I have been a runner for years but recently began having knee trouble. I have a Giant 2008 Iguna Disc that I have been ridding on the weekends 15-20k at a time. However, to replace my running regiment, I have to cycle at least 35k, 3 times a week at a pace of 20 MPH. I have been doing this on my current bike for the past 1 month but as you can imagine, this bike isn't built for this kind of riding. I am going through a learning curve and overwhelmed by the vast choices in Road bikes, frames and components. My budget is around 1000.00 USD. I am currently living and working in Tokyo and have to ride in dense urban conditions. I am in need of recommendations for the right bike to go with for someone at my level within my budget... http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7870,7870#msg-7870 Fri, 24 May 2013 13:32:32 +0100 Phorum 5.2.7 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7870,7973#msg-7973 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7870,7973#msg-7973
Cheers,
Ian]]> iantokyo The WhyCycle Forum Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:20:28 +0000 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7870,7972#msg-7972 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7870,7972#msg-7972
Cheers,
Ian]]> iantokyo The WhyCycle Forum Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:16:53 +0000 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7870,7872#msg-7872 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7870,7872#msg-7872 As far as what bike is concerned, I'm afraid that we in the UK are not going to be much help. It is quite probable that the models available in Tokyo are different to those in the UK and the prices certainly will be.
Go into a few cycle shops and see what is available. As we say on here, most of the different brands you see in the shops are made in a small handfull of factories in the Far East and they predominantly use Shimano equipment so look around and see what takes your fancy.]]> cotterpin The WhyCycle Forum Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:34:45 +0000 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7870,7871#msg-7871 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7870,7871#msg-7871
Having experienced Tokyo, albeit a few years ago, I have abit of an idea about what you are facing. At least the traffic is well behaved as are the pedestrians so that will help.

To kick you off Ill put up a couple of broad issues....

To get the miles and speed you are looking for then you will most likely be best suited by a 700C wheeled bike with road gearing. 26 inch wheeled bikes are fundamentally low geared even on the non suspension urban style bikes and this will restrict top speed - your legs won't be able to pedal fast enough.

For urban riding an upright riding position generally is better simply because you are more aware of what is going on around you, absolutely essential in the urban environment.

So I suggest you start your search by looking at the new breed of what I call straight handle barred road bikes. These tend to have road geometry and gearing but without dropped handle bars. Look at the Flight series on Ridgeback.co.uk to see what I mean. You will not be able to buy the Ridgeback in Japan but a lot of manufacturers are making similar machines and something should be available in your local (Japanese) bike shop.

As to price, you get what you pay for and for your thousand US dollars you should find something that will do the job.

Hope that helps, good hunting.]]> DocB The WhyCycle Forum Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:53:01 +0000 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7870,7870#msg-7870 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7870,7870#msg-7870 iantokyo The WhyCycle Forum Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:17:48 +0000