Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Tim Bergsten on August 3, 2010 at 2:00pm

Hey Trudy ... I don't have a favorite place. My advice is to visit several shops, talk to the people there and see who you're comfortable with. Wherever you purchase your bike, you'll likely take it there to be tuned up or fixed if and when something breaks. It's good to get to know them. Be sure to tell them you're just starting out with road cycling. Ride several bikes. Most shops will let you take 'em for a test ride. Find the bike that fits, that really "speaks" to you. Silly, I know, but cyclists love their bikes the way cowboys love their horses.

Permalink Reply by Trudy L DeCoronado on August 3, 2010 at 2:15pm

Hey Tim

Thanks for the advice - will do that then....Thanks!

Tim Bergsten said:

Hey Trudy ... I don't have a favorite place. My advice is to visit several shops, talk to the people there and see who you're comfortable with. Wherever you purchase your bike, you'll likely take it there to be tuned up or fixed if and when something breaks. It's good to get to know them. Be sure to tell them you're just starting out with road cycling. Ride several bikes. Most shops will let you take 'em for a test ride. Find the bike that fits, that really "speaks" to you. Silly, I know, but cyclists love their bikes the way cowboys love their horses.

Permalink Reply by David Kriegshauser on August 3, 2010 at 5:12pm

I don't know about the bike for you, but definitely the ride! Sundays at 1PM at Acacia Park. This group ride is easy and fun. The experience of the road bikers in the group will be priceless, and you'll have that "safety in numbers" sense of security should your bike give you any trouble. Good luck.

Permalink Reply by Nicole Odell on August 3, 2010 at 9:13pm

Tim's advice is sound. Ride several and find the ones that fit. Lots of reputable bike shops in town so if you find one you like and are comfortable with the folks working there, go for it! Can't wait to see a pic of your new bike! :-)

Permalink Reply by Trudy L DeCoronado on August 4, 2010 at 9:10am

Hi David, Thanks for letting me know...riding in a group at first would probably be the best LOL Hopefully I'll get a bike before next Sunday and be at Acacia Park..Thanks for letting me know!
Trudy

David Kriegshauser said:

I don't know about the bike for you, but definitely the ride! Sundays at 1PM at Acacia Park. This group ride is easy and fun. The experience of the road bikers in the group will be priceless, and you'll have that "safety in numbers" sense of security should your bike give you any trouble. Good luck.

Permalink Reply by Trudy L DeCoronado on August 4, 2010 at 9:10am

Hey Nicole

I'll definitely post a pic once I find a bike...Thanks!
Trudy

Nicole Drummer said:

Tim's advice is sound. Ride several and find the ones that fit. Lots of reputable bike shops in town so if you find one you like and are comfortable with the folks working there, go for it! Can't wait to see a pic of your new bike! :-)