Bicycle Comparison Chart

Most of you know I’m searching for a new bike. My price point is right in the neighborhood of $800 which doesn’t let me get to the 105 component level I want unless I can find me a good deal used (which I’m open to) or buy online (I’m skeptical of doing). I do know that I want at least a 9 speed rear cog set and would like STI. I’m open for compromises such as considering a triple...

Looked At Bikes Yesterday

I had a bunch of time to kill yesterday afternoon so I went to a local bike shop and looked at some bikes. I’ve gone in several times up until now to casually look at bikes but since I’m kinda in the market for one I went in looking for specific price points and component setups. Here’s what I found at one particular shop. $500-$850 Decisions, DecisionsThese were clearly your beginner level...

Ten Awesome Looking Time Trial Bicycles

When it comes to looks and style, it’s hard to beat the coolness factor of time trial bicycles. Built for speed, they employ aerodynamic designs that have been developed over years of testing and racing. Riders are fitted to their time trial bikes in order to transfer the maximum amount of energy as possible from their bodies to the bike. These specialty bikes also use cutting edge materials like titanium...

A Tale of Two Bicycle Shops – Bought new tires today

Well, if you read Ride 24, you know that I’m way, way overdue for some new tires. My old tires have been on my bike 15 years and seen who knows how many miles. I by no means road all those years but I did ride some. I think dry rot was the biggest factor in their deterioration. Regardless, I had to have a new set. Friday I had called around looking for a new set and getting some prices for comparison. I...

Ride 18 – Wet and Wild

I slept in a little this morning and took off at about 7:30 AM for my Saturday ride. It had rained yesterday and last night so the roads were wet but not bad. I had to dodge the occasional puddle but nothing major. I went out today just trying to ride a good distance while maintaining a good speed. I wanted to try and average around 15 mph. I also had a basic idea of where I wanted to ride too. Throughout the...