Any cyclists out there?

[Cybercow]

This forum has so many great threads. Just found this one. About 18 months ago we sprung for a coupla Trek Farley 9.6 fat tire carbon bikes to ease up on our backs at our age. It's much easier to lift 28 lbs than the 60 lb mountain bikes we used to have. Very comfortable riding in any terrain.

 

[Nic]

I find that quality is rather relative. If you haven't looked at the youtube channel Tracevelo you may want to give it a shot. He reviews stuff from Aliexpress.

I will admit this Eurobike frame is an oddball. But there are a bazillion adapters on ebay and cheap parts that make it a very viable roadbike. Other reasons I keep it around?

1. Irrational/ sentimental attachment
2. It is.hilariously heavy but oh God does it soak up bumps
3. It holds the record for a particular downhill segment on my normal route (70kmh) which is likely due to its weight.
4. I do want to make it a comfort road bike for easy rides

I'll accept those reasons . You have a steel road frame in you collection (is that one alu or steel)? Those are supposed to be really comfy.

 

[Pauleo1214]

I'll accept those reasons . You have a steel road frame in you collection (is that one alu or steel)? Those are supposed to be really comfy.

Five steel frames. A puegeot, a gitane, restored bianchi Eros, a cinelli frame (need to build up), and the Eurobike. The Eurobike is the heaviest of all.

 

[LukeFRC]

I'll accept those reasons . You have a steel road frame in you collection (is that one alu or steel)? Those are supposed to be really comfy.

if they are built to be, I've had some which were lovely and smooth, and the current Merkx Super Corsa with a super lightweight frame that is super lively and reactive rather than laid back and relaxing!