road bicycles

[crapflinger2000 1]

Hey, anyone know of a good site that just provides overall info about road bikes and components?

Maybe a FAQ?

Just wanna find out about the difs between frame materials, junk like that. There are quite a few sites but can't seem to find one that addresses basic newbie questions like what are advantages of steel frames over aluminum over cro-moly (or whatever)....

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[pleifer 0]

Here are a few I browse... I am more into mountain biking though....

http://www.roadcycling.com/
http://www.bicycling.com/
http://www.xoomgear.com/

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[crapflinger2000 1]

danke

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[EricaH 0]

I think Nashbar is a good site, might just be stuff for sale though. Also, REI.com has a lot of info on getting the right stuff, somewhere like, getting started w/_____.

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[BoostedXT 0]

whatever you do do not go Aluminum. Your teeth will fall out with all the rattle and bumb. Buy either steel, carbon. That is my one word of advice.....the best thing to do is check out like shimano.com and check the levels of all the componants.\
Joe

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[rogue108 0]

I would have to agree with that statement to some degree. Aluminum has come a long way, but I still prefer carbon, steel, or titanium. Aluminum bikes make for great sprinting and climbing. I don't think I would pick one for a century though. Some of the new Easton aluminum tubesets don't feel a whole lot like aluminum