Another Newbie Here!

**joemckim** · 14th September 2012

Hello all!

New to road cycling here with me upgrading from a MTB. I've brought a Viking San Remo. I've read that Viking get a bit of stick for building BSOs but after giving the San Remo and ride around for a little bit, from a newbie point of view I don't mind it!

Looking forwards to plenty of miles from this bike!

**Mike the bike** · 14th September 2012

That's exactly the sort of mature, sensible and grown-up attitude to a bike that you will hardly ever find here Joe. We are all trapped in the evil cycle of diminishing returns, the more we spend the more dissatisfied we become. I can fondly remember the time when £500 was a lot of money for a bike; now it just about covers a new chainset.

Flee while you still can, while you have your wits about you.

**Marshmallow_Fluff** · 15th September 2012

Hi Joemchim!
Same as you, new to RC and recently converted from MTB (haven't fallen completely out of love with off road cycling I admit.. and possibly will be really told off if not kicked out from RCUK for that

). I also admit I have an ongoing love affair with Specialized and being in search for the perfect first road bike I'm trying to keep an open mind, considering the very limited budget (and equaly limited expectations) I have..

**Pete Appleby 3** · 15th September 2012

Dont worry about the MTB riding plenty of us do it, nice way to get out when the weather is poor and great for building power

**Andy H** · 16th September 2012

Well I too am new to this road cycling lark and have bought a 'cheap' bike. Going out and spending 4 grand on a bike isn't going to turn me into Brad Wiggins! If I can work hard over the winter I intend on rewarding myself with a 'decent' bike in the spring.

**dutchman99** · 16th September 2012

ha, also newish to the road cycling scene, long history of MTB some serious and some not so. picked myself up a orbea aqua off my brother who bought it thinking he was going to become wiggins and i paid 200 bucks, best 200 bucks i spent. although will go for a carbon bike in the new year i would imagine. just enjoy the ride thats all i do. i dont intend to become world famous, i just like to get out and see the country

**Marshmallow_Fluff** · 16th September 2012

Andy H / Dutchman - totally agree!
At the end of the day, even if I could afford a 4G bike, I would be rather embarassed riding it while I'm pretty rubish at it! I often have my coffee break at Danish Camp in Willington. That's a very popular destination for many cyclists and runners (I'm both so I'm double regular

). The frequency we meet cyclists, with high-end gear and (shockingly) low-end performance is monumental (and an in-house joke as well)!! I'd dread to to become one of them! I think I will let my bike evolve with me..

**Pete Appleby 3** · 16th September 2012

I dont think many of the regulars on here have 4k bikes either

**Marshmallow_Fluff** · 16th September 2012

Ok.. 2 grand then! Does it really make a difference?? Is a number taking away the general idea of over-equiped cyclists?

**Pete Appleby 3** · 16th September 2012

A Decent bike does make a difference, and doesnt have to cost that much the 1k mark gives lots of very good bikes, there are still good bikes below that point , but not many some real bargains too like the Decathalon Triban3 @£300, the Important bit is to enjoy!!