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Post your road bicycle

Discussion in 'General' started by cha0s#242, May 19, 2016.

  1. socal

    socal Well-Known Member

    In my expierience Fizik runs larger than Shimano. In Shimano I found a 45 too small. I currently wear a 45 in Fizik with an orthotic- a little long but I can wear them all day in comfort. Fiziks look great long term- just dont look as beat up as some of the others over time. S-Works are the worse for wear- great shoe but finish is gone in no time, eg toe-overlap.
     
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  2. pscook

    pscook Well-Known Member

    Thanks for that. I am planning to check them out tomorrow. I wear a 46 Shimano but it's just right-ish. If the Fizik is 0.3-0.5 sizes lomger/wider I just be good.
     
  3. cha0s#242

    cha0s#242 Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand

    I contacted Garmin and they were very helpful. Since they didn't offer the gasket itself, they offered to send me an upgrade pack with not one single pod like I used to have on my Vector 2s, but two pods so I can install them on both pedals (worth 287$) ! You can say what you want about their products, but their customer service is awesome and I'm very happy !
     
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  4. pscook

    pscook Well-Known Member

    Fizik shoes are three bolt whereas I use two bolt SPD pedals. No Fizik shoes in my near in my future. Regarding sizing, my limited "try it on" experience has me in a 46 in Shimaon, Pearl Izumi, and Fizik. Fit feels similar, but I would need to have my footbeds (Specialized Body Geometry) and some time in the pedals to provide a better evaluation. But if I fell into a smoking good deal on shoes and pedals, Fizik would fit the bill.
     
  5. brex

    brex Well-Known Member

    Just get the gravel version of the Fizik road shoes, they are SPD compatible.
     
  6. pscook

    pscook Well-Known Member

    I had not considered that option. Now I need to find a local shop that carries MTB shoes as I want the waterproof winter version anyway. Thanks!
     
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  7. cha0s#242

    cha0s#242 Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand

    Finally the upgrade kit didn't solve my problem so they simply send me a pair of Vector 3 pedals ! Sweet :D
     
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  8. BigBird

    BigBird blah

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  9. ducnut

    ducnut Well-Known Member

    If you’re going to spend the money, buy a Dimond. Made with pride, in Des Moines, IA, USA, by American workers, from a company owned by an Ironman legend in TJ Tollakson.

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  10. ekraft84

    ekraft84 Registered User

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  11. OGs750

    OGs750 Well-Known Member

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  12. Youpaiyou

    Youpaiyou Well-Known Member

    Any recommendations for a new rider with a budget of $3k?
     
  13. TurboBlew

    TurboBlew EeVee range testor and subsidy recipient

    what kind of riding? You can find a variety of bikes well under that price point. Start at a LBS...
     
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  14. rice r0cket

    rice r0cket Well-Known Member

    Spend $2000 and save $1000 for fit consults, different saddles, and lots of bib shorts.
     
  15. Youpaiyou

    Youpaiyou Well-Known Member

    Local roads with some friends and maybe some group rides with folks from the local bike shop.
     
  16. Alex_V

    Alex_V Dump the diesel

    On my road bike, I found that changing gearing made a huge difference. It needs to match the type of riding you will be doing. HUGE difference if you have big hills to climb.
     
  17. TurboBlew

    TurboBlew EeVee range testor and subsidy recipient

    Basically a rule of thumb is $1 for every mile youre gona pedal in a year. If starting from scratch Id suggest something with hydraulic disc brakes.
     
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  18. knedragon29

    knedragon29 Well-Known Member

    The new is gravel type bike or a roadie that will fit a 32 plus tire . Best of both worlds , ride the roads and hit the trails.
     
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  19. Youpaiyou

    Youpaiyou Well-Known Member

    I’m guessing that I should wait a few months and get a 2020 at a reduced price?
     
  20. Alex_V

    Alex_V Dump the diesel

    In todays market I don't think bicycles and "reduced price" go together. Its more like bicycles and "out of stock" go together. Unless its a 10K+ model you are shopping for. You can buy those.
     

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