This might not be a topic that is interesting to everyone, but I recently bought a road bike, and I absolutely love it! :D
I’ve never owned a road bike before, and now I actually regret that – they are just so much cooler, nicer, faster and “awesomer”!
I bought a Giant TCR Composite 2 (2013) with a Ultegra/105-mix (more specifications).
Because I’ve never had a road bike before, I never realized the importance of having “extra gear” – This also explains why I only have pedals with toe clips, no bottle cages, no helmet, no bicycle clothes, and no bicycle computer. This setup has been sufficient for the first two weeks of owning a road bike, however when going on longer rides, I’m starting to miss having bicycle shorts…
Until now, I’ve ridden with my Nexus 5 in my pocket and tracked my rides with Strava, but I’m planning to get a bicycle computer soon – possibly a Garmin Edge. Any recommendations would be much appreciated! :)
Below I’ve included one of my most recent rides (actually it’s split into two separate rides) – I know it’s not the fastest rides, but bear with me:
Bike specifications
- Frame : Giant Composite Technology
- Fork : Advanced-Grade Composite, Composite OverDrive Steerer
- Handlebar : Giant Connect
- Stem : Giant Connect
- Seatpost : Giant TCR Vector Composite
- Saddle : Giant TCR saddle
- Shifters : Shimano Ultegra double
- Front Derailleur : Shimano 105 (double)
- Rear Derailleur : Shimano Ultegra (short cage)
- Brakes : Tektro TK-R540 w/ cartridge pads
- Brake Levers : Shimano Ultegra (double)
- Cassette : Shimano Tiagra 12×28, 10s
- Chain : KMC X10L
- Crankset : Shimano 565 – 50×34
- Bottom Bracket : Shimano Integrated
- Rims : Giant P-R2
- Hubs : Giant Sealed Bearings 24/28h
- Spokes : DT Swiss Competition 14/15g
- Tires : Giant P-R3, 700×23