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First road bike. Anything I should know?!
Never had a road bike until today, got a budget Giant Contend AR4 Disc for the long paved miles I do in spring to get my legs working.
I've owned hardtails, full suspension xc, full suspension DH and a fatbike but never a road bike.
I know road tires get inflated to a much higher psi, but beyond that is there anything I should know? (Planning to stick with flat pedals for now)
I'm guessing cornering at speed will be a completely different feel.
Also, what is this extra part it came with?
Seems to be the same profile as the seat tube.
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Any tips or input is greatly appreciated.
First road bike. Anything I should know?!
Looks like a seat post collar with attachment points for a rear rack.
And yeah, flats on the road is no fun.
You basically just rail corners on a road bike. Friction is so much higher than dirt and the radius of the turns is much larger. Counter steer and look through the turn. Watch out for low friction spots such as paint and gravel.
Make sure your fit is dialed before settling in for a lot of mileage, repetitive strain from a bad setup can lead to annoying and frustrating injury.
The area where I live now is not particularly friendly to road cyclists and I miss the long days exploring quiet and scenic roads.
Enjoy
First road bike. Anything I should know?!
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And get blinkie lights, lots of blinkie lights and reflective clothing.
Running the front in blinkie mode in the day underrated. Maybe not underrated, but easy to forget.
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First road bike. Anything I should know?!
Flats, let me guess, shorts over bibs too? Come on man.
I love road bikes. From last Wednesday night, hammer down on the deserted farm roads in the Shire
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My rig from last Thursday on a nice, easy evening spin
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