February 20, 201610 yr I don't believe Merida is available in the US and I have never seen one. I would bet they are pretty good. These days most bikes are pretty good. I would find some professional reviews.
February 21, 201610 yr Yeh haven't been able to find some professional reviews - I'll keep digging around. I think the brand is fine, just not sure what caveats there are with mid-level bikes. Seems as though at this level, carbon bikes might not provide good value - too many sacrifices made in order to include a carbon fibre frame to hit price points. I might have to stretch the budget a bit more (as usual)...
February 21, 201610 yr Still have some adjusting to do on the shifters, but yeah, I think he's pretty happy. We also got our Tour de Cure jerseys in today, so he is SUPER excited. Our first real ride is tomorrrow, and really looking forward to it. **BRENT**
February 23, 201610 yr So we spent too much time trying to get Xavier's bike set up this weekend, plus rain and busy-ness kept us from riding. Well, he was really wanting to ride so we loaded up and went out to play in the rain. It was a blast! We wound up on a busy road to start but we went exploring and found a large parking lot that was mostly empty. He seems to have the shifting in the rear down now, and he LOVES riding in the drops, after I told him it was an option. While we were drenched and a little cold, we had a fantastic time. It was also the first time my bike had been off the trainer all year. It is bloody amazing the difference I feel riding after having most over 30 pounds. I'm really excited to get out a lot more this year. **BRENT**
February 24, 201610 yr Hey Guys, Xavier is wanting a bike computer. He has a mountain bike and a road bike now. I have a Garmin 200, and he loves the GPS and he has no idea what we used to deal with with cables and magnets and the like. I'm thinking of giving him my 200 and picking up something else. Do any of you have something like a Garmin 500/510/800 around that they may be interested in offloading? I may can get away with something else for him, but thought I'd check first. Thx. **BRENT**
February 24, 201610 yr Awesome! I also noticed that he has no tree branches, gravel or other road/trail debris attached to him, so I'm deducing that he's a much better rider than Dad.
February 24, 201610 yr Sorry I am still keeping mine. There are those cheap (and apparently just fine) Garmin knock offs that Amazon sells.
February 24, 201610 yr I've seen the original 500s go for a little over 100, which is similar to the basic Garmin 20. Just wishing I could have a black one to match the color scheme like the 200 does now. **BRENT**
February 24, 201610 yr A black skin for a Garmin 500 would run you about $10. If you can live without maps the base Bryton Rider 310 (E) looks like a pretty cool unit for just under $90. Here's a review link-------------> http://www.bikerumor.com/2016/01/06/review-bryton-rider-310-affordable-gps-tracking-cycle-computer/ And a flebay link---------> http://www.ebay.com/itm/231776946909
February 28, 201610 yr hey Brent, I have a Garmin Edge 305, not using it, so it is yours if it helps. Basic GPS, black and white. I have one mount, and the computer. let me know, via PM. I think I have a HR strap for it as well. ANT, not ANT+. Cheers
March 1, 201610 yr Does anyone here ride titanium? I lusted after lite speed growing up, and just checked this out today. Didn't have a chance to ride it though. Thoughts?
March 1, 201610 yr Mmmmmm... Lynskey headquarters. Heh, just realized that I DO ride titanium. **BRENT**
March 3, 201610 yr Author Okay.....after giving up riding to be at the beck and call of a puppy's bladder, I'm back on the bike. Did 10 miles on Saturday, which was annoyingly hard, but it was so much fun to be out and about again. I was actually laughing when I got home. Also, the computrainer place I used to go to a couple years ago just opened up again in the building next to my office...we share a parking lot. I've been going on lunch hours and getting my azz kicked to Sufferfest videos. My watts are only set at 125 and I feel like I've never been on my bike before, but I'm loving it. I aiming to be able to do the fun group rides again come june-ish. Right now, I need to get my legs back and drop some poundage. I also need to get some new riding friends. All my old crew moved, got too good for me, or quit to do other things.
March 3, 201610 yr I haven't been on a bike in a while but maybe I can join you one of these weekends coming up.
March 3, 201610 yr Welcome back, V! Now tell Colin to get off his lazy @$$ and buy that Lynskey so you'll have a riding buddy (who is just a 6 hour flight away.) **BRENT**
March 3, 201610 yr Welcome back, Vicki! I'd like ride with you guys too if I can stay over at Mike's one of these weekends.
March 3, 201610 yr Author I wouldn't be able to keep up with either of you right now. Maybe if you were really hungover.......
March 5, 201610 yr Awareness + 1. http://www.bikelaw.com/2016/02/04/biker-obstructing-traffic-nope-roll-the-videotape/
March 5, 201610 yr An LBS here has some Garmin Vector 2 pedals, lightly used demos, for 450$, if anyone is interested. **BRENT**
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