I'm looking for a good road bike to ride around town, usually for trips under a mile or two... [more inside]
posted by mrunderhill on Aug 27, 2009 - 20 answers

What's your guess on how much this bike is worth. [more inside]
posted by snsranch on Jul 28, 2009 - 13 answers

Bikefilter: Trying to get into road cycling for the first time. Trying to pick up the (strange) conventions of pricing and choices. Help! [more inside]
posted by wuzandfuzz on Sep 1, 2008 - 22 answers

Is there a good program to follow to build endurance and cardiovascular fitness on a road bike? I have read previous questions (this seeming the most relevant), but was hoping to find something that was highly structured like the couch to 5K program for runners. How do I do a couch to 100k? I have a nice new road bike and time over the summer.
posted by procrastination on May 28, 2008 - 14 answers

How do I find/buy/examine a used roadbike? I don't want to win the Tour De France, I just want to cycle around the lake near our house 2-3 times a week (which I can access crossing just one major street which has a stoplight). Approx. 12 miles or so... [more inside]
posted by Ufez Jones on Jul 18, 2007 - 9 answers

Is a carbon fiber road frame worth the extra expense? I mean I've read loads of pros and cons but does it come down to a slight difference or a major one? I love to go on 15-30 mile rides but I'd like to increase my comfort levels (got a proper fitting and new seat/post so far). [more inside]
posted by mathowie on Jun 2, 2007 - 27 answers

BikeFilter: Carbon vs Mo-Cr fork on a road bike for a newbie? How much difference does it make? [more inside]
posted by bread-eater on Sep 8, 2006 - 8 answers

Bunnyhopping on a road bike... [more inside]
posted by devilsbrigade on Sep 1, 2006 - 13 answers

Dropped vs. flat handle bars on a road bike? [more inside]
posted by puffin on Apr 25, 2006 - 18 answers

What is your advice for a first-time road biker? [more inside]
posted by symphonik on Sep 4, 2005 - 32 answers

I had a minor accident on my road bike this weekend, and fell over whilst moving at a very low speed. Do I need a new helmet? [more inside]
posted by netsirk on Mar 28, 2005 - 13 answers