Hello everyone. For the first time in about nine years, we are trying to resume bicycle commuting. It was the last time I sold a bicycle (a diamond back solent MTB with extra cycle attachments and nimbus armadillo tires).
Apparently everything has changed. Now gravel bikes have appeared, disc brakes have become standard equipment, and net companies have increased rapidly (Poseidon comes to mind and fills the feed of the Insta).
So, please tell me the recommendation. My friend gives me a 50% discount ticket for Trek, but I don’t feel very attractive to Trek (although it was an immediate decision if there was two steps of front gear on the cross check). Do you have any recommendations? I want something suitable for commuting and road riding. I like to relieve stress with long rides. Even better if you can handle bike packing. Because I live in a one-bedroom apartment, the more things I can do with a single motorcycle, the more it will be saved.
Thank you!
50% off Trek bike? Excuse me, I won’t complain about anything. Just adjust yourself with the savings. I do not like the 1x drivetrain, but I am gradually convinced by its theory. If the front ring size is appropriate, 1x actually works. There is no cross-check of the trek. There is a cross check of Surly, but personally I like the bridge club of Surley. You can choose almost any drivetrain part of your Surrey bike. The manufacturer only publishes typical specifications, and currently 1x is popular, but it is certainly not an absolute rule. If you choose Surrey, you will miss the chance to get a pretty good 50% off. Any Trek in the FX series of higher-end models can be used for commuting.
Yeah, if you buy 50% off Trek.
Trek has a general all-round model of “checkpoints,” so that’s probably what the OP says. It looks like an ordinary gravel bike, which is good.
Do not stick to the front single. The cassette is tailored to both the highest and the lowest levels, making up for it. The speed change step is the same as the one seen on the touring bike, hybrid, MTB. And the front speed has never worked much better than the rear speed with a good click feeling.
Personally, a new generation component is better to function in a set. Disc brakes, through axles, and tubeless tires are compatible. If you don’t like any one, give up everything and choose a used car. Used cars cost $100-300, much cheaper than 50% off $3000.
You are a great candidate for an old bike because that’s where your skills/experience is at.
In the triathlon 15 years ago, I finished 1st in my age group.
I commute more than 200 miles a week for more than 5 years.
Bicycle skills are a little rusty, but not beginner level. However, I am a little confused by the new technology.
That’s right, Darth Lefty got it. Just mistake the name.
The most interesting thing about drivetrain is the mountain in my town (Mount Lemmon), and it seems to be fun to climb. It is definitely a situation where two-stage change is necessary. So now I’m lost between the checkpoint and Domane. My friend said that the checkpoint is more comfortable to ride, but is it something that makes so much difference in commuting 15 miles?
Gravel bikes are enhanced road bikes. A thick tire has a protected cable and hose. The fork has a three-bottle cage mount, and the central one can also be used as a low-rider fork rack. There may be additional bottom mounts elsewhere. Thick tires and internal wiring were now used for road bikes, further obscuring the boundaries. If you are commuting 15 miles, I don’t think it will be much different. If you look at the specs, Domaine has no rear rack eyelets. This is a feature of commuter bicycles. However, I have not seen an example of a carbon road bike wearing an aluminum rack. Both models are equipped with fender eyelets. As for climbing performance, it has the same low gear. It is not as low as a touring bike, a hybrid, or an old three-speed MTB.
We recommend checkpoints for all-in-one bikes. It is possible to wear thick tires, and there are many mounting points of gear.
I own Domaine. Two bottle cages, fender mount. This is the only installation point. This is a super long hotel tour or a bike for Brevet, and you can run without problems in the gravel section of about 10 miles, but it does not bring in gravel specialty adventure. You can carry a small bibisac for emergency nap, but you want to avoid instantaneous installation of camp equipment. Designed mount points are much better than P-clips and improvisations.
It depends on the budget. The Trek Store is a large sale with an average of 50% off.
If you don’t want to spend around 1 million yen, buy a used car. There are many markets, but there are fewer options during this time. If spring returns, used cars will increase again.
Overall, a gravel bike with a fork and rear stay accessory mounting fixture is probably the best choice for future needs. The rim width and tire width of the standard equipment are wide, but there are two ways to speed up the load only. For one, choose the thinnest and smoothest tread tires, and use the gravel tires only when driving gravel. The other is to purchase a slender new wheel set so that standard width road tires can be installed. That way, you can respond only by wheel exchange.
The best commuter bicycle depends on various factors. Commuting distance, desired speed, running road surface, traffic volume, weather, terrain, loading capacity, storage environment, budget, etc. Because I am inclined towards vintage bicycles, I am mainly riding steel frame bicycles 40-60 years ago. It is available very cheaply, and because the structure is simple, almost all maintenance can be done by yourself. And modern bicycles have no charm at all. Although technically outdated, good quality vintage bikes work well for commuting. The main advantage of modern bicycles is that they are accessible in-store. You’ll certainly get some old bicycle parts, but you’ll need to look around a bit.
10 years? I’ve been sleeping for at least 10 years, at least 50 years.
The bicycle disc brake was invented in 1936 and released by Shimano in 1972. At that time, it was used for practical bicycles.
The first Tour de France in 1903 used 32-38mm tires, which were mainstream until after World War II. Later, the thin tires were considered superior aerodynamically, and 19-22 mm tires appeared.
The first tubeless tire was released by Mavic in 1999 and was put into practical use.
In 1998, LED lights for bicycles first appeared.
apparently you were asleep, welcome home!