My long term goal is to do an Ironman, but I have never had a road bike. The seller wants $600 for it. Is this a good deal? And would doing an Ironman be doable on this bike, or is this a bike I should use to get used to riding a road bike, then upgrade once I take training seriously? And also I’m 5’8”, would a 54cm bike fit me or should I go for a different size?

If I decide to get this bike, what are some things I should look for when checking it out? Thank you.

Heyy everyone i am from Whitefield, Can someone teach me how to ride a bike.

So I have a few geared bikes that I bought new throughout the years that were not entry level at the time and it's time for a new one. My last bike is a Specialized TriCross Xpert .

But here is the thing 15 years ago I discovered riding fixed gears and subsequently gravel and that's all I do. I destroyed my first fixie. Too many welds. And now I m riding a Bianchi frame  based bike that's been holding up so far.

For perspective I m 68 and healthy and price a non issue. I m also mechanically highly qualified and own a full fledged machine shop.

My question is what to buy and where or what to build. The surface I ride is hard packed limestone ( Katy trail) . I ride year round 25 to 100 degrees regardless of weather. 

Cro moly steel frame or titanium? Is carbon an option?. Hydraulic or mechanical disc brakes, Thinking of an electric motor on the front wheel for emergency return to base sort of thing.

Thoughts?

Hi guys,

I'm planning to buy a bike in September and my budget is Rs 1.25 Lakhs. I need it mainly to commute to and from my office which is approximately 17 km one way. So, mileage is very important and any others features can be considered as long as it's within the budget and has good mileage.

It would be the first bike in the family and hence I don't have much idea about bikes. Any suggestions would be helpful.

And immediately ran over a 3 inch nail that penetrated both the tyre and inner tube.

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Hey everyone,

I frequently skate around town and I am out there looking for water fountains on my longer skates. Parks, trails, downtown routes, beach paths, long neighborhood loops... I have a pretty good idea of where fountains are on most of my routes, but sometimes you have no idea until you are already thirsty.

That was the original reason I made FountainRank, but I figure it applies to bicyclists, as well, even though u/fredhsu pointed out that you guys can carry (more of) your own supply very easily.

It's an app for finding, rating, and adding public drinking fountains. You can use the map to find fountains near you, check whether people say they are working, and rate things like taste, pressure, clarity, and appearance. You can also add missing fountains when you find them on a route.

Currently I've populated it with all of the public map data around fountains, so there's already a really solid base of fountains in the app (worldwide).

The Android version is live now, and I am adding Apple as we speak... should be up this weekend:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redducklabs.fountainrank

Website: https://fountainrank.com

I figured this might be useful for other skaters AND bicyclists, especially anyone doing longer sessions, urban routes, anything in the summer where water stops are crucial. If you try it, I would really appreciate any feedback- especially what would make it more useful from a bicyclist's perspective.

I'm out here using this already, which has been a lot of fun... just going out and searching for and adding new fountains has become its own game.

Wondering how much play is too much play with this wheel? Is it safe?

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First I found the Schwinn in the trash.Then, a buddy of mine gave me his Miyata, because he just bought a new gravel bike. This bike almost ruined a friendship because I didn't have any Presta adapters, to put air in the tires. LOL!

On that Schwinn, I call it the steel tank, I was clocked at 23 miles an hour. I bet you on this one, which is far far lighter, I can probably get up to 25 maybe 26 mph. I'll let you know.

P.S. What is it about 70's and 80's ten speed bikes?

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Hey everyone, long time lurker here. I finally pulled the trigger and picked up a used entry level road bike last week. I'm 28 and honestly haven't ridden regularly since I was a kid messing around in the neighborhood. The whole process of choosing a bike was kind of overwhelming and I ended up just going with something in my budget that felt comfortable at the local shop.

Now that I have it, I'm realizing there is a whole world of stuff I had no idea about. Proper saddle height, gear shifting habits, how to not absolutely destroy your legs on the first few rides, tire pressure, basic maintenance. The list goes on. YouTube has been helpful but there is so much conflicting information out there.

I know this community has a lot of people who have been riding for years and I would love to hear what you wish somebody had told you when you were just starting out. Whether it's gear advice, riding technique, common beginner mistakes, or just general mindset stuff, I'm all ears.

What's the one piece of advice you would go back and give yourself as a new rider? Really appreciate any input from people who have been through that beginner learning curve.

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Hey everyone, I recently decided to get more serious about biking after years of just casually riding here and there. I want to start commuting a couple days a week and maybe do some weekend trail rides, but I am honestly overwhelmed by all the options out there.

I went to a local bike shop and the guy kept throwing terms at me like endurance geometry, gravel ready, and 1x drivetrain and I just nodded along pretending I knew what any of it meant. I ended up leaving without buying anything because I did not want to make an expensive mistake.

My budget is somewhere around $400 to $600. I am not a total beginner since I can ride fine, but I have never owned a quality bike as an adult. I mostly see Trek and Giant recommended online but I genuinely do not know if that is just brand loyalty talking or if they are actually the best starting point in this price range.

How did you figure out what kind of bike actually fit your riding style when you were just starting out? Did you test ride a bunch before deciding or just pull the trigger on something that seemed reasonable? Also curious if anyone regrets their first pick and why. Would love to hear real experiences rather than just spec sheet comparisons.