Mountain Bike Clubs
ROAD BIKE OR CYCLOCROSS?
I am going to buy a new or used bike but cant decide between a road bike or cyclocross. Im not planning on joining any road bike club anytime soon so its going to be mainly riding by myself. I will mainly use it for going to the store or video place and also for weekend ride.Most of the time the roads here in California are being repaired so I will be encountering roads with potholes, humps, steel plates,gravel.Is a road bike suitable for this kind of road or a cyclocross would be better? I sold my mountain bike because I want a bike with more speed.Thanks for all your suggestions.
I think you answered your own question already by describing road problems. Go with cyclocross bike and I am sure you will be happy.
Road bikes are built very well now and very likely can withstand much more than you will throw at them, but having that extra piece of mind that your bike was designed to take a beating is a good thing.
The tires that come stock with those bikes will be knobby but if you want more speed (less rolling resistance) change them to Armadillo from Specialized (puncture resistant tires, great product).
Lastly, I encourage you to either get the bike from a local bike shop that can size you (sizing is complex in biking) or learn about sizing on your own and buy a used bike that fits you. Having a bike that fits you is very important, you can find sizing info here: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/frame-sizing.html
Good luck,
Volodya
P.S. If you ever plan to ride in the rain, it is easier to install fenders on cyclocross bikes because they have more clearance.
BB Mountain Bike Club – OP Schnabel, San Antonio, TX
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