I thought I might just introduce myself. I am Kevin and I have big plans on getting a road bike to use as another form of cross training. I also have had a few ideas of competing in either a duathlon or triathlon. Anyway, I thought I might be able to pick up on a few things from this group. Looking forward to hearing (reading) everything you all have to say.
Hi Zoomy,
Kevin
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Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to
remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.
~ Sarah Kay
*waves like a madwoman* Hi, Kevin! You should plan to do the Steelcase duathlon next April! It's a really fun race (assuming better weather...the bike portion was monsoon-ish).
I would love to however, I will still be several thousand mile away yet. I don't get home until May or June. I am looking at buying my bike in Feb when I come home for my 2 week R & R. The guy at the bike shop said that that is a great time of the year to get a new bike, they will have all the 2011 models. Over the next 10 months I will be logging all my bike miles on a stationary bike. I'll likely be looking for some fall races.
Ahh man.....No way could I buy a road bike in Febuary and then sit there and look at it over the next month or two waiting for the snow to melt.
Zoomy.....you would'nt do that would you ?
Hawk, you can always find good deals on bikes anytime of year......why wait?
Ahh man.....No way could I buy a road bike in Febuary and then sit there and look at it over the next month or two waiting for the snow to melt. Zoomy.....you would'nt do that would you ? Hawk, you can always find good deals on bikes anytime of year......why wait?
No, I would get mine in November, then ride the trainer for months, then be in for a real treat come March.
Kevin, I think closeouts are starting now, since the 2011s are about to come out. NOW is the time to look, when in-store stock of discounted 2010s will be at their peak.
Maybe I can sweet talk to salesmen to give me a military discount .
Definitely give that a try! Our favorite LBS always gives us a discount on bikes just for being us.
How far are you willing to travel to find a bike? We LOVE our shop in Holland. Ask around, I'm sure there are a few good ones in the Ionia area.