I just finished two months of training for work which basically involved sitting in a classroom for hours on end. As a result of the training I gained about 20lbs. During a normal work day I walk at least a mile per day with 60lbs of bags. With this bike ride coming up I have supplemented my walking with riding either a stationary or real bike 20 miles per day in addition to conditioning 3 times a week.
The shifters are listed as Shimano SL-R440-9
The brakes are Cannondale Theta
The levers are Cannondale 4-Finger Comfort w/bell
Drago- From riding my other Cannondale I definately agree that the aluminum frame is stiff. The bike does have a suspension seat post which absorbs some of the ride but I'm sure it results in lost motion.
Here's the basics, I'm 29 years old, 6'5" and 230lbs. Normally I am right around 205-210 and accoding to my kinesiologist wife I should be around 195.
I also found this website
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/road_bikes.htm
They don't have many hybrid bikes but they seem to have good deals on some road bikes.
How much of a difference do wheels make? Is it primarily a weight issue?
Say the difference between
these
Mach1 CFX, 32 hole
these
Shimano WH-R550
