Ok I have been lurking on this site all winter long and finally have taken the plunge and got a new bike.
I am lucky to have so many great bike shops around me. I test drove a bunch of them and finally settled on a specialized sirrus with disc brakes.
http://img855.imageshack.us/i/evanpics676.jpg
I have taken a pretty good ride on it already and was pretty happy with my purchase, overall.
I am not all the impressed with the disc brakes. I feel as if the v brakes on the cheaper version worked better. Desending down a long huge hill and the brakes didn't feel all that strong they needed a very firm pull on the lever. Would this be typical or do they need an adjustment period. The shop adjusted them and they appear well assembled. What gives are the discs not as strong???
I have added a few pre planned additions right away.
kickstand which I guess is not for real riders or so I read in a few posts
matching water bottle and holder
cat eye rear flasher I wouldn't attempt to drive without one on public streets.
Soon to be installed. I have read the pro's and con's but I am looking for actual users reviews.
http://img832.imageshack.us/i/evanpics677.jpg
I am looking for recommendations for a few additional parts
Where can I find this bag and what is it called???
[URL]http://www.topeak.com/products/Bags/TriBag[/url]
What rear rack and expandable bag that has fold out panniers do you reccommend. I prefer all black with reflective material?
What is the best pedal set for use with any footwear?
My main goals for the bike is to add into my work out routine because I can't stand being trapped in the gym any more.
I am lucky to have so many great bike shops around me. I test drove a bunch of them and finally settled on a specialized sirrus with disc brakes.
http://img855.imageshack.us/i/evanpics676.jpg
I have taken a pretty good ride on it already and was pretty happy with my purchase, overall.
I am not all the impressed with the disc brakes. I feel as if the v brakes on the cheaper version worked better. Desending down a long huge hill and the brakes didn't feel all that strong they needed a very firm pull on the lever. Would this be typical or do they need an adjustment period. The shop adjusted them and they appear well assembled. What gives are the discs not as strong???
I have added a few pre planned additions right away.
kickstand which I guess is not for real riders or so I read in a few posts
matching water bottle and holder
cat eye rear flasher I wouldn't attempt to drive without one on public streets.
Soon to be installed. I have read the pro's and con's but I am looking for actual users reviews.
http://img832.imageshack.us/i/evanpics677.jpg
I am looking for recommendations for a few additional parts
Where can I find this bag and what is it called???
[URL]http://www.topeak.com/products/Bags/TriBag[/url]
What rear rack and expandable bag that has fold out panniers do you reccommend. I prefer all black with reflective material?
What is the best pedal set for use with any footwear?
My main goals for the bike is to add into my work out routine because I can't stand being trapped in the gym any more.