Jonesy Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Not sure if this has been posted before, but I would like to hear the opinion of the roadies: 1.what do you think is the most comfortable road bike from the last six or so years? Especially for bigger guys over 100kgs? 2.Steel or aluminium or carbon? 3. Let's set a budget up to about 25k 4. New or used 5. How would you improve the comfort of any roadbike? Cheers
Brickleberry Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 I would say a giant defy / spez rubaix , stick 28mm rubber on it and you will have all the comfort you need.
raptor-22 Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Those Treks with the flexing seat tube look interesting but I'm wondering if they not too flexy cos the bobbing can't be too efficient. For comfy bikes look to the Endurance models from Trek, Cannondale, Look, GIANT, etc.The unfortunately named Defy is a superb bike
gummibear Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Not sure if this has been posted before, but I would like to hear the opinion of the roadies:1.what do you think is the most comfortable road bike from the last six or so years? Especially for bigger guys over 100kgs?2.Steel or aluminium or carbon?3. Let's set a budget up to about 25k4. New or used5. How would you improve the comfort of any roadbike? CheersTi but out your budget. Steel is real but not many options available....Ritchey road logic is a great steel bike for long rides. Carbon is going to be stiff no matter what you buy....maybe some of the Chinese spaghetti frames maybe a little more comfortable. Some alu bikes are stiffer than carbon.
gummibear Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Not sure what size you looking for but the Look 566 frame was built with a little more comfort in mind Just add a carbon post. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/161034-used-2010-look-566-carbon-ultegra-11sp-56cm/
Patchelicious Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Not sure what size you looking for but the Look 566 frame was built with a little more comfort in mind Just add a carbon post. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/161034-used-2010-look-566-carbon-ultegra-11sp-56cm/Mmmm that's sweet deal!
Chris NewbyFraser Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 The Specialized Roubaix carbon. The Zertz inserts, together with the unique seatpost and frame geometry make this the most comfortable road ride I have had in 45 years of riding
Jonesy Posted November 23, 2015 Author Posted November 23, 2015 Thanks guys. Think I need a 56cm. Out - right speed isn't the primary goal,so weight of the bike isn't very important to me. More important would be the quality of the ride.Thoughts on the Giant Fastroad?
Jonesy Posted November 23, 2015 Author Posted November 23, 2015 The Specialized Roubaix carbon. The Zertz inserts, together with the unique seatpost and frame geometry make this the most comfortable road ride I have had in 45 years of ridingCost - wise, what are we looking at here?
GaryvdM Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Size and fit are the most important aspects comfort. I highly recommed going for a fitment with CycleFit, possibably also get them to help with frame size selection. 2nd most important is tire width. I'm 95kg, and if I run 23mm, they have to be a rock hard 120psi front/125psi rear to aviod pinch flats. I run 25mm which allows me to reduce the preasuer to 105psi front/110psi back. I wish I could run 28mm or wider, but my frame does not allow for that. If I were buying a new frame, this would be important aspect for me.
Johny Bravo Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Must agree here with the lads, Spez Roubaix, on my second one now. As comfy as my dual sus mtb.
SwissVan Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Not sure if this has been posted before, but I would like to hear the opinion of the roadies:1.what do you think is the most comfortable road bike from the last six or so years? Especially for bigger guys over 100kgs?2.Steel or aluminium or carbon?3. Let's set a budget up to about 25k4. New or used5. How would you improve the comfort of any roadbike? Cheers 5.- Fit larger size tyres 700 x 23, 25 or 28 and don't pump them to their max press, keep it in the lower range of the recommended press (obv depending on weight).- Get the right size frame (not to small)- Don't be afraid (of peer pressure) to raise the bar height to a comfortable setting.- Experiment with different saddles, good bike shops will have test saddles.- Gel strips on the handle bars under the normal HB tape where you normally put your hands or just double tape it (cheaper than buying gel strips).
porqui Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 What are you riding at the moment? How much riding have you done?
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