freeride6
05-02-2004, 07:00 PM
Hey guys,
I have just started road riding and need some advice such as what to wear, what to eat, what to get, etc. I am 16 years old and have been a dirt jumper/freerider. I overlooked XC riding and road riding because to be honest when I though about that style of riding, I could picture old guys in spandex. (no offense :) ). I have just recently started working at scotties westport bicycle and I have been listening to guys talking about how much fun they have had road and XC riding. I just traded in my DH bike for an XC bike. I have relized that having a DH bike is pointless unless you go DH. I love it!
My boss wanted someone to go road riding with and I decided to give it a try. I straped on my vans mtb shoes, and grabbed my brothers road bike (Iron Horse Cyclone). WOW.....it was great!! We did a 30 mile ride and we averaged about 17 mph. It felt like I was flying above the pavement in my own little world. I went out with him again and did another 30 mile ride but we averaged about 18.6. It feels great after you boost your average up a little! Anyway, I decided to purchase a bike, so Scot (my boss) said I would be good on a Felt F60. They are a fairly new company in the US but I have herd good things about them. I was wondering if anybody has demoed/bought/seen this bike and if you could give me a little review that would be great!
Also, I need some advise on what to wear (Keep in mind that I dont have a very big wallet!). Any tips would be great too.
ride hard,
Kyle
I have just started road riding and need some advice such as what to wear, what to eat, what to get, etc. I am 16 years old and have been a dirt jumper/freerider. I overlooked XC riding and road riding because to be honest when I though about that style of riding, I could picture old guys in spandex. (no offense :) ). I have just recently started working at scotties westport bicycle and I have been listening to guys talking about how much fun they have had road and XC riding. I just traded in my DH bike for an XC bike. I have relized that having a DH bike is pointless unless you go DH. I love it!
My boss wanted someone to go road riding with and I decided to give it a try. I straped on my vans mtb shoes, and grabbed my brothers road bike (Iron Horse Cyclone). WOW.....it was great!! We did a 30 mile ride and we averaged about 17 mph. It felt like I was flying above the pavement in my own little world. I went out with him again and did another 30 mile ride but we averaged about 18.6. It feels great after you boost your average up a little! Anyway, I decided to purchase a bike, so Scot (my boss) said I would be good on a Felt F60. They are a fairly new company in the US but I have herd good things about them. I was wondering if anybody has demoed/bought/seen this bike and if you could give me a little review that would be great!
Also, I need some advise on what to wear (Keep in mind that I dont have a very big wallet!). Any tips would be great too.
ride hard,
Kyle