Aero bike - new road cyclist?

[Karno86]

Hello,

I have an option of getting Scott foil 2018. That said I am an mountain biker only getting in to road cycling.

I am not getting endurance bike, period I was looking at light/race bikes but stumbled on Foil. How much is Foil different in postion/comfort compared to example tarmac sl? (I read that year foil is quite comfortable for aero bike)

 

[froze]

According to the internet, the Scott is more designed with long-distance comfort, while the Tarmac is all about racing and its aggressive racing geometry may not be as comfortable on a long ride.

Other than that, they're both great bikes, you should ride both to find out which one you like, although on a short test ride comfort won't come into play very much.

 

[hussysh]

Scott Foil surprisingly for an aero bike, it offers a decent level of comfort.

 

[JayKosta]

For use by a beginner recreational road cyclist, I recommend a regular 'road bike' that has comfort and reliability. That type of bike would likely be useful for most riding situation, be enjoyable, and be good for exercise. A true aero bike could be tricky to handle on windy days (due to wide aero wheels), and might be less comfortable.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

If you're a new cyclist, I'd recommend getting (1) something that will motivate you to ride, and (2) something comfortable.
Plenty of options that meet 1 and 2. If you can get a deal on Time, BMC roadmachine, etc. those are nice options, for example. But lots and lots more out there.

 

[velaso montador]

If you're a new cyclist, I'd recommend getting (1) something that will motivate you to ride, and (2) something comfortable.
Plenty of options that meet 1 and 2. If you can get a deal on Time, BMC roadmachine, etc. those are nice options, for example. But lots and lots more out there.

Never been much of a cyclist myself but are getting into and want bike to start tapping into it with a few friends to see places. Fresh to cycling, average ++ trained. 1.86 height. Budget 11-14.000£ not more. Do you have any tips?

I was looking into Canyon cause I like Mvdp nr 1 but also the aesthetics of that bike in general.
Is that a brand you would recommend? Or is it any brand for amateur you would recommend more than others? Anyone with tips would be very welcomed.

 

[Unchained]

Never been much of a cyclist myself but are getting into and want bike to start tapping into it with a few friends to see places. Fresh to cycling, average ++ trained. 1.86 height. Budget 11-14.000£ not more. Do you have any tips?

I was looking into Canyon cause I like Mvdp nr 1 but also the aesthetics of that bike in general.
Is that a brand you would recommend? Or is it any brand for amateur you would recommend more than others? Anyone with tips would be very welcomed.

Velaso if you want you can befriend me and w your budget of $14,000 for your first bike may I suggest that you allow me to take that money and buy each of us a $7000 awesome bike.. Or if you are " just getting into cycling " may I additionally suggest going to a full service bike shop, re-explain to the owner or salesperson your situation and they will get you a capable road,gravel and mountain bike for $14,000..

 

[Black Betsy]

If you're a new cyclist, I'd recommend getting (1) something that will motivate you to ride, and

You could just type Fixed Gear bike

 

[Valv.Piti]

Whats the obsession with fixed gear anyway? I owned a fixie for a couple of years, and man that bike was annoying lol. Could never imagine riding such a bike again.

 

[velaso montador]

Velaso if you want you can befriend me and w your budget of $14,000 for your first bike may I suggest that you allow me to take that money and buy each of us a $7000 awesome bike.. Or if you are " just getting into cycling " may I additionally suggest going to a full service bike shop, re-explain to the owner or salesperson your situation and they will get you a capable road,gravel and mountain bike for $14,000..

Ofc when I go to the shop which I will next week they will try to sell me their bike yeah and not necessarily the best one out there for me Mostly why I wanted tips if theres any brand worth looking into more or not from experience standpoint and that kinda stuff.

 

[Unchained]

Ofc when I go to the shop which I will next week they will try to sell me their bike yeah and not necessarily the best one out there for me Mostly why I wanted tips if theres any brand worth looking into more or not from experience standpoint and that kinda stuff.

All brands are good, some better than others.. I am not confident in everything, but can say w certainty that mid grade stuff lasts a long time, works well in most conditions. I have used limited DuraAce but use primarily Shimano Ultegra and it doesn't let me down, not left stranded or constantly tinkering w my bike. Friends use Sram and are happy with value and performance, reliability.
And rims and wheels just keep getting better. In my area ,road tubeless still has some issues. And personally I don't love anything above @45mm for rim profile, but it's personal preference.
Also bike shops have headroom, they are making a little profit so things like seat, stem length or handlebar width can be negotiating points.. Don't buy low end and keep upgrading.. Cockpit can cost @$3-500 conservative.. And saddle @100+....
I am a believer in getting it as close to permanent as fast as possible.. And stem, bars and seat are not negotiations.. Have to be right, day one.
Pedals, again something you can work with bike shop..seat bag, flat kit..all stuff you need.. Don't ride your new bike wo provisions in hand to fix a puncture!!

 

[velaso montador]

All brands are good, some better than others.. I am not confident in everything, but can say w certainty that mid grade stuff lasts a long time, works well in most conditions. I have used limited DuraAce but use primarily Shimano Ultegra and it doesn't let me down, not left stranded or constantly tinkering w my bike. Friends use Sram and are happy with value and performance, reliability.
And rims and wheels just keep getting better. In my area ,road tubeless still has some issues. And personally I don't love anything above @45mm for rim profile, but it's personal preference.
Also bike shops have headroom, they are making a little profit so things like seat, stem length or handlebar width can be negotiating points.. Don't buy low end and keep upgrading.. Cockpit can cost @$3-500 conservative.. And saddle @100+....
I am a believer in getting it as close to permanent as fast as possible.. And stem, bars and seat are not negotiations.. Have to be right, day one.
Pedals, again something you can work with bike shop..seat bag, flat kit..all stuff you need.. Don't ride your new bike wo provisions in hand to fix a puncture!!

Thank you so much something like this was way more than I could hope for. I will sure take a few tips from this with me when going to the store next week, actually stoked to get a bike and start to ride a little to see cool cycling places especially.

Thank you for this.

 

[Black Betsy]

The only good shimano is the Dura- ace 7600.

 

[velaso montador]

All brands are good, some better than others.. I am not confident in everything, but can say w certainty that mid grade stuff lasts a long time, works well in most conditions. I have used limited DuraAce but use primarily Shimano Ultegra and it doesn't let me down, not left stranded or constantly tinkering w my bike. Friends use Sram and are happy with value and performance, reliability.
And rims and wheels just keep getting better. In my area ,road tubeless still has some issues. And personally I don't love anything above @45mm for rim profile, but it's personal preference.
Also bike shops have headroom, they are making a little profit so things like seat, stem length or handlebar width can be negotiating points.. Don't buy low end and keep upgrading.. Cockpit can cost @$3-500 conservative.. And saddle @100+....
I am a believer in getting it as close to permanent as fast as possible.. And stem, bars and seat are not negotiations.. Have to be right, day one.
Pedals, again something you can work with bike shop..seat bag, flat kit..all stuff you need.. Don't ride your new bike wo provisions in hand to fix a puncture!!

Went for Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 Dura-Ace Di2. Was told the bike run the same setup as Evenepoel from late 2023 with tires and frameset so should be quality. But overall the esthetic of the bike was the breaking point for me, think its just a beatiful looking bike for my preference, also got a special paint job which I thought was really cool.

So excited to get going now thanks for tips and tricks, let the scenery commense. Afraid im gonne feel it in the beginning that im no Pogacar uphill but give me a few months.

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[Unchained]

Went for Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 Dura-Ace Di2. Was told the bike run the same setup as Evenepoel from late 2023 with tires and frameset so should be quality. But overall the esthetic of the bike was the breaking point for me, think its just a beatiful looking bike for my preference, also got a special paint job which I thought was really cool.

So excited to get going now thanks for tips and tricks, let the scenery commense. Afraid im gonne feel it in the beginning that im no Pogacar uphill but give me a few months.

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You can consider that a forever bike. Everything is great in every way, technology, performance, reliability. Congratulations!! Enjoy it!!

 

[velaso montador]

You can consider that a forever bike. Everything is great in every way, technology, performance, reliability. Congratulations!! Enjoy it!!

Yeah so I was told, stoked about getting started. Ironically the first ride will be from Monaco to Nice and copy of last stage of the Tour, cant wait. Cheers for tips went for a different seat better for me I think/hope.

 

[froze]

I can't tell from what you said completely but it sounds like you live in a mountainous area, and will probably be riding mountain roads, if so then you want a lighter bike over an aero bike.

 

[jakasspeech11]

I can't tell from what you said completely Eldfall Chronicles but it sounds like you live in a mountainous area, https://www.viberate.com/spotify-analytics/ and will probably be riding mountain roads, if so then you want a lighter bike over an aero bike.

In hilly terrain weight trumps aerodynamics lighter bikes save more energy on climbs