Chuckschreiner
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- Location
- Los Angeles
Hi all, new to this forum and new to bicycling (sort of - I bought a nice bike 15 years ago that always hurt to ride). So what I learned from that experience is pay careful attention to fitting and buy from someone who cares enough to help you choose fit wisely. Which rules out used...
I am 67 and my goal is to ride mainly on paved pretty flat bike paths (some hills as I get stronger) - I want to ride 2-3-4 hrs a day, 3 days a week and build my stamina. I am already in decent shape. I will start riding with a friend and a group of older folk once I get my bike legs back.
My budget is decent - maybe $3500 with extras (pedals, shoes). But less would be ok too. But I am pretty committed and am not afraid of spending this amount if that’s what it takes..
Which brings me to my question: what is worth the money and what’s not? Carbon vs metal frame? Disc vs rim brakes? Group set? Wheels/tires - I don’t even know what the trade offs are but I know wheels can get very expensive. Where do you not compromise, and what’s not worth the extra bucks?
Thanks..
I am 67 and my goal is to ride mainly on paved pretty flat bike paths (some hills as I get stronger) - I want to ride 2-3-4 hrs a day, 3 days a week and build my stamina. I am already in decent shape. I will start riding with a friend and a group of older folk once I get my bike legs back.
My budget is decent - maybe $3500 with extras (pedals, shoes). But less would be ok too. But I am pretty committed and am not afraid of spending this amount if that’s what it takes..
Which brings me to my question: what is worth the money and what’s not? Carbon vs metal frame? Disc vs rim brakes? Group set? Wheels/tires - I don’t even know what the trade offs are but I know wheels can get very expensive. Where do you not compromise, and what’s not worth the extra bucks?
Thanks..