I'm thinking about purchasing a new 10 speed bicycle ...

"Rich" wrote in message
...
local LBS

Since PJ probably isn't too much into bicycle lingo, I'll note the above
phrase translates to "local Local Bicycle Shop"

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Brian Huntley wrote:
The Wogster wrote:

I am also looking for a new bike, I also need some recommendations...


Of course the first question should be what it will be used for....

In my case, some around town, some commuting, a few longer distance
runs, probably with 5kg of camera gear either on the bike or on me.

The operator is a 175cm (5'9") guy with weighing in around 100kg
(220lb), just getting ready to turn double sailboats (44).

Budget is reasonably low, ($5000 is way too high, thinking more in

the

$300 range).


For that sort of riding, you'll find a wider tire (32-35mm +, say) is
nice to have. A 26" vs 700c wheel size isn't a big deal. For on-road
use, most bike suspensions are just extra weight, but some people like
a shock absorbing seat post and/or handlebar stem. A way to rack a
mount is nice for a commuter, too, as are fenders.

Yeah, some wider tires might be good....


If I was carring 5km of camera gear, I'd consider a foam-lined trunk
box that can be solidly fitted to a rack but can still be removed
quickly for security. My LBS sells some funky looking Italian ones that
look like Vespa accessories. They keylock to what I think is a custom
rack.

I have a good camera bag, just need a good way to attach it. to a rack,
which I would like....


For $300, you're better off with a good used bike than a department
store bike, especially if you budget for new tires and a tuneup.
There's little point in buying junk.

That's what I thought.....


My main bike is a modified hybrid. It's been on at least 3000 km of
long rides, plus half a decade of all-weather commuting to the tune of
about 3-4000km per year. It cost me about $300 CDN 5 years ago, and
I've probably spent twice that much again on tubes, patches, tires,
chains, cassettes, bearings, bottom brackets, and derailers (salt and
ice are hard on parts.) I also went through at least 3 seats and 3
handlebar configurations, but that's more me playing around than
anything else.


I was thinking something with a 7 speed hub rather then a large number
of cogs on a derailleur. Wonder if it's possible to put drop bars on a
comfort bike.....

W

"Pat" wrote in
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"PJ Kni" wrote in message
oups.com...
: what are the best brands/models?
: thnaks...

Sorry, I haven't seen a "new 10 speed" for at least 10 years.
You're too late!

Pat in TX
:

What do you mean the latest Campy and Shimano stuff is 10 speed.

Apples vs. Oranges.

go to a bike store. Spend $1000 or more. Make sure they fit you right.

I only know from experience.

Of course it depends on how much you will ride.

If a few thousand miles a year, spend the money, you won't be sorry.

Bartow
Airborne Zepplin, Lemond Sarte, Canondale T-2000, Airborne Manhatten
Project, Klein Q Pro XX, Ridley Boreas, Vision Recumbent...and several
others



"Mike Latondresse" wrote in message
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"Pat" wrote in
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"PJ Kni" wrote in message
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: what are the best brands/models?
: thnaks...

Sorry, I haven't seen a "new 10 speed" for at least 10 years.
You're too late!

Pat in TX
:

What do you mean the latest Campy and Shimano stuff is 10 speed.

On Fri, 22 Apr 2005 16:41:22 GMT, Michael wrote in
message :

10-speed cassette? 10 cogs? Think of the possibilities with 3 chain rings!!!

I think the most gears I've seen on a bike was a Sram 8x3 on the back,
a double chainring and a Schlupf mountain drive - 8x3x2x2 = 96 gears.
I'm sure more can be achieved, but that's the most I've actually seen
on a real, everyday-use bike. It was, of course, a recumbent trike.

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On 22 Apr 2005 11:14:22 -0700, "PJ Kni" wrote in
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just a bike to ride the last one I had several years ago when I was a
kid was a 10 speed a huffy careera...

Got your fireproof suit on? ;-)

http://www.jasmine.org.uk:8180/urcau...Wiki?GoBuyBike is the
uk.rec.cycling version.

Guy
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On Sat, 23 Apr 2005 05:09:04 GMT, Mike Latondresse wrote:
"Pat" wrote in
:


"PJ Kni" wrote in message
oups.com...
: what are the best brands/models?
: thnaks...

Sorry, I haven't seen a "new 10 speed" for at least 10 years.
You're too late!

Pat in TX
:

What do you mean the latest Campy and Shimano stuff is 10 speed.

And it makes your bike a ....

.... 20 speed (I haven't seen the new 10 cog cluster on a triple yet,
anyone? anyone?).

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Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:

I think the most gears I've seen on a bike was a Sram 8x3 on the back,
a double chainring and a Schlupf mountain drive - 8x3x2x2 = 96 gears.
I'm sure more can be achieved, but that's the most I've actually seen
on a real, everyday-use bike. It was, of course, a recumbent trike.

I can top that! Also seen on a recumbent: Triple crankset up
front, driving a 5-speed cluster below the seat, which in turn drove a
7-speed cluster at the rear wheel. 3x5x7 - 105 gears!

K.

Király wrote:
I can top that! Also seen on a recumbent: Triple crankset up
front, driving a 5-speed cluster below the seat, which in turn drove a
7-speed cluster at the rear wheel. 3x5x7 - 105 gears!

The stoker's crankset on our ViewPoint tandem drives a 7-speed cluster,
which drives the captain's triple crankset, which drives a 9-speed cluster
on the rear wheel: 7 x 3 x 9 = 189 gears

It would be easy to set one up with 9 x 3 x 9 = 243 gears.

For the stoker, anyway. The captain gets only 3 x 9 = 27 gears.
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"Neil Cherry" wrote in message
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... 20 speed (I haven't seen the new 10 cog cluster on a triple yet,
anyone? anyone?).

That'll be my new bike, on order.

Never said I was a hill climber.


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