Ivan Cayet
Okay so i want to start biking again before i enlist in the military. i want to be ready for basic training i want my body to be use to a lot of running so I decide to exercise by riding bikes. I'm very skinny, i walk a lot long distance , I'm young just finish high school last year class of 2012. I plan on getting a fixie bike and a road bike. But the question here what kind of bike do you consider for a person that might start a military life?
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NEITHER kind. Running & cycling use two different muscle groups. If you want to get better at running - then RUN. If you want to ride a bike - a road bike with GEARS is always the more efficient way to go. This is why the derailleur was invented OVER seventy years ago.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derailleur_gears#History
This chubby, gray-haired old man passes kids on "fixie bikes" all the time.
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo267/OldHippie_01/2012%20Giant%20Defy%205/100_0166.jpg
NEITHER kind. Running & cycling use two different muscle groups. If you want to get better at running - then RUN. If you want to ride a bike - a road bike with GEARS is always the more efficient way to go. This is why the derailleur was invented OVER seventy years ago.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derailleur_gears#History
This chubby, gray-haired old man passes kids on "fixie bikes" all the time.
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo267/OldHippie_01/2012%20Giant%20Defy%205/100_0166.jpg
road bike for beginner ?
Favdarum
guys , can i ask something about allez for a beginner rider ? let's say i'm only use in town and for school purpose, do you think is the 2012 or 2013 allez compact should be good ?
and here's what i found from my closest bike store : http://incycle.com/product/12special...t-130913-1.htm,and i need your honest opinion what do you think about this bike if im going to use for a long term ? do i need spend more money to get a entry level carbon road bike with a price that start $1599 ?
the only thing i'm going to use this bike is for fun , ride around my school and also for exercise too. cause before i choose specialized i'm thinking about getting cannondale supersix 5 ultegra it was sale around $1799
Answer
Never - EVER buy a low end carbon fiber bike. Carbon fiber is held together with epoxy & does have a "shelf life". After several years (5 to 7 max) it becomes brittle, weak & could snap or break at the most inopportune time.
If all you need is a good "entry level" bike for school, exercise & fun - an all aluminum Giant Defy 5 would be a much better choice. And less expensive!
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/defy.5/11498/55823/
Add a rear rack, panniers (saddle bags) & fenders for a true "commuter bicycle". Here's my 2012 model.
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo267/OldHippie_01/2012%20Giant%20Defy%205/100_0322.jpg
Never - EVER buy a low end carbon fiber bike. Carbon fiber is held together with epoxy & does have a "shelf life". After several years (5 to 7 max) it becomes brittle, weak & could snap or break at the most inopportune time.
If all you need is a good "entry level" bike for school, exercise & fun - an all aluminum Giant Defy 5 would be a much better choice. And less expensive!
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/defy.5/11498/55823/
Add a rear rack, panniers (saddle bags) & fenders for a true "commuter bicycle". Here's my 2012 model.
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo267/OldHippie_01/2012%20Giant%20Defy%205/100_0322.jpg
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