I have been riding for about 2 months now and enjoy it very much. I currently ride a Specialized Roubaix Pro. I want to start getting into road racing. If money is no object, what would be the fastest and lightest road bike that would excell in road races? From the frame, handlebars, components, tires, rims,computer, pedals, shoes... Could someone help with building the ultimate machine for me
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koceanclub said:
I have been riding for about 2 months now and enjoy it very much. I currently ride a Specialized Roubaix Pro. I want to start getting into road racing. If money is no object, what would be the fastest and lightest road bike that would excell in road races? From the frame, handlebars, components, tires, rims,computer, pedals, shoes... Could someone help with building the ultimate machine for me
Well if you've ridden 2 months I don't think it's a very good idea to buy a bike that's "the best of the best". I'd suggest you stick to the bike you have now or if you want something new buy a 1000-2500$ bike and then when you start riding bigger races buy your dream bike. Afterall it's mainly up to the rider how fast you go.
But anyway the answer to your actual question would in my opinion be a Trek Madone...SSL or the Livestrong Edition... -
The Roubaix pro is a pretty decent bike all told but if you want to dribble money all over the place my vote would definately be for the Specialized S-Works Tarmac, for a review see cycling news: cyclingnews.comtech.phpOpen ↗. 3600 UK Pounds all told. I'm not sure if its available for purchase yet but there is also the S-Works Tarmac SL at around £5000, thats the bike Levi Leipheimer rides for the TDF. cyclingnews.comtechOpen ↗
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From one newbie to another, if you plan to race, your money will get more mileage with a nice power meter and a coach. I recently bucked up for a proper bike fit. I'm much more comfortable on my bike now. What I see repeated over and over is work on the engine. But if you have the means and having the best of the best will motivate you, well then do it. Good luck.
Markz
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what is a good power meter to have
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koceanclub said:
what is a good power meter to have
Nose around in the Power Training Forum to get a feel for what some folks are using. I would love to get a powertap but I'm not racing at the moment, just a computer geek.
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koceanclub said:
I have been riding for about 2 months now and enjoy it very much. I currently ride a Specialized Roubaix Pro. I want to start getting into road racing. If money is no object, what would be the fastest and lightest road bike that would excell in road races? From the frame, handlebars, components, tires, rims,computer, pedals, shoes... Could someone help with building the ultimate machine for me
There are two types of cyclists. Those that have crashed and those that are going to crash. You sure you want to take a $7000US bike out to the races?
I've been racing since 1992 (cat1 since '97) and have never ridden anything above moderate standards. In fact when I was winning races, it was usually on a broad mix of [censored].
Buy top of the line and enjoy, but no crying when the bike takes a beatin'.
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