Greetings Everyone,
I'm happy to say I'm back in the saddle again! Great forum here, glad I came across it, good people and honest answers - my kind of people! I have been carting around my road and mt bikes for years and finally made time to get my butt back in the saddle and out on the road on a regular basis. From my house, I have loops that range from 18-40 mi and have been consistently getting out 3/wk and the other days in the hotel gym when on the road.
My question is.......I have the same bike I had back in college - a Specialized Epic (CF) with Shimano 600. It is pretty much stock as I really never had a problem with the bike and honestly...still don't. I have no aches after rides, no itis's or saddle sores from riding, but what would I gain from a new bike? My current bike is 1995 vintage and I'm not sure what I would gain from a new bike. I would love to get one, but don't see the point in spending mucho dollars if I won't see a marked advantage. I ride for the pure joy, will probably do some charity rides next year and maybe an occasional group ride. I currently average 19+mph so again, wondering what I could gain by a shiny new bike.....other than even MORE motivation to ride. Thanks much and again - great forum!
I'm happy to say I'm back in the saddle again! Great forum here, glad I came across it, good people and honest answers - my kind of people! I have been carting around my road and mt bikes for years and finally made time to get my butt back in the saddle and out on the road on a regular basis. From my house, I have loops that range from 18-40 mi and have been consistently getting out 3/wk and the other days in the hotel gym when on the road.
My question is.......I have the same bike I had back in college - a Specialized Epic (CF) with Shimano 600. It is pretty much stock as I really never had a problem with the bike and honestly...still don't. I have no aches after rides, no itis's or saddle sores from riding, but what would I gain from a new bike? My current bike is 1995 vintage and I'm not sure what I would gain from a new bike. I would love to get one, but don't see the point in spending mucho dollars if I won't see a marked advantage. I ride for the pure joy, will probably do some charity rides next year and maybe an occasional group ride. I currently average 19+mph so again, wondering what I could gain by a shiny new bike.....other than even MORE motivation to ride. Thanks much and again - great forum!