Another Newbie

LuckyS50
LuckyS50 Posts: 6
edited September 2012 in Road beginners
Evening all,

Just thought I would say hello. Completely new to the whole Road Bike scene, but picked up a Scott speedster S50 last week and am absolutely loving it. Couldn't believe what a minefield it was buying an 'entry' bike, but in the end just went with what felt comfortable. Looking forward to learning lots here and probably spending to much money!!!


Steve

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  • Cleat Eastwood
    Cleat Eastwood Posts: 7,508
    Wilkommen

    Its funny but no matter how much you spend on anew bike you'll always find a reason to spend that little bit more - i take it's with Sora - couldnt knock it enjoy it before the chills arrive. :D
    The dissenter is every human being at those moments of his life when he resigns
    momentarily from the herd and thinks for himself.
  • hipshot
    hipshot Posts: 371
    Yes. S50. Nice choice.

    Resist the urge to obsessively upgrade it (harder than it sounds) and just ride it. :D
  • LuckyS50
    LuckyS50 Posts: 6
    I know. I set out to spend around £350. Ended up spending virtually double. And now, only a few days in, I am learning about 'upgrades'. This was the whole reason I moved form cars to bikes, to stop 'tinkering'. Doesn't look like that will happen. Oh, the wife will be chuffed :lol: Oh, and yes, Shimano Sora. Pleased so far. They seem nice and smooth.
  • chorlton chimp
    chorlton chimp Posts: 112
    Enjoy the bike! Don't let folk get you down about Sora either as you will read a lot of disparaging comments about it. Shock, horror - it changes gear efficiently! The thumb shifters aren't great but most people ride on the hoods most of the time so it's not a big deal. 9sp is enough gears generally speaking in my limited experience although it makes swapping components a bit limited I am led to believe (only other 9sp speed bits will do).

    Ride and enjoy!

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