it! Plus all of my other projects!

 

yeah its only a matter of time. Personally I think discs on a road bike look horrible and make them look like anorexic cross bikes.

Now discs on a cross bike?



Count me in

But anyone with a disc road bike has no business being a weight wienie.....at least until the disc frames and wheels start to get down to the rim brake weights

I want to make my next bike purchase before all the frames get switched over to disc.

 

My current do anything road bike.

 

That was today after riding in sub-zero wind chills just to show off my toy! Haha!

 

i just got a 2013 Specialized Tricross asking price was $850 plus tax....i haggled the LBS down to $860 out the door with a tube, tire change tool and a bottle cage....do you guys think i got a decent deal??? the lowest i saw online for the same bike was $899

 

So im parting out my bike and selling this.

Shimano 105 Components (Black)
3T Ergonova Team Handlebars
3T ARX Team Stem
3T Dorico Team Seatpost
Fizik Arione R3 Saddle

PM me if you're interested/pics. I picked up a 2013 Specialized Tarmac SL4 Pro frame and will be using SRAM. Frame comes in Saturday

 

You are going to love that bike! I picked up the same bike (well, it's an expert) with Ultegra Di2 and it's awesome!

 

I just looked and they both are the same frame - 10r carbon

How do you like it? Is it responsive? I can't wait!

 

I love it! It's very responsive and inspires confidence in the corners. This past weekend were my first races on it and it was great - I just wish I had been.

When I bought it, I was coming from a Cervelo S2 and I test rode both the Tarmac and Venge, both with the 10r carbon.

At my size - 180-190lbs and 6'3" - The Venge felt slightly more responsive/snappy when I'd sprint and slightly more confident in the corners at speed. But, the Tarmac was even more snappy and confident. And that was what I was looking for.

On one of my first training rides with the new Tarmac, I was pleasantly surprised when I took a tight curve that I had ridden many times on my Cervelo. I had always had to set up for and think about the turn as I went through it. On the Tarmac, I was half way through that same turn/curve before I realized I hadn't even thought about it and how the bike just felt so much better.

Also, during the race this past Sunday, there was a downhill and a left turn at the base and as my confidence increased, I was turning into and taking that turn at 40mph hour. The bike just wanted to fly and was very stable.

I'm sure you're going to love it!

EDIT:
Bike:


My teammates "pimped my ride" at training camp and came up with this:

 

Sweet looking ride! I can't wait for mine. I'm still undecided on what components to go with but I'm sticking with 53/39.

What size is your bike? I'm 6'1" 185-190lbs and got a 56.

It's funny that you mentioned the Venge. My brother was also undecided on what bike to get and he went with the 2014 Venge Pro Race Force. He loves going fast but hates climbing.

We both have the same body style but I got more meat on me. Hopefully I will be able to keep up with him. Over the winter all I was doing was riding my MTB so I lost a ton of endurance. (Another reason why I got the Tarmac, I love climbing)

I'll post pics as I build it. If I can't get all the parts I want before March 16 (Tour de Houston with my brother and dad), I'll slap on some mediocre components in the meantime.


HAHA I bet those handlebar tips were flying

 

It's a 58. I test rode a 56 thinking I might want to try something smaller, but it was way to small (heck, the pro's do it, so I thought I'd try).

I didn't mention it, but I did a some hill repeats when I test rode the Venge and Tarmac and felt like the Tarmac climbed better.

Everyone tells me the Venge is better suited for my style of riding (fast, breakaways, in the wind, that kind of thing), but I really liked the Tarmac more and it felt like it climbed better. Basically, all the reviews comparing the Venge and the Tarmac said the same things I felt like I noticed.

Have fun on the 16th and enjoy the bike! I'll be in Corsicana racing.

BTW, we were in Fredericksburg when they put the streamers on. On the way home, with the bike on the bike rack behind the car, they were REALLY flying! (and, they didn't survive, but it was fun while it lasted)

 

Are these college student priced?

 

I paid -
3T Ergonova Team Handlebars - $250
3T ARX Team Stem - $75
3T Dorico Team Seatpost - $115
Total = $440

$350+ shipping unless I can ship it through my work. LMK

We can work out a deal if you want one or two things. Just shoot me a PM.

I also have a Fizik Arione R3 Saddle. Looks new. I'll post pics over the weekend.

 

I am meeting someone to look at my bike tomorrow. If I have money left over after I get a new bike I'll shoot you a pm to see if you still have them

 

Well sold my bike

To a prospective TW member as well.

But now I have run into a major first world problem.....Do I want to spend 1300 on a bike or 1700 on a bike

Both are caad10s, one is a 2013 and the other is a 2014 and I am not fond of the 2013 colors. I love the 2014 colors. choices choices

2013 \/


2014 \/



I have about 16 hours to hop on the 2013....

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cannondale-...780?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item35d2293d8c

If I found this as a frame set at a reasonable price in good condition, I would be all over it (if I had the money). They should bring this color back.

But the overseas frames are very good still