Complete noob here but i really want to start cycling, did some light research in this sub and was wondering if this bike is okay for me to ride. rode around the block and everything seems fine but dont wanna take it out and not come back home lol
by richard1292
4 Comments
What are you planning to use the bike for?
That’s quite a specific bar setup for anyone who just want to ride bikes; not really suitable for just going for a regular ride (the bar extensions are commonly used for time trials, for example – and are not really for comfort or regular riding, although some prefer to have them for varying their position on longer rides).
A triathlon/timetrial bike isn’t for getting into cycling and can be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. Visit a bike shop and talk to a sales person to get an idea of what type and size of bike you should be shopping for.
It’s specifically made for time trialing / triathlons, and isn’t suitable for anything else. Not for road riding, not for commuting. They’re made for going in a straight line, not for turning. Definitely not a bike for a beginner who is just starting cycling.
Most group rides have rules that don’t allow time trial bars, because of the squirrelly handling. Same thing with races, gran fondos, velo festivals, etc
What do you mean rideable? Concerning the damage? It seems fine. Although I am not a mechanic.
Not sure if that’s the geometry you should be getting though as a noob.