What To Expect When Buying Entry Level Road Bike.
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When deciding to buy an entry level road bike what expectations should you have? Well, for starters that the bike you are buying works properly and you enjoy riding it. The Road Biker here. Welcome to my blog! Happy New Year! So, today I discuss the question of what you should expect when buying an entry level road bike. Just because you aren't dropping a pile of money on a road bike doesn't mean you shouldn't expect a bike that works perfectly. Hope you enjoy watching this video and that you look for more videos in the future offered by this bike blogger. Check out my website and blog at http://www.TheRoadBiker.com Thanks for watching and coming along... And, check out these other videos and my Vietnam Veterans website: http://www.21strac.com Road Bike: Vilano Shadow. Shimano Shifter and Sigma Bike Computer https://youtu.be/CojsAvHQ8YU. I decided on this road bike because GNC reviewed and listed it as a best road bike under 500 dollars and more importantly best road bike under 1000 as well. Gerry Granatowski
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thx bro
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Great information for a road bike beginner like myself. 1 new subscriber here. Nice job Gerry!
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Nice info thank you
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Nice video Gerry. What separates entry level road bikes from higher end ones are obviously the weight. High end road bikes are generally more lighter and stiffer from their aluminium counterparts. Also, the componentry benefits from higher quality materials such as carbon fiber, making it durable and lightweight. Now, entry level road bikes should function properly given that its adjusted correctly. Make sure the derailleurs are indexed, limiter screws are adjusted on the front and rear so that the chain falls doesn't fall off and a fresh set of brake and gear cables and you should be shifting smoothly. I own an aluminium road bike with a tourney groupset and it's working like a charm. Happy riding folks!
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Hi again Gerry, just a quick question. I have an old mountain bike that I have been riding lately but I am considering a road or cyclocross bike. I am 50 yrs old and a little worried about the leaning forward on a drop bar bike. Do you find it comfortable? I have read some reviews saying more hand positions on the drop bar make it more comfortable than a flat bar bike? thanx mark
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Left a comment on another video but a few months in I replaced the brake pads. They sucked and there was a lot of brake dust.
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Nice videos and yes, entry level bikes are excellent when not racing. No matter if buying a cheaper or more expensive bike, its often worth change the wires and wire tubes to best quality. The wires will stretch over time and the cheaper or older wires need more often adjustment. I grease my new wires with some teflon grease before putting them on so they run smoothly in the wire tube. Its fairly easy to change the wires and wire tubes. Loads of videos out there and also pretty logic, its no rocket science. Having the wires running smoothly in the wire tubes will save you a lot of trouble in the long run.I also bought an entry level bike, though with the shimano 105 5700 groupset. I would never spend the money to buy dure ace og ultegra. The shimano 105 5700 is with the 10 speed casette and 105 5800 with the 11 speed casette.If you decide to change groupset to more cogs on the casette, you will need to change your rear wheel also, so keep that in mind when calculating the cost of a better groupset.
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