MEC Road Bike

Snowstorm

I am interested in purchasing a road bike, and found this at mec,

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442630197&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302886469

The price is quite moderate comparing to those big brands at a specialty bike shop, and customer reviews scores 4.5 of 5. I plan to use it only on paved with two things I care about

a. It has to be reliable. I am not handy and don't want fix something on the alberta roadside.
b. It has to be stable on high speed.

btw, the bike is made in Taiwan.

Is it a good buy?

Thanks in advance.

Nate

滑雪爱好者

蒙城大师说过： 骑车要骑三大轴， 即 ：front hub 前轴, rear hub 后轴, crank set 中轴齿轮组件.

这辆车的三轴都是入门级的，使用一段时间后 （约1000公里，如果经常勇猛发力，直到600公里），在上坡换档时会有麻烦，尤其是Crank Set 会变形



前叉是 Carbon 的配置不错，可以减震。 但车架是铝合金的，不宜做猛发力高速，车架容易变形，造成有噪音。

另外此车设计没法装Racks。

从整体看，全部配置属于入门级，过一段时间要经常调整。 如果你体重160磅以上，车轮容易变形。 价格不算便宜。   

如果你有机会来蒙城可以试试我的车：
Carbon Frame
Carbon Fork
Shamino Ultera 全套组件 (准比赛级）
Shamino  Durace 轮圈（比赛级）
Front /Rear Hub  Shimano Durace

用了三个季节，因为另有所爱，正在大师的店里廉价出售 ，车况极佳， Size M, Giant 牌子

b-p

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这个差不多顶级的入门公路车了。完全能满足你的两个要求，只要不扎胎，不摔车，基本不需要修理。平时的保养就是擦擦灰，和定期的洗洗链条。我的车在配件上整体的比这个低一档，骑了三年，5000+km，只是去年ottawa回来的路上扎了一次胎。没有出过任何故障，后胎磨的基本平了，前后对调后，再骑4000km没有问题。

   

vicboy™

$1500价位的选择太多,真是不知买哪个好.$3000-$5000有什么好介绍?

b-p

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    没那么多的预算，没仔细研究过，

Snowstorm

Thanks guys. I have very little knowledge about biking, but quite determined to dive in. The budget request has been sent to the LD, and the earliest approval time is expected sometime in next year.

Nate

lupo

$1500价位的选择太多,真是不知买哪个好.$3000-$5000有什么好介绍?
vicboy™ 发表于 2010-9-23 21:24

这个价位，应该是只买贵的不买对的。

滑雪爱好者

做些调查，适量运动；如果超越适量会有如下副作用

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycling
The most common cycling overuse injury occurs in the knees, affecting cyclists at all levels. These are caused by many factors:[30]

Incorrect bicycle fit or adjustment, particularly the saddle.
Incorrect adjustment of clipless pedals.
Too many hills, or too many miles, too early in the training season.
Poor training preparation for long touring rides.
Selecting too high a gear. A lower gear for uphill climb protects the knees, even though your muscles are well able to handle a higher gear.
Excessive saddle height can cause posterior knee pain, while setting the saddle too low can cause pain in the anterior of the knee. An incorrectly fitted saddle may eventually lead to muscle imbalance. A 25 to 35 degree knee angle is recommended to avoid an overuse injury.[31]

Overuse injuries, including chronic nerve damage at weight bearing locations, can occur as a result of repeatedly riding a bicycle for extended periods of time. Damage to the ulnar nerve in the palm, carpal tunnel in the wrist, the genitourinary tract[32] or bicycle seat neuropathy[33] may result from overuse. Recumbent bicycles are designed on different ergonomic principles and eliminate pressure from the saddle and handlebars, due to the relaxed riding position.

Note that overuse is a relative term, and capacity varies greatly between individuals. Someone starting out in cycling must be careful to increase length and frequency of cycling sessions slowly, starting for example at an hour or two per day, or a hundred miles or kilometers per week. Muscular pain is a normal by-product of the training process, but joint pain and numbness are early signs of overuse injury.

Cycling has been linked to sexual impotence due to pressure on the perineum from the seat, but fitting a proper sized seat prevents this effect.[34][35] In extreme cases, Pudendal Nerve Entrapment can be a source of intractable perineal pain.[36] Some cyclists with induced pudendal nerve pressure neuropathy gained relief from improvements in saddle position and riding techniques.[37]

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has investigated the potential health effects of prolonged bicycling in police bicycle patrol units, including the possibility that some bicycle saddles exert excessive pressure on the urogenital area of cyclists, restricting blood flow to the genitals. NIOSH is investigating whether saddles developed without protruding noses (which remove the pressure from the urogenital area) will alleviate any potential health problems.[38]

A Spanish study of top triathletes found those who cover more than 186 miles (300 km) a week on their bikes have less than 4% normal looking sperm.[39]

Despite rumors to the contrary, there is no scientific evidence linking cycling with testicular cancer.[40]

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vicboy™

Thanks guys. I have very little knowledge about biking, but quite determined to dive in. The budget  ...
Snowstorm 发表于 2010-9-23 23:59

你床底下没有私己钱吗? 买一个五千的,回来高诉LD五百.

espcsg

Just throwing in my two cents Nate. If this will be your first bike there are a few things you may want to know. Design of the frame is more important then anything else. Find a bike with a geometry and size that best fits you. Component wise you can always upgrade later when you brake them. Road bike components, even at an entry level are crafted with more precision in mind compare to those that're on those hundred dollars department store bike. If the person who assembly and setup your bike know what he's doing there'll be little maintainance down the road. But of course, as bp said you'll have to at least keep your drivetrain clean by cleaning your chain regularly. MEC has some of most knowledgable staff and bike mech. Won't go wrong to start there. You seems to be a little concern of where the bike is made. In fact most bike that you can buy in north america, including those big name ones are made in Tawian. In canada there're only a few canadian brand that are still made domestically.