Our local trails frown upon people who go out in the mud....I guess it tears up and ruts up the trail.

They beg people don't go on the FB pages.

I am in need of a decent bike for triathalons.

Any suggestions?

I am wanting to get a pretty good bike, but I don't want to break the bank on a $2000 dollar bike.

Giant Defy 5 is the cheapest new bike made. I was quoted $640 for it.

Next would be the Trek 1.1

get a used one from craiglist or "pedals, bikes and junk" page on facebook
or a motobecane from bikes direct, which is the best way for a new bike that has all the good parts on it.
keep an eye out for a diamondback Haanjo Trail. its a very good bike with capability to run gravel tires, not very heavy.

For whoever is looking for riding groups - road/paths
check out meetup dot com just search on cycling, etc.
The plano club has Sat morning rides for novices - slower speed, 15 to 17 mile distance.
Performance bike and other bikes shops have rides also. Performance has novice rides.

You can check prices online...there is a Blue Book for Bikes and it's pretty helpful when dealing with "stock" bikes...components can drive up price.

Yeah there's a ton of really nice bikes on craigslist in that price range. I've been on the prowl for a nicer road bike, but everyone wants cash and I've just got too many toys to buy another.

Decent deal? Good bike?

BRAND NEW 2016 Diamondback Haanjo Tero Road & Trail Bike - $550 (Clear Lake/ Pasadena)

Is it possible that you people could find somewhere to ride other than the road I drive to the donut shop on Sunday mornings.

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Bike riders, street riders, that is, believe they are equal to a car, and have the same rights. Actually, they do, but for me, common sense tells me to "not" push my luck and ride on busy streets. There are way too many distractions for drivers as it is, and I don't plan on being one of them. Bikers will never go away, they will increase. I am one of them, but I choose to ride dirt trails 95% of the time. The other 5%, I street ride but in huge parking lots or around the driveways of community colleges, and I do that on weekends when almost nobody is even driving cars in those areas.

As to the previous question, keep your hand out of the donut bag until you get home. The bike riders are going anywhere except down the street to the next one.

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I don't know why people get in such a hurry....how long does it take to pass a bike rider?

The reason people ride roads are, there are not trails that are 30, 50, 75, 100+ miles long where you can go 20+mph. Most city trails are not wide enough for the bike, a runner, family with dogs on leashes...ect.

Our city trail is only 2.75 miles long. LOL! So many bike riders wreck trying to avoid the families that don't understand walk on the right side.

I take the time to move over and pass a bike...when I get to the light they pass me while I'm stopped and make me pass them again. Most the time I'm boxed in from the rolling traffic jam they cause exercising on 40 mph public roads. Get a stationary bike if you want to ride 20-30 miles.

First off - go troll in another sub forum....the democrats are waiting on you.

20-30 miles, lol....that is just getting started, hardly breaking a sweat at 20 miles. You see, most people on their day off want 50, 75, 100, 150 mile trips...and if they are going average of 25 mph in a 40 mph, it should be fairly simple to pass them.

So with your theory, they should pull over until all traffic and you are clear on down the road until they continue their day?

So, with that being said what do you suggest? Bikes follow the laws like cars do....they stop at lights, ect.

Don't forget you too will be driving like a gray hair granny one day too....we will be cussing at you too.

AS a starch republican you should be glad people work out and stay healthy...they are the ones keeping insurance rates normal.