I'm looking to buy a new road bike, to get from home to work, because i lost my license(22miles each way), i run a lot so i'm in really good shape, I'd like a really fast bike, I'd like to be able to hold 40mph on a flat if possible. I'd prefer not to spend over $1500. I'm 6'2 200lbs, any suggestions on the best bikes and what size for me, thx
2007-03-08 13:02:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
At 6'2" 200, I'm going to guess you'll need a 58cm or 60cm frame, but you really have to try it out yourself.
"Faster" bikes usually are lighter, stiffer, and more "forward" than the typical road bike. A stiffer bike means that there's less flex when you pedal, and more of the power goes to the pedaling and less to torque. This also results in a more jarring ride. The more forward bikes have a steeper seat tube angle. The seat tube is the tube that runs from the seat to the bottom bracket, where the pedal arms rotate around. Time trial bikes are more forward, that is why you see time trialists look like they are bent way over. The result is more power in the pedal, but a really really uncomfortable riding position. This combined with the stiffness, I don't think you'll be wanting to ride this 44 miles a day for work.
For a regular road bike, I'd say look into a Specialized Allez Pro or a Giant OCR 1 or 2.
2007-03-11 21:38:21 · answer #1 · answered by toothdeekay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of these things will do that speed for you
http://www.m5-ligfietsen.nl/site/EN/Carbon_Specials/Record_fairing/
It will cost a bit more than $1500.
For that money you should be able to get a quite good road bike from any of your local bike shops. You will have to revise your speed back to around 20 Mph. (most likely lower). If you don't ride much this distance could knock the stuffing out of you, even if you are fit
Look for something on Ultegra components if you are going to be doing this for any time.
2007-03-09 06:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by Glenn B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good luck holding 40 mph... even the Tour de France riders can't hold that very often or for very long...
a realistic speed is 25 to 28...
but besides all that, the speed is in you and not the bike. for 1500 you should be able to get something from KHS, Specialized, Giant, or Trek, but it will probably be aluminum and have Ultegra components...
2007-03-08 22:20:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The bike itself is only one part of the speed question. The most important part of the question is the engine that powers that bike which is you the rider. How fast do you think you are and what kind of condition are you in?
2007-03-11 21:20:06 · answer #4 · answered by davj61 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
34.17 mph is the fastest time trial in Tour de France by David Zabriskie who beat Lemond's old record.
With traffic and stop lights, you'll be averaging 13 miles per hour.
2007-03-09 01:47:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋