Bike Suggestion Needed

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Before I head out to the local bike shop I need a few suggestions on a
bike.

I currently own a couple of hybrids and I'm thinking about buying a road
bike for longer rides. I want to keep the cost under $1000 and I'm
currently looking at the Trek 1200. Does anyone have suggestions for other
road bikes in the same price range? I've never owned a road bike so I know
nothing about them.

If it helps - I'm female, 61. I want something comfortable and reliable.

I really like my Fuji Touring: Steel, 27sp, Deore/Tiagra, STI, room for
big tires, (but I run small ones), very comfortable due to long
wheelbase and handlebar height level with the seat by default; threaded
headset for easy adjustability. $800 at my LBS (lists for $840).

Not as light as a more performance-oriented road bike would be, though.

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The trek 1200C has an adjustable stem, as well as brakes near the stem
and in the traditional drops. Trek calls it a 'comfort-road' bike. List
price about $825, sells for about $750.

Might be a nice compromise.

Good luck.

Joel

Beverly said:

Before I head out to the local bike shop I need a few suggestions on a
bike.

I currently own a couple of hybrids and I'm thinking about buying a road
bike for longer rides. I want to keep the cost under $1000 and I'm
currently looking at the Trek 1200. Does anyone have suggestions for other
road bikes in the same price range? I've never owned a road bike so I know
nothing about them.

If it helps - I'm female, 61. I want something comfortable and reliable.

TIA
Beverly

Have you tried Terry Bikes. She makes bikes specifically for females. She, I
think, is located in the Rochester, NY area, and has a website.

Tom
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The trek 1200C has an adjustable stem, as well as brakes near the stem
and in the traditional drops. Trek calls it a 'comfort-road' bike. List
price about $825, sells for about $750.

Might be a nice compromise.

Good luck.

Joel

Beverly said:

Before I head out to the local bike shop I need a few suggestions on a
bike.

I currently own a couple of hybrids and I'm thinking about buying a road
bike for longer rides. I want to keep the cost under $1000 and I'm
currently looking at the Trek 1200. Does anyone have suggestions for

other

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road bikes in the same price range? I've never owned a road bike so I

know

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nothing about them.

If it helps - I'm female, 61. I want something comfortable and reliable.

TIA
Beverly

Thanks for the suggestions. After a day of looking around I think I've
settled on the Trek 1800C. The bike shop was able to give me a good price
so I didn't go too far over what I wanted to pay. I'm going back next
weekend for another test ride before making the final purchase.

I'm hoping it doesn't take too long to become comfortable with the new
shifting system and pedals. After years of riding with regular pedals I'm a
little uneasy about anything that attaches my foot to the pedal. The bike
comes equipped with Shimano 520 clipless pedals. Is this a good one for
someone just starting into clipless pedals or should I be looking around for
something else? I can just see myself stopping and forgetting to get the
foot loose.

Thanks again
Beverly

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The trek 1200C has an adjustable stem, as well as brakes near the stem
and in the traditional drops. Trek calls it a 'comfort-road' bike. List
price about $825, sells for about $750.

Might be a nice compromise.

Good luck.

Joel

Beverly said:

Before I head out to the local bike shop I need a few suggestions on a
bike.

I currently own a couple of hybrids and I'm thinking about buying a road
bike for longer rides. I want to keep the cost under $1000 and I'm
currently looking at the Trek 1200. Does anyone have suggestions for

other

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

road bikes in the same price range? I've never owned a road bike so I

know

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

nothing about them.

If it helps - I'm female, 61. I want something comfortable and reliable.

TIA
Beverly

In article <[email hidden]>,
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Quoted message said:

Thanks for the suggestions. After a day of looking around I think I've
settled on the Trek 1800C. The bike shop was able to give me a good price
so I didn't go too far over what I wanted to pay. I'm going back next
weekend for another test ride before making the final purchase.

I'm hoping it doesn't take too long to become comfortable with the new
shifting system and pedals. After years of riding with regular pedals I'm a

I don't think you'll have any problem getting used to the new shifters.
If you're iffy about clipless pedals, you could have the shop swap them
for Shimano PD-M324's, which are platform on one side, and SPD on the
other. That's what I have, and since I don't have cleated shoes yet, I
use toe clips on the platform side.

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I just got some crankbrothers that have the eggbeaters within platforms.
I'm still doing a little adjusting, but they uncleat VERY easily and
also work as platforms.

YMMV and all the usual disclaimers...

JoAnn

Beverly said:

I'm hoping it doesn't take too long to become comfortable with the new
shifting system and pedals. After years of riding with regular pedals I'm a
little uneasy about anything that attaches my foot to the pedal.

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I can just see myself stopping and forgetting to get the

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foot loose.

Thanks again
Beverly

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I'm hoping it doesn't take too long to become comfortable with the new
shifting system and pedals.

You may well find both pretty easy adaptions to make. As for the
pedals, resign yourself to falling over at least one, twice, thrice?
probably in the parking lot, so little damage will occur except to
your self-respect. Virtually everyone falls at first.

BTW, I started with the Shimano 515s, which is, if I'm correct, the
earlier version of your 520s. They'll be fine. Ask the shop to make
sure that, if they can be, that they are set loose-tensioned (if
that's the right word) for easy release. Enjoy. --Roy Zipris

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I'm hoping it doesn't take too long to become comfortable with the new
shifting system and pedals.

You may well find both pretty easy adaptions to make. As for the
pedals, resign yourself to falling over at least one, twice, thrice?
probably in the parking lot, so little damage will occur except to
your self-respect. Virtually everyone falls at first.

BTW, I started with the Shimano 515s, which is, if I'm correct, the
earlier version of your 520s. They'll be fine. Ask the shop to make
sure that, if they can be, that they are set loose-tensioned (if
that's the right word) for easy release. Enjoy. --Roy Zipris

Thanks for the info. I had one of those embarrassing falls with the
grandkids. I simply told them I was testing my helmet and continued on...
My nephew said if strangers witnessed the fall I should just tell them I was
a stuntwomen and had to practice falls.

Beverly

Beverly said:

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"Beverly" <[email hidden]> wrote i
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I'm hoping it doesn't take too long to become comfortable with the new
shifting system and pedals.

You may well find both pretty easy adaptions to make. As for the
pedals, resign yourself to falling over at least one, twice, thrice?
probably in the parking lot, so little damage will occur except to
your self-respect. Virtually everyone falls at first.

BTW, I started with the Shimano 515s, which is, if I'm correct, the
earlier version of your 520s. They'll be fine. Ask the shop to make
sure that, if they can be, that they are set loose-tensioned (if
that's the right word) for easy release. Enjoy. --Roy Zipris

Thanks for the info. I had one of those embarrassing falls with the
grandkids. I simply told them I was testing my helmet and continued on...
My nephew said if strangers witnessed the fall I should just tell them I was
a stuntwomen and had to practice falls.

Beverly

Or, .... "Hello, I'm Chevy Chase, and you're not."

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The lack of it is common.
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Thanks for the info. I had one of those embarrassing falls with the

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grandkids. I simply told them I was testing my helmet and continued on...

LOL

You are one quick thinker!

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Beverly Bowens said:

Thanks for the info. I had one of those embarrassing falls with the
grandkids. I simply told them I was testing my helmet and continued on...
My nephew said if strangers witnessed the fall I should just tell them I was
a stuntwomen and had to practice falls.

Oops. Don't do that again. The children will realize soon enough
that you lie if you think you can pass that stuff off on them. You
must be assuming they are dumber than you and that their perception of
humans in the experience they have is faulty if you think you can get
away with that sort of deception. I find that sort of behavior sad.
These are the small things from which parents can't figure out why
they have little credibility or influence on their youngers.
Admitting fallibility is a far better example, one that they should be
encouraged to emulate.

Ride bike, but don't lie about it!

Jobst Brandt
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Beverly Bowens said:

Thanks for the info. I had one of those embarrassing falls with the
grandkids. I simply told them I was testing my helmet and continued

on...

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My nephew said if strangers witnessed the fall I should just tell them I

was

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a stuntwomen and had to practice falls.

Oops. Don't do that again. The children will realize soon enough
that you lie if you think you can pass that stuff off on them. You
must be assuming they are dumber than you and that their perception of
humans in the experience they have is faulty if you think you can get
away with that sort of deception. I find that sort of behavior sad.
These are the small things from which parents can't figure out why
they have little credibility or influence on their youngers.
Admitting fallibility is a far better example, one that they should be
encouraged to emulate.

Ride bike, but don't lie about it!

Jobst Brandt
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You don't have to worry about my grandchildren. The older ones have grown
up to be wonderful adults and the younger ones are doing just fine, too.
All of them have a wonderful sense of humor and can distinguish between a
lie and a little humor to handle the situation <g>

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You don't have to worry about my grandchildren.

I think they will learn that you are never to old to try something new or
laugh at yourself! Well done.