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Q: Road Bike
Thread started by Zboy at 04.16.11 - 5:52 am

So I have been looking around for a good road bike as my Schwinn won't cut it for now and a friend has offered me a 21 speed, 2007, 700c Danali for $100. The gears stick a bit and the bars need new wraps but other then that I don't see much of a problem. It's weight comes in around 29lbs where my Schwinn is 44.

This being my first possible road bike I was wondering your thoughts on it.

Thanks for the help guys.

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Have you read the amazon.com reviews?



anty
04.16.11 - 9:41 am

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No. I'll check them out right now. Thanks.



Zboy
04.16.11 - 9:57 am

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piece of crap



Gav
04.16.11 - 10:17 am

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Well it has a lot more positive feed back then negative and being a begginer road biker I'm thinking it might work as a first bike.

I am honestly concerned about the dropped handlebars. After riding BMX for so many years that style just feels so unnatural as well as feeling like it's hard to reach the breaks. Is it a fast transition to dropped or does it really take some getting used to?



Zboy
04.16.11 - 10:20 am

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What about as a first bike Gav? Still wouldn't suggest it?



Zboy
responding to a comment by Gav
04.16.11 - 10:26 am

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That Denali bike is garbage yer schwinn is better. Just save up and buy a real road bike for a little more..



JOKER
responding to a comment by Zboy
04.16.11 - 10:43 am

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Do you know if the bike fits you? Those drop bars won't be fun if it's too long of a reach for you. There are size charts online to give you a rough idea, but it's best to just try the bike and see if it feels comfortable. Can you adjust the cables so that it shifts smoothly? Is the rear derailer bent? Does anything look worn down that you'll need to replace soon?

You get what you pay for with cheap bikes. It's sort of like buying a used car--sometimes the really cheap ones cost the most in maintenance. Depending on how much you plan on using this you may want to find something a little nicer. Since a new one sells for ~$100-200, I'd offer your friend $50. In a perfect world we'd all ride nice bikes with reliable components.



anty
responding to a comment by Zboy
04.16.11 - 10:46 am

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Ok cool. I will save up for a better one. Any you guys could suggest that I wouldn't have to sell a kidney for?



Zboy
04.16.11 - 10:54 am

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you can look for better used stuff or go a shop for your first because they will help you with sizing and probably offer free tune ups and stuff (if you dont know how to do that)



Gav
04.16.11 - 11:39 am

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Ok cool.



Zboy
04.16.11 - 12:11 pm

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I built my cannondale with cinelli stem and shimano parts gor $60 at the bike kitchen. In the process learned about my bike n met cool people. You may not get as lucky as I did, but for me it was worth looking into.



Gizzard
04.16.11 - 12:26 pm

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Yeah, head to your local bike co-op (i.e. Bike Oven if you're in NELA, Bike Kitchen around East Hollywood and Bikerowave if you're WeWe (West of Western!) There needs to be a permanent list of bike co-ops on this site... or is there already?



the reverend dak
responding to a comment by Zboy
04.16.11 - 1:30 pm

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Friends don't let friends ride junk.

Spend the money around $2000.00 and get a real bike.

Otherwise your better of with your Schwinn as it will survive through armagedon.





Dedicated818
04.16.11 - 11:05 pm

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BIKE OVEN OR THE BIKE KITCHEN!!!!

Build up your bike. Get the perfect size frame and build it from scrap. I built my old bike from parts at the Kitchen and it was a beast on the road.



palucha66
04.17.11 - 12:05 am

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Awesome. I am close to the bike kitchen, maybe I'll stop in on Monday. Thanks for all the suggestions.



Zboy
04.17.11 - 1:31 am

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BUILD ONE OF THESE!





gado_gado
responding to a comment by Zboy
04.17.11 - 8:50 am

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I think I've spent a total of $2000, max, on the 6 or so bikes that I own. They're all REAL bikes, and my friends don't view me any less. The fact that I built or restored them all to their current condition (5 totally ridable) re-affirms my belief that you DO NOT have to spend that much money to have a GOOD to AWESOME bike.



the reverend dak
responding to a comment by Dedicated818
04.17.11 - 11:42 am

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I believe shops still have last season models on clearance, at least the shop near my apartment still does. It' a good way to get a pretty good stock bike for a lot less than you would usually have to pay



Gav
04.17.11 - 12:51 pm

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that is so awesome!



tfunk408
responding to a comment by gado_gado
04.17.11 - 1:49 pm

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LOL





ruinedbyidiots
04.17.11 - 6:59 pm

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Which shop is that?



Gizzard
responding to a comment by Gav
04.17.11 - 7:04 pm

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Beverly Hills bike shop. I went in last week and they still had Tarmacs discounted, but they may have been snatched up



Gav
responding to a comment by Gizzard
04.18.11 - 12:08 am

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Awesome. I am close to the bike kitchen, maybe I'll stop in on Monday. Thanks for all the suggestions.

Zboy
04.17.11 - 4:31 am



Bike Kitchen hours:
MONDAY NIGHT: "Bicycle Bitchen" (Ladies & Transgendered only): 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Unless you're a gurl or tran you'll have to schedule for tuesday.
Trust me get an appointment or else you'll be waiting outside for a while.. >_<





Ninja biker
responding to a comment by Zboy
05.20.11 - 5:27 am

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Appointments:

Appointments are available for 6:30pm on Monday - Thursday and 12pm on Monday, Saturday, and Sunday - just call in advance, during open hours or come in to schedule yourself. Note: Monday nights (the 6:30pm slot) are reserved for Bicycle Bitchen which is for women and transgendered only.

We only take 6 appointments (we have six stands,) per business day. All other clients must come in person to be placed on a First Come/First Served Waitlist.

Only clients with an appointment are guaranteed standtime. If you are 15 minutes late, you forfeit your spot to the next person in line on the Waitlist.


http://www.bicyclekitchen.com/index.php?/projects/hours/



Ninja biker
05.20.11 - 5:28 am

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haha, ninja

i have half of you previous post in my clipboard now waiting to paste. beat me to it.



nolikedrive
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05.20.11 - 5:18 pm

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