Comments on: Road Bike Reviews

By: Stan Zyskowski

Stan Zyskowski — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:47:29 +0000

How many gears on a road bike. I seem to max out on my comfort bike @ about 25mph. Can I increase speed and get more pedal out of a road bike?Thanks,Stan Zyskowski

By: Lorna Moore

Lorna Moore — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:44:47 +0000

I ride a custom road bike 650c wheels, I am 161cm long legs short torso. I would now like 700c wheels and top of the range carbon bike frame. Is it possible to fit me on such a bike without too much reach and minimal toe overlap? I would like to continue to generate same amount of power and speed on 700c bike. Is that doable. I am a female.

By: Pete

Pete — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:29:37 +0000

Stan,You can indeed increase speed with different gearing. I rode an aluminum road bike with a triple with a 50T big ring and 12-27 in the back, and wasn’t happy with the speed. Checking into options I was convinced I needed a 53/39 on the front because that was what everybody else rode. Instead I saved money and swapped to an 11-25 cassette in the back and keep up with friends on better race bikes. I then purchased a top-end carbon road racer with 53/39 and 11-23, and after a year of time-trialing and road racing built up a TT frame with 50/39 and 11-23. Reason was I just don’t have the slow-twitch strength to push 53-11, and I’ve improved my cadence spinning with a 50T up front. I came in second with my group and bested PRs repeatedly throughout last season with it, so you need to find what gearing fits you and realize it may change as you improve. Bottom line, though, is that your power, efficiency, and positioning are primary to increasing speed on a road bike. As for 10-speed versus 9 or 8, I personally haven’t found a reason that matters. Ask your LBS for advice and good luck!

By: Nigel Pink

Nigel Pink — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:39:32 +0000

I have ended up with a roadbike frame simply called a Team EXS , think it came from france but cant seem to find anything about it except some for sale on Ebay. Just want to findout info on what quality the frames are etc Its a full carbon frame with luggs