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Looking for a road bike to start endurance/cycle training. It'll

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Looking for a road bike to start endurance/cycle training. It'll be my first bike so I don't need anything to spectacular. But the guy at the shop said a road bike is a waste of time because they are race bikes with the intention of going as fast as possible with the least amount of effort. He said i just need something heavy... but he was also a know it all douche and most know it all douches actually know nothing ive found in most cases. Any one with experience that can help?
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>>37819657
youll get actual help on /n/ anonito
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don't go full road bike. go cyclocross. you won't be riding on forgiving pavements and the wheels can provide you what you need along with durability.
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say goodbye to your erections, or at least get a noseless saddle
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>>37819684
>>37819689
Alright thanks ill keep looking for sure

>>37819693
Haha yea i always thought those things would be murder on the dick. Even messing around on my friends BMX bikes when I was younger fucked my shit up like hurt to piss kind of shit fucking.
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>>37819657
Are you a dentist?
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>>37819657

this guy >>37819689

has got it right.

you're a filthy casual, don't get a straight up road bike

DO get a cyclocross
thicker, more grippy tires = less chance of bailing a corner
disc brakes = stop on a fucking dime (but learn how to brake properly first)
wider tires = take it light off roading if you need to, eg grass, gravel etc

and with drop bars, you'll still be flying faster than a 90's mountain bike beater

trus me daddy
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Price range? Country of residence?
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get a meh bike off of craigslist, learn how to work on it, then get a nicer bike, repeat
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>>37819657
got to bikesdirect online, don't ever buy from a local bike shop unless they have some sort of super sale, no matter whether you go with a hybrid or road bike, bikesdirect brosky
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>>37820647
I bought one from them. It's great.

If you are super lazy just have them assemble it.
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Get something like a trek fx.

Also that store guy was a dumbass. The faster you go the less broing the ride is = you'll be willing to exercise. The effort expended is entirely on your part. Get a bike computer that has crank cadence, keep that shit 70+ rpm
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>>37820243
>>37819689
I got a giant escape 3 from finish line for awhile which is a hybrid and I'm ready to upgrade. What cyclo cross bikes are recommended?
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I just ordered a Koga F3 5.0

I cant fucking wait for this bike, so excited.
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>>37821659
Good choice anon

I own like 15 bicycles myself
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get a hybrid same weight as a road bike but more comfortable and cheaper you gona hate those rutted roads with a road bike. i've cycled many a mile and unless your racing you don't need a road bike
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>>37820017
??
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>>37821659
>>37821691

forgot we're not on /n/
i miss that place
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>>37821659
if you take it out and lock it up, watch out for your accessories being easily taken off.
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