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19-05.-2008, 01:38 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Ashfield, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Re: Whats the most impotant part of the bike?
The rider.
So the bike components are the ones that suit the rider the best. |
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12-06.-2008, 09:06 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Lookout Mtn., CO
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Re: Whats the most impotant part of the bike?
I guess I have to be the buzz-kill here and state that no one should buy a bike off e-Bay or CraigsList unless they've ridden it, and/or know that it will fit them properly, and provide the ride that they are looking for.
Component choices are superfluous compared to the more fundamental issues of fit and geometry relative to the rider in question.
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14-06.-2008, 12:31 AM
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Re: Whats the most impotant part of the bike?
The cycling world has a tendency to over analyze everything. Forums like this reflect that fact, and if you don't believe me, go to a forum and look how many times people have argued over what chain lube is the best.
I don't think there is ONE correct answer to the question you pose. Because the answer would be different for a lot of different people. Example: A new rider probably shouldn't even be buying a $2K bike unless he just has money to burn. A lot of experience and saddle time teaches you what you personally want in a bike. Another example is that a leisure rider might be more interested in how a bike rides than how fast it is like a racer would be. There are tons of other reasons but the fact remains-------------> It is up to YOU! The one thing i always say is to make sure you have all of the cycling "goodies" that you may want before wasting money on a bling bike. IOW, if you don't have $100 cycling shorts for example, then buy them instead of wasting the extra $100 on a bike. Because the comfy shorts will make a WAY bigger difference in ride quality. Same goes for other things, nice jersey, tools, helmet, sunglasses, seat pack, pump etc. all go farther towards making a better riding experience than wasting extra dough on a bike that you don't need.
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